This is Butterick 6019, version A. I am so proud of this dress in large part to all the new techniques I learned and used. I made my third ever full bust adjustment, I put in my first horsehair braid hem, and my first underwire built-in bra. I added 2" to the hem and did my first shirring. Overall a dress of many firsts and advanced techniques for a beautiful and secure fit. The bodice has 2 layers of ShirTaylor interfacing with a layer of fleece lining in between, under wires, boning, and a halter for excellent support. Then for the finishing of the seams I used my over casting stitch feature to ensure a professional look. The skirt is a full circle great for spinning made from gorgeous 100% cotton. Perfect for Spring!
This is Butterick 6019, version A. I am so proud of this dress in large part to all the new techniques I learned and used. I made my third ever full bust adjustment, I put in my first horsehair braid hem, and my first underwire built-in bra. I added 2″ to the hem and did my first shirring. Overall a dress of many firsts and advanced techniques for a beautiful and secure fit. The bodice has 2 layers of ShirTaylor interfacing with a layer of fleece lining in between, under wires, boning, and a halter for excellent support. Then for the finishing of the seams I used my over casting stitch feature to ensure a professional look. The skirt is a full circle great for spinning made from gorgeous 100% cotton. Perfect for Spring!
This is Butterick 6019, version A. I am so proud of this dress in large part to all the new techniques I learned and used. I made my third ever full bust adjustment, I put in my first horsehair braid hem, and my first underwire built-in bra. I added 2" to the hem and did my first shirring. Overall a dress of many firsts and advanced techniques for a beautiful and secure fit. The bodice has 2 layers of ShirTaylor interfacing with a layer of fleece lining in between, under wires, boning, and a halter for excellent support. Then for the finishing of the seams I used my over casting stitch feature to ensure a professional look. The skirt is a full circle great for spinning made from gorgeous 100% cotton. Perfect for Spring!
This is Butterick 6019, version A. I am so proud of this dress in large part to all the new techniques I learned and used. I made my third ever full bust adjustment, I put in my first horsehair braid hem, and my first underwire built-in bra. I added 2" to the hem and did my first shirring. Overall a dress of many firsts and advanced techniques for a beautiful and secure fit. The bodice has 2 layers of ShirTaylor interfacing with a layer of fleece lining in between, under wires, boning, and a halter for excellent support. Then for the finishing of the seams I used my over casting stitch feature to ensure a professional look. The skirt is a full circle great for spinning made from gorgeous 100% cotton. Perfect for Spring!
The beautiful lapped perfectly center zipper.
I also had to share a photo of the interior construction of the built in under wire top, :). You can't see it in the finished project as it is tucked inbetween the inside lining and exterior but I am still very proud of it!
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What a beautiful dress, I would certainly like to use some of the skills you have here especially the underwire bra what a good idea. I assume you saw this in threads but if not can you share?
What a beautiful dress, I would certainly like to use some of the skills you have here especially the underwire bra what a good idea. I assume you saw this in threads but if not can you share?
I saw it in Gertie's blog here: http://www.blogforbettersewing.com/2014/05/adding-underwires-to-bustier-style.html?m=1. She's the one who designed this dress pattern and has lots of great advice.