Pattern Review Butterick 5562, View D
Lilac/Grey Heather Knit
60″
100% Cotton
$15.00
Designer-Theory
Prewash: Washed on the cotton cycle warm water and dried on perma press cycle. The fabric shrunk 7″ in length and 2″ in width.
Notions: Clear Elastic, Gutermann thread #113
Alterations: I used the medium size (12-14) and didn’t need my normal full bust adjustment. There was a little too much ease in the bust area, so I ended up taking it in 1/2″ at both side seams.
Construction Details: I cut this out and put it together in 3-1/2 hours! I deviated from the instructions for the sleeve and put it in flat and then sewed the side seams.
I used clear elastic elastic and stretched it to fit for the collar shirring.
Sleeve hem
Seam Finish
Conclusion: This is a great “sew and go” pattern. It would look great lengthened into a dress. These knits would work, too-Black T-Shirt Knit and Burgundy/Taupe Animal Print Knit.
Nice!!!