I'm happy to post my final review on Butterick B6090. This dress was a great project. I don't know why it took me so long the make this dress. Almost six years between initial fit to finished dress.
Pattern Description: Misses' dress fitted bodice with yoke and slightly flared skirt with pleats, collar gathered at the front yoke, button front in-seam pockets, and sleeve variations.
Pattern Sizing: I used size 16 with modifications. All of the deets of the fit and alterations are posted in my Notes on a Pattern Butterick B6090
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, I think my dress has a little more ease in it. But it is all good.
Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were typical; nothing confusing or difficult about them.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? My likes: gathered yoke, pleated skirt, and vintage style about the dress. No dislikes.
Fabric Used: I used this lovely rayon challis from Vogue Fabrics. It has been in my fabric collection for several years. The pairing of the dress and fabric were perfect. I love the way the fabric glides across the body. It's soft and fluid. The polka-dot "heart" print is cute too.
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| Waving at one of my neighbors during my little photo shoot. |
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: So many fit adjustments. All detailed in previous post. Link above. I only made two minor design changes: I didn't have enough fabric to make the sleeves long enough. So I added a little sleeve band to compensate for the difference in length. And I omitted the pockets.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? All the work put onto the fit and adjustments I MUST make it at least once more. Hopefully, within the next year. If you have it, and it is your style, sure I recommend it. It is easy to sew. The hardest part is making sure it fits.
Conclusion: I am so pleased to finally make this dress. It is definitely my style. I love the yoked neckline and the pleated skirt. It is the perfect length for me.
So until next time, "Happy Sewing".
Cennetta
