Butterick 5316
I was checking my emails last week when I got to the one from Nordstrom's. Now I don't always look at these. If I'm in the mood, I'll open them, but other times I just delete it lol.
I'm SO glad I didn't delete this one lol.
Eliza J Belted Cotton Party Dress $138.00
Pattern Sizing: 14-20
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow? I don't think I used them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? This pattern was similar to my inspiration dress.
Fabric Used: Cotton poplin.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't line it and I didn't add the pockets.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Once is enough for this dress. I do highly recommend it though.
Conclusion: Great simple dress. Just what I needed to showcase my fabric!
Here are some additional pictures:
I don't know what it was about this dress that made me think of my fabric but it did. I'm happy with my choice either way lol.
I didn't line it, I used bias tape to finish the neckline and armholes.
Just a snap of the front pleats.
Paired with a cardigan. Told y'all I'm totally addicted to them. I'm going to try not to wear one with EVERYTHING lol.
jakki/ 27.02.2011
Gorgeous!
Carolyn/ 27.02.2011
So cute! Perfect pairing of pattern and fabric!
Kelly/ 27.02.2011
A dress with simple lines to showcase fabulous fabric. Love it. I love cardigans too because they are both fashionable and functional. I plan to build on my collection for this Summer as they also make otherwise “weekend” dresses wearable during the work week.
Tou/ 27.02.2011
This fabric is the perfect look for this dress. It’s breataking.
Carla/ 27.02.2011
you got me online trying to buy cardigans
Carolyn/ 27.02.2011
Love it! What a wonderful inspiration dress especially with the cardi.
shannon/ 28.02.2011
Love the dress and love the fabric. Great colors!
cyndee/ 28.02.2011
What a beautiful dress, the cardigan is so cute with it also.
You really inspire me to get back to sewing.
Rachelle/ 28.02.2011
I am so jealous. I’ve only sewn one thing this month and it’s not finished. I’ve gotten hooked on cardmaking and right now am I channeling all of my energy in that direction. When was the last time you did some scrapbooking?
NuJoi/ 28.02.2011
I’m so jealous. You get to welcome spring in a very cute dress. We still have ice 🙁
Rachel/ 28.02.2011
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I LOVE that fabric. I ordered some of that from fabric.com but in a different colorway.
shari/ 28.02.2011
Beautiful dress!
NC Peach/ 28.02.2011
I love your version of the dress SO much better! Your colors and the fit is better than the inspiration dress! (My boss loves it! She says it looks like something the First Lady would wear with the cardigan!)and really like your shoes too!!
Erica B./ 28.02.2011
That’s cute. I’m funny about florals, but I really like that one!
Sheri D. Maple/ 28.02.2011
That is a great dress for the Spring. Hurry Spring Hurry!
toni/ 28.02.2011
Love it! These dresses you’re making are giving me Spring Fever! LOL
Robin/ 28.02.2011
Very cute! I can definitely see your inspiration dress in it! I often use Nordstrom’s site/emails as inspiration.
manecoarse/ 28.02.2011
Your dress is so pretty. Great combination with the cardi. You know I love that fabric. Look at you, with your shoes and belt matching. I see you. Gorgeous.
Jackie/ 28.02.2011
Lovely dress. I can see how you got the inspiration from the Nordstrom’s site, but yours at a much better price!
Angela/ 28.02.2011
You do realize you look like Mrs. Obama in this outfit? Love it.
Karen/ 28.02.2011
Very pretty dress….I understand about the cardi’s – I can’t stop buying them…
Andrea/ 28.02.2011
Girl you having been working the dresses lately, and I LOVE it. You did another beautiful job!!!!!
katie/ 28.02.2011
Beautiful, as always. Hadn’t been on your blog in like-forever. So busy w/life.
Beautiful-daughter’s pageant pictures.
I still don’t know how you do it all.
katie
Syl/ 28.02.2011
All ready for spring. Beautiful dress. Will there be an Easter bonnet to go with it?
I like cardigans also. I think I like them because they’re a grown up security blanket for me.
Leslie Harris/ 01.03.2011
HI, My name is Leslie and I have been following your blog for some time. I really like your page with all the pics, food, sewing, knitting, and other crafts you do, You are very talented. The floral inspired dress is very nice and it really does put you in the mind of Michelle Obama. Very classy!
Linda/ 01.03.2011
Love, love, love this! It is really flattering on you and very chic. It is much better than the inspiration. I love it with the belt and shoes.
Prissy/ 01.03.2011
You are an extremely talented lady! I’m looking thru some of your posts at all the things you’ve sewn, and I really admire that. I got a sewing machine for xmas because I wanna learn how to do simple things, but this is just amazing!!!
SN: Thanks for stopping by my blog!
Prissy
TJ/ 01.03.2011
I love that vibrant print you used!
Angela/ 01.03.2011
Beautiful dress and so perfect for spring! I think I have that exact same fabric… so pretty!
Roz/ 01.03.2011
Simple lines + gorgeous print = 1 fabulous dress!
Melissa J Royster/ 02.03.2011
I like the style of that dress.
sheila/ 05.03.2011
Beautiful dress and of late keeping telling myself I could use some floral print fabric in my stash. You know I love it paired with the cardigan.
Myra/ 05.03.2011
Very nice dress! I like your version much better than the Nordstrom picture!
Lillian Lawrence/ 05.03.2011
I love this blog. It’s one of my favorites.
Nancy/ 06.03.2011
That dress is gorgeous – love the fabric and the yellow cardigan with it is perfect!
Seams Fabulous (Angela)/ 09.03.2011
Really, really cute!