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Sewing: Summer Sheath Dress
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Summer Sheath Dress

B5602

B5602 ~ not pressed...anxious to share!
B5602
B5602

Pattern Info

Pattern info for this project can be found here:
Butterick 5602 »

Instructions

You can see a pictorial of how I made this dress here:

Sew Much Talent
http://csrapdu.ning.com/photo/albums/the-making-of-butterick-5602

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic, Cute


Materials

I used a summer green border print linen.

What was your inspiration?

I actually made this dress as part of a sew-a-long with Colleen of the Fashion Sewing Blog, back in July.

What are you most proud of?

I'm most proud that I completed my project and obtained a good fit!
After many years of sewing I'm still working on perfecting the fit of my clothes for myself. I can fit my clients great, but I'm still a work in progress.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

This is a relatively simple dress to make. However, attention to instructions and detail are a must. Definitely measure twice and cut once.
I veered from the pattern just a bit when it came to facing the neckline, but it was my preference.
Stick to the pattern instructions and you will have a project to be proud of.

 

8 comments

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maggiesc on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful fit, love the dress
Mesewlot on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Beautiful. I love that you used the border print.
Mesewlot on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks Scheri! This fabric stayed in my sash for a while because I couldn't decide what to do with the border print. But, I like the way it turned out...it's a keeper! ;o)
WasaNewbieJean on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Very pretty- nice work!
Mesewlot on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!
Linda74Sews on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
nice fit.nice fabric
Mesewlot on craftsy.com
Jan 08, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Thanks!