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Pattern: McCall’s M8035 View B

Fabric: Crinkled silk jacquard

Modifications: Skirt lengthen

Notes: The finished dress looks rather different from the illustrations. The skirt is not nearly as flared and the front overlaps a lot more. I was not completely in love with the dress because of the rather straight skirt. The dramatic sleeves look lovely though. A very easy pattern to put together. The fit is forgiving and there are no zippers to worry about.

Possible improvement: Would definitely change the shape of the skirt to make it more a-line.

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: McCall’s 7748 view A

Fabric: Satin faced silk organza. Lining: Silk/cotton voile.

Modifications: Took out 3-4 inches from neckline straps for better fit. Omitted petticoat and added horsehair braid to lining hemline because the organza fabric already have good volume and stiffness. Opted out of cummerbund.

Notes: The details of the neckline is stunning but getting the fit right was no easy task. I had to take it apart 3 times to make minor adjustments until I am happy with the result. Made the cummerbund but decided the dress doesn’t need it. I love the final result but it was really a test of patience.

Possible Improvement: I would consider adding boning to the bodice side seams.

Pattern: Vogue Pattern v8784 view A

Fabric: Silk Twill. Lined with 4-ply silk crepe (bodice) and Sandwashed silk charmeuse (skirt)

Modification: shortened torso, added pockets. Replaced cap sleeves with short sleeves.

Notes: Wonderful wardrobe staple wrap dress. The fit is great. Almost no adjustment needed and it doesn’t have cleavage gapping issue like many of the wrap dress. I love how this pattern comes with full lining instruction. Really can’t go wrong with this style and it was such an easy make.

Possible Improvements: Gapping wasn’t an issue but if you are worry about bra showing I would add a small snap in front.