Buy the B5731 Dress sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced dressmaker. Lined dress has raised neckline, close-fitting, underlined bodice and under bodice, boned under bodice, underlay, pleated skirt with side front seams and back zipper, button/loop closing and pleated, underlined bustle. Back and sleeve closings: purchased loops. A/B,C,D Cup sizes. Includes separate pattern pieces for A/B, C and D cup sizes.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
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Suggested fabrics: Designed for medium-weight woven fabrics such as: Peau de Soie, Satin. Contrast: Double-Edged Scalloped Lace. Underlining/Lining: Lining Fabrics. Underlining 1: Tulle. Underlining 2: Netting.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14) EE (14-16-18-20), which is approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), EE (10– 16). based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. One 7" Zipper, One Lightweight Coil 7" Separating Zipper, 1 yd. of Bridal Loop, 61/4 yds. of 1" Horsehair Braid, 11/4 yds. of 1/4" Covered Boning, Approx. Seventy 3/8" Covered Bridal Buttons, One Package of 1/2" Stay Tape, 21/4 yds. of 1/4" Satin Ribbon, Tailor's Ham and One Purchased Petticoat.
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