#liberty london
Pattern: Butterick B5033 view B
Fabric: Liberty London Tana Lawn. Lined with silk/cotton twill voile.
Modification: Added Pockets. Added heavy silk organza interlining on the bodice for structure.
Notes: This is a beautiful dress that comes together rather easily. Fit and flare style typical of the 50s with a smart collar. I could dance in this all day and night.
Possible Improvements: None that I can think of. This dress is simply perfect as is.
Pattern: Simplicity 8984 view C
Fabric: cotton denim. Contrast: Liberty London Tana Lawn Ciara Orange
Modification: None
Notes: Such a comfortable loose fit dress. Overall a super easy pattern with no buttons or zipper to worry about. The only tricky part is the sleeves band on this view. Instructions were a bit lacking that. When jointing the curve seam like that easing is essential.
Possible Improvement: The fit is really loose. While it is comfortable I would consider slimming it down a bit for a modern look.
Pattern: Vogue V9345. View C
Fabric: Liberty London Tana Lawn cotton - Pick a Posy green prints. Lining: Black silk crepe de chine
Modification: Added pockets. Lined bodice and skirt.
Notes: I have never had any issues with Vogue’s easy options patterns and this one is no exception. The instructions are clear and the pattern is well drafted. This classic shirtdress with a smart notched collar really looks more difficult than it really is. Note that even if you are adding lining, the facing pieces are still essential for the integrity and shall not be removed.
Possible improvement: Add belt hoops on the sides and back.
Pattern: New Look 6594. View C in length of View A.
Fabric: Liberty London silk crepe de chine in Elysian Blue prints. Lining: silk crepe de chine
Modification: Added lining to bodice and skirt. Remove skirt front pleats stitching.
Notes: Overall an easy dress to make. Note that the skirt front consists of 3 different pieces with a hard pleat on one side which is not that obvious from the pattern stock photo or technical drawing. Not every single steps are illustrated and some of the instructions are quite vague. This pattern is best suited for sewist with some amount of experience.
Possible Improvement: Make flutter sleeves fuller and longer. Move zipper to back and add pockets.
