Introducing the Butterick B6870 Vintage Dress Sewing Pattern: Ideal for Advanced Beginner to Intermediate Dressmakers

🧵 Skill Level: Advanced Beginner/Intermediate

Transport yourself to the charm of a bygone era with the Butterick B6870 Vintage Dress Sewing Pattern. Tailored for those eager to explore vintage-inspired fashion, this pattern offers the opportunity to create a slim or full skirted dress with a cutaway cape collar and buttoned bodice. Choose from two distinct views to craft your own unique vintage-inspired look.

👗 Key Features:

• Cutaway cape collar for an elegant and retro touch
• Buttoned bodice adds a classic and timeless element
• View A: Features a contrast, detachable collar, below elbow sleeves, and a peg top skirt for a chic and sophisticated style
• View B: Showcases a contrast ribbon in the back, no overcollar, and short sleeves for a different vintage-inspired look

🌟 Recommended Fabrics: Embrace the vintage vibe with a selection of suggested fabrics, including Shantung, Faille, Crepe, Sheer or Lightweight Wools, Linen, Pique, and Cotton Broadcloth. Don't forget to use Lightweight Fusible Interfacing and Belting for the belt. Keep in mind that extra fabric may be needed when working with plaids, stripes, one-way design fabrics, or fabrics prone to shrinkage.

📏 Sizing: The Butterick B6870 pattern comes in two size ranges to accommodate your needs:

• A5 (Sizes 6-8-10-12-14), which corresponds to approximately UK sizes 4/6 to 10
• E5 (Sizes 14-16-18-20-22), which corresponds to approximately UK sizes 10 to 18/20 Please consult both the designer's size chart and the finished garment measurements for a precise fit.

🧷 Notions: To complete your vintage-inspired dress, you will need:

• Thread
• For both Views A and B: Four 5/8" (1.5 cm) buttons
• For View A: One 14" (36 cm) zipper, 1.2 meters of 3/4" (2 cm) wide ribbon (for optional bow), and a 2.5 cm buckle with prong
• For View B: Four eyelets

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The Butterick B6870 Vintage Dress Sewing Pattern allows advanced beginner to intermediate dressmakers to recreate the timeless elegance of vintage fashion. Choose your preferred view and craft your own unique piece of retro-inspired glamour! 🧵✨