Buy the B6889 Vintage 1950's Dress sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner/intermediate dressmaker. This casual dress has a smart button-closing down the left side. The dress, which falls in free lines from the shoulders, is deftly shaped by the tie-around belt. Note the extended shoulders in cap effect. Pocket in view B.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Crepe, Silk, Cotton Blends, Challis, Rayon. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), F5 (16-18-20-22-24), which is approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), F5 (12 – 20/22) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A, B: Seven 3/4" (2 cm) buttons, one hook and eye, one pair of 1/2" (1.3 cm) purchased shoulder pads or crinoline and batting (see fabric amounts). Also for B: 23/8 yds. (2.2 m) of 3/8" (1 cm) wide flexible braid.
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