Butterick B6090 - The Final Notes

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.

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