I finally rescued Butterick 5554 and can now move on to my next project. I still can't believe I disassembled the entire dress after making the necessary alterations and sewed it back together. I guess I have more patience than I thought. I did learn a valuable lesson about proportion and will now incorporate that when altering princess seam tops and dresses.
The dress is still a little conservative but it's oh so comfortable. I especially like the cuffs. They added a little more interest to the dress. I don't love the this jewelry with it but I made do.
The dress is still a little conservative but it's oh so comfortable. I especially like the cuffs. They added a little more interest to the dress. I don't love the this jewelry with it but I made do.
I can see how changing the center panel made a big difference in how the dress turned out. Looks much better.
ReplyDeleteI think it looks better too and I really appreciate the learning experience. Thanks for the comment.
DeleteYeah! I'm glad you made it work! I know you think it's conservative but I think it looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteI'll take your word for it because you are such the dress connoisseur.
DeleteThe cuff addition was a great idea. Your determination paid off.
ReplyDeleteThanks Rhonda. I'm glad I thought of them.
Deletethumbs up!!
ReplyDeleteThis dress is very flattering on you! Sorry you are finding it too conservative; I think it looks very attractive. I like the plaid fabric and using it for the cuffs is a great design idea.
ReplyDeleteThanks Linda. I do like it enough to use the pattern again.
ReplyDeleteThe cuffs added a wonderful design detail that made that style really you. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteWELL DONE!!! Loving that plaid ;)
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