(This dress is actually rusty orange in color. It's interesting that it photographed sorta red.)
Butterick 5638Pattern Description:
Fitted dress
Pattern Sizing:
I cut the size 12
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, minus the change I made to the ruffle.
(Back shot)
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very much so!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved the ruffled neckline!
Fabric Used:
A stretch sateen in a rust color.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't follow the ruffle instructions. I didn't want the ruffle extending to the back of the neck---I really didn't like that look. Instead I gathered them tighly and only and sewed them along the front neckline. I also lengthened the dress by about 3".
(Up close ruffle detail)
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Quite possibly-- I love a cute princess seam dress with a fancy neckline.
(Picked up a cute pair of sandals from Sear's. I love the braiding detail and wedge heel. With my height I had doubts about doing a wedge but these were perfect.)
Conclusion:
Great little dress that didn't require much fuss and yielded cute results:)
Very nice! I remember when you first purchased this pattern! I was surprised to here the color did show up as true to you...especially with you being in outside light! Very cute though!
ReplyDeleteCute dress. I love the style and the color looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteReally pretty and I like the "tuxedo" effect of the ruffles in the front only.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful Victoria!
ReplyDeleteGreat dress!
ReplyDeleteLove it and the shoes are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteYou look beautiful Victoria, and I love the color of this dress..
ReplyDeletethat dress looks beautiful on you. the whole outfit is gorgous. WELL DONE LADY!
ReplyDeleteYou look lovely in this dress! The style and colour really suit you. You are also obviously getting very good at fitting yourself too!
ReplyDeletePerfect dress on you!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute dress on you!
ReplyDeleteLove a red dress, looks great.
ReplyDeleteLovely dress, very becoming color!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute dress.
ReplyDeleteCute dress, LOVE the shoes!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely dress!
ReplyDeleteI too had this on my list...GREAT fabric selection!
ReplyDeleteI've overlooked this pattern numerous of times, but I
ReplyDeleteLOVE this! Your dress turned out beautiful and looks great on you!
Great dress. I made it last year and loved it. What I NEED is the shoes! TFS.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful dress!! Where did you get the fabric?
ReplyDeleteGreat job, you look stunning in this dress and what a great color on you! The fit is perfect, nicely done lady!
ReplyDeleteThat is a really cute dress-whatever color it is! The ruffle is a nice detail.
ReplyDeleteCute dress , love the neck detail
ReplyDeletePretty dress.
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful, Victoria! The ruffle detail makes it, as does the color. Love it!
ReplyDeleteI keep looking at this pattern & thinking about buying it - perhaps I should just do it, your dress is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThe dress looks wonderful on you! You achieved the First Lady look!
ReplyDeleteThat really is a winning look on you. I love your shoes.
ReplyDeleteThat is really cute! Great ruffle placement--you're so right that it looks better only in the front here.
ReplyDeleteThat is one great dress. I also agree with you on eliminating the back neck ruffles. Lovely shoes :-)
ReplyDeleteLovely dress and really like the style and another great color that looks good on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat dress. I love ruffles so I have to get a copy of this pattern. I'm glad to hear it was an easy one to sew and the instructions were clear.
ReplyDeleteLove this dress! This is going to be my second sewing project (lol.. just starting my first tomorrow) Thanks for posting links to the patterns you use as well as breaking down changes and commenting on how easy or hard the patterns are
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