I sewed up a straight size 18 and ended up removing 1/2" from the seam allowances from the shoulder to the waist all the way around. Probably made it a size 14 or 16 above the waist. But not being sure what size I am I thought it's better to be too big than too small.
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| Butterick 4242 |
I used a Purple 100% Poly Floral Paisley Jacquard fabric by Famous Dress Designer I purchased at Fabric Mart Fabrics.com. $4.55/Yard. The fabric has a beautiful hand and sewed and pressed nice.
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| Butterick 4242 Dress $13.65 |
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For the jacket I cut out a size 14 at the shoulders and bust and a size 18 at the waist and hips. The sleeves were also a size 14! The jacket has a great fit and I love the shawl collar.
I used a Black Poly/Rayon/Spandex Double Weave Stretch Suiting by Ralph Lauren from FabricMartFabrics.com. $2.99/yard
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| Butterick 4242 $5.98 Jacket |
Until next time..............
Bonnie
Lovely outfit!
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ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking outfit. Hope you have somewhere to wear it soon!
ReplyDeleteThat's a great. classic pattern, just the sort of outfit I liked to wear to work. Your choice of colors and fabrics are perfect too! You will look chic and put together, and get a lot of use out of this outfit once life returns...
ReplyDeleteLove that dress! Fabric is perfect and jacket makes it really sing!
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