Tag: pattern modification

July 10, 2013

wrap dress pattern modifiction

So this stated from a pattern I made from a ready-to-wear dress I picked up. I thought this could look really cute as a wrap dress. And here it is in action No really here it is in action materials Pattern paper fabric thread tools Serger Sewing machine Pins Tailor’s chalk pencil ruler This …

June 15, 2013

Butterick B5001 Dress with a 20’s twist

For this dress I started with a now out of print Butterick Pattern for a mock wrap dress (B5001) in size 22 (according to the pattern package). I modified the bust to wrap a bit more securely and fit my shorter stockier torso… they made that pattern for the average woman, whom they …