THE Dress - Butterick 4790

[goldwyn girl]

Nikki, I LOVE it !!!! Fabulous !!! You will be stopped for many photo op's I'm sure

 

[deadpandiva]

LD, thanks so much for reposting that version, I remember it now. Funny, I didn't see it while searching all day, lol!
Here's another one I found,

Well, you goils are making me think twice about attempting it, (esp. for my first REAL pattern project!), but I suppose I'll have to learn for myself and then I can gripe about it with the rest of you, haha!

Maybe I just wanna make it so that I can "rig" it up because rigging seems to be my life. :eusa_doh:

Nikki, that dress is amazing. You are so creative.
I have that one. I think it will be much easier to wear (for me at least.)
Here is my version of 4790. It's not the best dress for a pear shaped girl I think. At least not with out some modifications.

 

[cynroux]

deadpandiva, I LOVE the shamrock version.

And ladies, you've inspired me to give it a go. I'm armed with a 5 yards of cute blue and white seersucker with little anchors and some contrasting deep red binding in hopes that I can create this "very easy" pattern by Independence Day. I have zero sewing talent, but I'm patient.

I've followed the thread and have stored away all the great tips.

Wish me luck!

 

[kamikat]

deadpandiva, WOW! That is fantastic!

 

[goldwyn girl]

deadpandiva, I LOVE the shamrock version.

And ladies, you've inspired me to give it a go. I'm armed with a 5 yards of cute blue and white seersucker with little anchors and some contrasting deep red binding in hopes that I can create this "very easy" pattern by Independence Day. I have zero sewing talent, but I'm patient.

I've followed the thread and have stored away all the great tips.

Wish me luck!

Good Luck !!!!

 

[ohairas]

Thank you all SO much! I am so inspired now... ah.. I could literally have a project for every week this year, and still not get done with my list, lol!

DPD, I'm not too fond of the full skirt at my hips either, but I think the dress DEFINITELY flatters you! Or should I say, you flatter IT!
I think it looks amazing! Very cute fabric, and hair band.

Cynroux, best of luck! Your fabric is adorable!!!

I'm thinking I really like the look of this dress done in just one fabric, no contrast.

I also wonder how it would work with cutting the sheath off at the waist and doing a half circle skirt panel instead??

I've loaded a few pics from the WOZ trip to my blog~

 

[Antje]

Nikki, that dress is amazing. You are so creative.
I have that one. I think it will be much easier to wear (for me at least.)
Here is my version of 4790. It's not the best dress for a pear shaped girl I think. At least not with out some modifications.

you did an excellent job on this I think, I love the pattern,

and Nikki How awesome, I wan't a wiz dress myself!!!!!

 

[deadpandiva]

good luck Cynroux, I can't wait to see the finished dress.
I think I may try this dress just one more time. It was really fun to make, but I will have to alter the front skirt part.

 

[cynroux]

All Finished!

This was such a fun project for my second time at a sewing machine and it came out MUCH better than I expected, mostly thanks to all the advice in this thread.

I put this together by pretty much following the instructions to a "T", except for the front opening, where I opted for three buttons rather than snaps. The next time I do this, I may have to go down a size or learn to alter this to fit, since it's a bit big. I'm not enchanted with the huge neck opening and this sides needed to be tacked to prevent a gap at the sides, but overall, I'm pleased and I'll definitely wear this as a nice boating and picnic dress that I won't worry about destroying.

Thanks for all the wishes of luck...I think they worked.

 

[Amy Jeanne]

This dress is actually next on my project list! That is a great outcome for your second attempt at sewing! I was doing aprons when I was learning lol

I'm going to give ole 4790 some flair and make it with this material I bought the other day:

 

[Inky]

cynroux - that's amazing for your second project! kudos to you!

amy jeanne - okay, cough it up, where did you find that fabric? You must have the most amazing google-fu talent for fabric ever!

 

[Amy Jeanne]

I actually bought it in a store! I accidentally found a fabric shop just 5 minutes down the road from me: http://www.fabricsonthehill.com

It's from Timeless Treasures and you CAN get in online (I looked!)

 

[Inky]

cool! Thank you - I love it!

That's funny that you "accidentally" found it so close to home. I am sort of grateful my local fabric shop is 30 minutes away!

 

[Amy Jeanne]

A good accident! My in-laws wanted to go out to dinner in poncy Chestnut Hill so we parked and walked until we found a resturant. Then, right around the corner, was this fabric shop. It was closed the first time we walked by it. When we walked back we saw the door was wide open so I asked the man inside if it was ok if we looked around. And thus I got my new fabric. Completely accidental!

 

[cynroux]

Thanks Amy Jeanne and Inky.
I can't wait to see the next incarnation of 4790 with that fabric, Amy Jeanne.

 

[goldwyn girl]

Amy Jeanne, what fun fabric.

 

[Ada Veen]

That is the best thing I have ever seen.

 

[ohairas]

Gee, thanks Ada!!

Amy, that fabric is TDF. I've got to think of something to make with it too! Can't wait to see your version with it!

Cynroux, the dress turned out fantastic! I'm sure you're totally hooked by now, and waiting for that next project. LOVE those shoes!
I'm trying to decide what I can do for the huge neckline on my trial dress. Perhaps put ties on the shoulders ala Marilyn Monroe in Misfits? LOL!
Nikki

 

[Amy Jeanne]

 

[ohairas]

Wow Amy~done already, you don't mess around do you? LOL!
Is that not adorable?! Love it, and the blue trim is perfect. Let us know what comments you get while wearing it!