Butterick 6448 Dress

This pattern was another that came with Love Sewing magazine, and I instantly loved it. Instant search on Minerva to find some suitable fabric!!

It took me a while to get around to making this. The fabric was horrible to cut out. It was a soft crepe in a gorgeous teal colour. It was only really when I started making it up that I realised how much the fabric had slid around when I pinned and cut out. The front bodice piece was lob-sided, and the bodice parts all different lengths. Nightmare!

The zip was an interesting method for this pattern. It involved basting the back seam together and then sewing the zip in. It sounded a good idea! It meant the seam around the waistline should have met up perfectly, and the neckline too. Somehow the fabric stretched ever so slightly. The waistline alignment isn’t noticeable (unless you know), and I had to fold the top over slightly on one side to get the neckline to look right. Patrick and Esme would have noticed 🙁

I again got sizing slightly wrong on this one. I had tapered between 12 top and 14 bottom half, but the top is a little bit wide still. I need to start altering more accurately to fit I think.

I also fully lined this, rather than just the bodice. It means the skirt doesn’t stick to tights, and gives it a certain swish which makes an item of clothing feel special (I think).