Top 10 Butterick patterns! | My Favourite Butterick Dress Patterns

Join me today as I revisit my stash and pull out my Top 10 Butterick Dress (mostly) Patterns.
Patterns in order of appearance:
10. Historical Full-Length and Waist Aprons Pattern B5509 somethingdelightful.com/butte...
9. Misses' Pullover Back-Wrap Dress B6212
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8. Side-Ruffle Dress and Belt B5880
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7. Dress with Shoulder Ties B5708
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6. Pullover Wrap Dress and Belt B6211
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5. Flared Dress With Bow B5748
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4. A-line Dress B6676
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3.Patterns By Gertie Pleated Front Dress B5882
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2.Patterns By Gertie Open Back Dress B6094
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1. Gathered Dress and Belt B5982
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[@howcanikeepfromsinging]

Something I've learned about more full skirts is to cut the pieces so the centre front and back are on the bias, and the sides are on the straight of grain. It makes it hang nicer.

[@LifeByHellen]

Thanks so much for the tip!

[@alishawebel4116]

Dress pattern number three is my absolute favourite! 😍 I love the way you changed the bodice!

[@LifeByHellen]

Thanks lishie! I wish it fit me 😭 but maybe it fits you? 🤔

[@alishawebel4116]

@@LifeByHellen I'll be willing to take that sacrifice! 😉😆🥰

[@TwoLoks]

All these dresses are drafted for a B cup and the retro patterns have very little ease. A full bust adjustment is a must.

[@LifeByHellen]

Thank you so much! I'll have to learn how to draft one

[@jamilehbaadarani4740]

Lovely makes❤

[@LifeByHellen]

Thank you ❤️

[@CarinaDeJesus1]

I looove no. 4... I think you look very beautiful😍😍😍😍. My favourite

[@LifeByHellen]

Thank you so much!

[@CarinaDeJesus1]

@@LifeByHellen you're very welcome ☺️☺️

[@daminahelena471]

Cool. Im actually making 5509 E atm. I want to make it as a dress with the back of the skirt split i two with a zipper, alternatively in 1 piece closing it on the side.

[@LifeByHellen]

That will look super cute! Good luck 😄

[@beckymtrier9257]

Your B5708 seems to require some adjustment to the neckline to draw it in a little. Though it may be that the dress is supposed to fit off the shoulder. Also, I would put it on and then have someone help me tie the shoulder ties. Also did you try a muslin. It seems rather a pretty dress but I find retro patterns need adjustments. Maybe body shapes were different back in the day. 😊Love your patter selections.

[@LifeByHellen]

All great ideas! I think if I remember correctly I didn't do a toile which is always needed

[@nicolenightingale2546]

Hey new subbie from Trinidad 🇹🇹

[@LifeByHellen]

Thank you so much!

[@cindywinkler4172]

Try some color, you'd look gorgeous

[@LifeByHellen]

Thank you!

[@dorindatodd123]

Take a look at kittenish behaviour she likes the same style as you and dressmaking us her job.

[@LifeByHellen]

I love her style! Thank you so much for the recommendation 😊