Spotlight were having a sale on Butterick patterns the other day so I grabbed a couple, including this one:
http://store.sewingtoday.com/cgi-bin/butterick/shop.cgi?s.item.B4788=x&TI='b4788'&page=1
I also got some chocolate jersey with a cream floral print which was reduced to $5 per metre. So this was going to be an ideal learning project.
I didn't make any pattern modifications as I wanted to see how the fit would be. I made view A in a size 18.
I did make construction changes as I am still not happy with my edge finishing. So after multiple practice runs on scrap fabric and examining the jersey dresses in my wardrobe I decided to make a band to finish the edges. I also did this to the sleeves.
Front:
Side with elastic casing ruching detail:
Back: I had not originally noticed that the back was a wrap as well. My biggest problem with this was the potential it would be too low to cover my bra band, but it all worked out OK, though if I do this again I would prefer a normal back. I will also make longer sleeves, possibly as long as elbow length.
Thanks for looking.
Comments are always welcome.
Cat.
2 comments:
I was wondering about this pattern- thanks for the thorough review! Does this seem like something you'd wear? Were you satisfied with it as a garment and not just as a sewing project? Great job, it looks beautiful.
Thanks for the comment!
Yes I will wear it and I did last night before it got a wash or a hem.
I think I will edit the post to add some additional information.
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