Scrap, Scrap, Scrapping Along and Pattern Review -- Butterick 5001

 I'm just loving the Scrap along that Adrienne started. Here's two layouts that I did last week. The wedding scrapbook is really coming along. I'm still just a beginner but what can I say...I've got skills!

  

And without further ado...Butterick 5001

Pattern Description:
Flared, pullover dress, falls 3" below mid-knee, has mock wrapped bodice with or white sleeves.
Pattern Sizing:
18W-32W. I cut out the 18W at the shoulder height and 24W everywhere else and sewed 1" seams. As I look at the pattern pieces that equates to a size 20W.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
I think so. What do you think?

Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were so easy, even a caveman could understand them...LOL
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I like that it is a mock wrap that requires less fabric but still has the look of a wrap, that it has few pieces, that no cleveage is showing and that I look FAB in it. I also love love 3/4 length sleeves. For warmer weather I can push them up and for cooler weather I can leave them down essentially getting more wear out of. Only dislike is the short bodice but that is easily remedied.

Fabric Used:
Matte Jersey X 3. Two of the fabrics I stalked at Walmart the other came from JoAnns
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

I didn't have to make an FBA but I did take about 2 1/2" away from the right front. During tissue fitting I could tell the pattern was going to gap and show lots of cleavage.

What bust cup size are Women's patterns drafted for anyway? Beware that the bodice on this is SHORT. I added 1" to the bodice but probably could have added 2". I added 3" to the skirt length. There is way too much sleeve cap ease for a knit dress. I cut the size 18 sleeve and it was still too much. Make it easy on yourself and take it out. I constructed these dresses differently than the instructions. I assembled the shoulder seams and then added the lower back skirt. Next I sewed the skirt front to the bodice. That left me the opportunity to pin-fit the side seams. The sleeves were added last as I prefer to attach sleeves in the round.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Hey I made three of these one right after the other. Only takes about an hour to sew once you iron out any fit issues. Your darn skippy I'll make it again and advise any plus size women to snap this pattern up ASAP
Conclusion:
I'm in love...I'm all shook up over this pattern.