Friday, June 13, 2014

Finished June Outfit

Butterick 5719 Misses/Women's Jacket & Dress
 
Loose-fitting jacket with fitted dress through hips. Choices of C/D, DD, DDD cup sizes.
 
            Fabric: Acetate/Lycra Slinky Crepe Knit from Fabric Mart
                        Black crepe used as facings

            Alterations: Added 5 inches to dress length
                                No zipper in dress
                                Shortened neck to waist by 1"

            Sizes: 8-24W



 Line Art
Reflections: This is a wonderful pattern. The slinky fabric makes it  a very comfortable outfit. Looking at the pictures, I need to lower the last button a little.  Instead of the white accessories, I wore a grey hat, purse, shoes, and the same jewelry.


17 comments:

  1. That is such a lovely outfit. The fabric you used is very beautiful. So how do you put on the dress without a zipper? Does the fabric stretch?

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    1. Thank you. The slinky fabric has as much stretch as knit. Therefore, with the neck opening as wide as it is, there is no need for a zipper. There are times when a pattern calls for a zipper that you do not necessarily need one.

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  2. What a wonderful suit. Love it. I sure it looked great with your grey accessories.

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    1. Thanks BeaJay. It did look okay with grey. If you look closely at the fabric, it is a white/black, but the blend has a greyish tone.

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  3. Dorothy, this is a lovely outfit..Looks so nice on you.. Just perfect with that beautiful hat.. Happy sewing.

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  4. That's a lovely suit - must look gorgeous in real life - the close up of the fabric indicates so! A really classic style, you will wear it lots.

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    1. Thanks Sarah. I think this jacket is such a keeper.

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  5. Always fabulously made and dressed for the occasion Dot! :)x

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  6. Another hit! Very well done.

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  7. Lovely, Dorothy! I love how you always sew complete outfits that are carefully accessorized!

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