Butterick 5761…A Review
Pattern Description: Misses dress
Pattern Sizing: XS-XLG
Pattern Sizing: XS-XLG
I cut the medium
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Mainly.
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't follow the instructions. I saw a dress somehere (need to get better about saving my inspiration pictures lol) and my mind immediately went to this pattern.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? It was VERY similar to my inspiration dress that I can not find now lol.
Fabric Used: Silk Charmeuse
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I loved the print of my fabric and didn't want it broken up on the front with the princess seams that are on this dress. I re-drafted the front of the dress by sewing together the front and side pieces. I then did a tissue fit to make sure it was going to work. It did so I went with it.
Also this pattern calls for a zipper. I omited it and I'm able to slip this over my head without a problem.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I probaby will make this one again. I absolutely LOVE IT.
Conclusion: Great pattern. I hardly EVER look at Connie Crawford patterns because they almost ALL look horrible and shapeless. When I first started sewing someone taught me to look at the line drawings. I've had this pattern for EVER and I'm so glad I saw past "Connie Crawford" and saw the design lines on this one.
Conclusion: Great pattern. I hardly EVER look at Connie Crawford patterns because they almost ALL look horrible and shapeless. When I first started sewing someone taught me to look at the line drawings. I've had this pattern for EVER and I'm so glad I saw past "Connie Crawford" and saw the design lines on this one.
Here are some additional pictures:
This dress is SO easy to wear!
The fabric takes it to the next level and just blows in the wind lol
The back is low, but I'm wearing a strapless b-ra that wraps around my waist.
No heels required for this one. I can walk with ease and not have to walk holding up my dress. I pulled my dress up just to show my fab gold sandals lol.
I LOVE this dress!
Godsgirlt/ 27.06.2013
This is soooo cute! Love the blowing in the wind pic! I LURVES (did I get this word from you? -lol!) me some charmeuse! Very pretty!
Izzy/ 27.06.2013
Wow. You’ve been on a fab roll lately. Wow. 🙂
NON-Superwoman/ 27.06.2013
I. Love. This. Dress. Great job 🙂
Rachelle/ 27.06.2013
Fabulous and so not Connie Crawford. Glad you saw past here usual “old lady” looking dresses. TFS.
Nancy Anson/ 27.06.2013
This is so gorgeous. I love everything about it — fabric, color, that little train is elegant, the top — is that everything? Good Job!
Brenda/ 27.06.2013
Very pretty dress, Adrienne, and the fabric is so beautiful, light and airy. Thanks for sharing because I have had this pattern since its début and forgot about it . Lol You look fabulous!!!
Kelroc/ 27.06.2013
The redraft worked very well. I love the fabric. So breezy,so light.
Moe/ 28.06.2013
Its Fablous I need to stop coming to look at these post cause I want everything lol .. Love it and the hair is fab as well.
dara/ 28.06.2013
You are an excellent seamtress . I always enjoy reading your blog.God bless you and your family
Myra/ 28.06.2013
Absolutely GORGEOUS!!! I love everything about this dress to and you in t!! Just great, great, great!!
Angie/ 28.06.2013
You did an awesome job on this dress. I love maxi’s and may consider this pattern. I too steer away from Connie Crawfords. I do not like her patterns because they are frumpy.
Thanks for the reveiw, it was so helpful.
Angie/ 28.06.2013
BTW- where did you get the fabric, it is absolutely gorgeous.
Dawn/ 30.06.2013
Super cute dress.
Theadra/ 07.07.2013
I am loving your dresses. You have such a great eye. And I wish I had your figure. Long time follower, first time poster.
LolaT/ 07.08.2013
It looks amazing!
I love the print on the fabric. Can you share some info on the fabric?