Buy the B6871 Dress sewing pattern from Butterick. It’s perfect for an advanced beginner dressmaker. High waist, princess seam dress has A-line shape, sleeve variations, decorative buttons and back invisible zipper. Views A and B have collar. Separate pattern pieces are included for cup sizes A/B, C, D. Complete the look with these silver shank buttons.
This sewing pattern is available to buy in the following format:
– PAPER (next working day dispatch on orders and FREE UK over £50)
Suggested fabrics: Crepe, Poplin, Ponte, Linen, Lightweight Wool. Interfacing: Lightweight Fusible.
Note: Extra fabric maybe needed to match plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics or shrinkage.
Sizing: A5 (6-8-10-12-14), E5 (14-16-18-20-22), which is approx. UK sizes A5 (4/6 – 10), E5 (10 – 18/20) based on our . Please also check the designer's size chart and finished garment measurements.
Notions: Thread. A, B, C: One 22" (56 cm) invisible zipper. Also for A: Six 1" (2.5 cm) buttons, one pkg. of ½" wide single-fold bias tape. Also for B: Ten 1" (2.5 cm) (2.5cm) buttons, hook and eye. Also for C: Six 1" (2.5 cm) buttons.
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