#italian silk
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Pattern: Butterick 5987 view B
Fabric: Italian digital printed silk charmeuse Interlining: silk organza. Lined with fashion fabric.
Modification: skirt is cut out of just 2 pieces (front and back) instead of 5 according to the pattern. Just because the fabric is wide enough. Have to take out quite a bit on the bodice side seam to get the neckline to hang right.
Notes:
This looks like a really easy pattern but getting the perfect fit is not so trivial. I attempted this same pattern very early in my sewing days and it was disastrous. Granted I used silk satin face chiffon that was fairly difficult to handle for a novice. This time around I am more equipped.(tons of silk pins and shiny new needles)
Possible improvements: none that I can think of. It’s a classic style that just can’t go wrong.
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