Saturday, February 8, 2014

Another Ethnic Print!

Pattern Description: Butterick 5147

Pattern Sizing: 8-24

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, but with sleeves.

Were the instructions easy to follow? yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like that the jacket sleeves fit the dress perfectly.

Fabric Used: Acetate Lycra Slinky Knit Fabric Mart

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I removed one inch from the front neckline to remove gaping, removed one inch from the neck to waistline length, added four inches to the hem length, added sleeves using the jacket sleeve pattern, and made front and back facings about four inches deep.

Would you sew it again?  Yes, it's my TNT dress that works well to be worn with jackets/cardigans.

 Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I highly recommend it.

Conclusion: With this fabric, I'm thinking I need to add an additional inch to the sleeve width and the bust.
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18 comments:

  1. SewCraftyChemistFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    It's gorgeous Dorothy!

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  2. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]February 8, 2014 at 9:14 AM

    This dress is beautiful.. And the colors look great on you..Love that pattern.
    Happy sewing.

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    1. SewingfunthingsFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:32 PM

      Yes, I am loving this pattern. When the fabric is stretchy, I don't use a zipper.

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  3. Faye LewisFebruary 8, 2014 at 10:18 AM

    Your dress is gorgeous. Love that print.

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    1. SewingfunthingsFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:33 PM

      Thanks Faye, I still have more BHM outfits to complete for this month.

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  4. AnonymousFebruary 8, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    çok güzel şık bir elbise.. mutlu günlerde giyinin.. Türkiye'den selamlar! :)

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  5. ElleCFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:50 AM

    Nice fabric! The dress looks lovely on you.

    How is your dog recovering? Worried dog person here. 8-)

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    1. SewingfunthingsFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:35 PM

      Thank for the comment. I chopped a piece of bologna (ham) and he tasted the medicine in it, but I guess he is really hungry as he revisited it. I originally had scrambles an egg and he didn't eat it, so I added the ham. Thanks for your concern.

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  6. velosewsFebruary 8, 2014 at 12:52 PM

    Lovely print choice Dorothy.

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  7. Sarah LizFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:33 PM

    Looks lovely Dorothy. You must be building up quite a wardrobe of these by now :)

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    1. SewingfunthingsFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:38 PM

      Thanks Sarah Liz! Yes, I mostly make clothes for church.

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  8. Regina GeeFebruary 9, 2014 at 5:18 AM

    Such a lovely dress!

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  9. SewingfunthingsFebruary 9, 2014 at 12:44 PM

    Thanks Regina!

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  10. Virginia's DaughterFebruary 10, 2014 at 11:29 AM

    Oh that's nice Dorothy Dot, Dot and in a slinky knit?! Even more fabulous! Cute and comfy! My kind of outfit!

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  11. SewingfunthingsFebruary 10, 2014 at 6:06 PM

    Thanks Terri! This is my first piece of slinky. It feels more like a heavy double knit.

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Thanks for all of your wonderful comments. I hope to respond to each message.

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