Pattern Review - Butterick 5638

Pattern Description:

Easy Misses' fitted dress with belt and A/B, C, D Cup sizes

Pattern Sizing:

8-22 I cut a 16 through the neck, shoulder and armhole gradually out to a 20 at the hips

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

I think so, how about you?

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very easy and straight forward.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I like the sleeveless style and the ruffled front. Of course you can't see the detail because of the fabric print! I disliked that the small dots (markings) on the side front and front pattern pieces did not seem to want to line up. It was very screwy but I channeled my inner Tim Gunn and made it work!

Fabric Used:

Cotton with a small amount of lycra from JoAnns

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I used the D cup pattern pieces and the only pattern alterations I had to make were to lower the bust point 1" and add 2" to the length.
This is absolutely the best I've ever installed an invisible zipper. This shot is after I'd wore the dress all day!To say I'm proud of it is an understatement.

After I was nearly finished, I decided it needed a lining. I did have to take the neckline binding loose but improvised on the front inset.

I used a very light-weight knit fabric from my stash for the lining and eliminated the armhole binding pieces.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

I'll think I'll definitely sew this dress again. Don't know when but it is worth repeating.

Conclusion:

The reason I chose this fabric and style is because I found this belt on sale and just had to make something to go with it! I wore it to work today and got tons compliments. I felt very chic wearing it. Because of the high cotton content of the fabric, I say about 97%, the dress was totally "butt sprung" by the time I got home. This dress will have to be washed after each wearing to shrink the butt back into shape.!