I can’t even begin to count how many patterns I’ve bought in search of the Perfect Dress. Some of them I’ve made and then hardly worn; others are in the process of being cleared out on Ebay, completely unused.
Having recently discovered that an empire line dress is apparently the most flattering style for me to wear, I’ve been looking at this pattern – Butterick 5317. I was thinking that it looked like a nice smart, grown-up dress that I could wear to work with a little jacket. Maybe I could make it in a fine linen, or a swingy crepe.
And then I looked at my fabric stash, and wondered how it would look with a pretty cupcake print, or a selection of sugar skulls. Not so smart and grown-up, but much more fun!
That is a really lovely pattern – I think an empire line is very flattering, possibly because it emphasizes the narrowest bit, and hides the curves! I think that’s how it works on me anyway!
Pomona x
I think those dresses look super cute 😀
Thank you, ladies!