Butterick 5490
Pattern Description: Fitted, pleated dresses A, B, above mid-knee or evening length, have lined bodice and midriff, flared skirt and back zipper.
Pattern Sizing: 8-14
Pattern Sizing: 8-14
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? Very easy. I think I only glanced at them when I started.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved all the pleats!
Fabric Used: Cotton
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made it a little longer than the short version. I think I added two inches.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I doubt if I will sew this again, but if you like this style I do recommend it.
Conclusion: Great patter. Another simple summer dress.
Here are some additional pictures:
Ugh, I need a new dressform lol. Don't laugh at her. She has some issues lol
I love the pleats!
Funny thing about that zipper. I ALWAYS keep zippers here. ALWAYS, and uhhh well I didn't have a white one long enough so I used a black one. Great thing about invisible zippers….you can't see anything except the tab…IF you put it in right lol. Mine was in the right way lol
I kept my accessories simple since my necklace was bold.
Having fun with the director of photography Jaelyn lol
Y'all have a good one!
Andrea/ 15.07.2011
This is a terrific dress. I like the style detail of the black zipper tab.
Myra/ 15.07.2011
What a cute dress on you!!! The contrast of the black zipper tab is perfect!! I’ve had that happen to me before too but it didn’t turn out as nice as yours!! LOL! Really, cute fabric too!
Lori/ 15.07.2011
Beautiful dress, the fabric is so pretty. You are so right about invisible zippers. I did read you can paint the tab with fingernail polish if you want it to match.
manecoarse/ 15.07.2011
You look so pretty. That dress is pure perfection!
Beth Conkwright/ 15.07.2011
The perfect summer dress. You look so pretty and it fits great.
Jada/ 15.07.2011
Wow it beautiful on you! That fabric love it.Great job.
Lisa/ 15.07.2011
Love it. How many dresses have I put in my wish list from your reviews? LOL
sayitlikethis/ 15.07.2011
I absolutely adore the fabric! So cute!
Shawnta/ 15.07.2011
Love it!
Pam/ 15.07.2011
What a great dress. Your satisfaction with it really shows in your photos. How terrific to sew a garment that you are so happy with. This looks like a keeper of a pattern. Way to go!
Rachel/ 15.07.2011
That dress is sooooo pretty!!! It looks great on you and the fabric is just wonderful. I love the way you accessorized it.
Victoria Baylor/ 15.07.2011
Cute dress, like the fabric:)
Cheryl Stephens/ 15.07.2011
gorgeous!! love it!!
TJ/ 15.07.2011
I really like the texture of the fabric. Kudos to your director of photography! 🙂
Omega/ 15.07.2011
Beautiful dress! You look gorgeous!
Kimberly/ 15.07.2011
I’ve said it before on something previously posted, but I think you look so glamorous in white.
Syl/ 15.07.2011
I like the dress. It fits so well on you. Good choice of accessories. I have never bought a dress form because 1. They’re too expensive 2. They are not made for full figured people who are not proportionate in every area. 3. I haven’t sewn garments in over 15 years.
Cynthia/ 15.07.2011
Love, love, love, just beautiful!!
Jackie/ 15.07.2011
Cute dress!
Scheryka/ 15.07.2011
This is so beautiful. And it’s white! Cute!
Monique/ 15.07.2011
Pretty! I wish my sewing mojo was around. I have no desire to even cut a pattern right now.
Jenny/ 15.07.2011
Beautiful dress. I loooove white dresses. I have a skirt I bought in a very similar fabric and love it.
Netta Boo/ 15.07.2011
CUte, PURE and INnocent!
Belinda/ 16.07.2011
This dress looks so good on you!!! I love the fabric and accessories.
Kristi/ 16.07.2011
Great summer dress!
Mimi/ 16.07.2011
so pretty! I love your comment about the invisible zipper, specifically. That’s my philosophy, too. If it is truly invisible, and installed correctly, what difference does it make what color it is? (Unless you mind the pull)
Kim/ 17.07.2011
I love it!! I am seriously thinking about getting a sewing machine and learning how to sew.
Katie Parrish/ 17.07.2011
Like Kimberly said above, you look gorgeous in white. That is one of the prettiest one I have seen in awhile. You do such good work.
Heather/ 18.07.2011
LOVE this dress!
Remember the old trick, you can paint the zipper tab with nail polish.
Again, lovely dress.
Tiffany/ 18.07.2011
just wanted to come to your site and see what you were up to…love the fashions. How are you and your family?
Shay Winbush/ 18.07.2011
The dress turned out great Adrienne! Honey, I bought fell out when you said your dressform had issues. Girl, I need to email you a pic of mines. It was in a horrible “accident” with my son and has been struggling every since.
Nerd Girl/ 19.07.2011
Cute dress. I always say I’m going to wear more dresses after I visit your site but never do. Whomp whomp.
Bunny/ 19.07.2011
the dress looks really comfortable and breezy 😉
catering los angeles/ 20.07.2011
Cool and beautiful dress, the fabric is so pretty. You are right about invisible zippers. This is very great to describe about dresses and personal life.
Lisa @celebrate CREATIVITY/ 20.07.2011
Beautiful dress. Love the soft folds, they’re perfect.
I may have said this before but it bears repeating again… when I grow up, I want to sew like you-lol.
Take care
Syl/ 20.07.2011
NOTHING TO DO WITH THIS POST
Finally saw “Due Date”. Too funny. Nobody can be that stupid. Wait a minute, Yes, they can.
Glad to see Robert Downy Jr. is staying sober
Jamie Foxx (fanning myself)If only he’d taken off his shirt.
NewRibena/ 21.07.2011
Just saying hello…found your blog a few days ago and you have inspired me to start sewing again after many years of not even touching a machine. Thanks for sharing.
Shannon/ 21.07.2011
White dresses in the summer look so amazing. This is a beautiful example!
aminat/ 21.07.2011
You look gorgeous….Love everything
Sue Anfang/ 23.07.2011
Beautiful dress! If you have white nail polish you can paint the zipper pull white to match! Sue
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Angie/ 23.07.2011
I love the fabric choice.
Did you get it recently from Joann’s?
You did a great job on the dress.
If you are worried about the zipper tag, why not paint it.
I think the hobby paint is better than fingernail polish.
More permanent.
Tany/ 23.07.2011
That’s a gorgeous LWD! Love that necklace! Gold and white is a great combo IMO, thumbs up for the styling too!
Cennetta/ 30.07.2011
Great looking dress. It’s a perfect fit.
the classified ads/ 29.02.2012
What an excellent outfit. Your fulfillment with it really reveals in your images. How wonderful to sew a outfit that you are so satisfied with. This looks like a owner of a design. Way to go!