A good pattern for a Deco era evening dress. Good directions. I only made the dress. It was very straightforward and simple to make up and flowed wonderfully while dancing. As with any commercial pattern, I had to add length and width to the front piece (DD cup) and stitch it together to keep it from gapping. However, anyone with a C cup or smaller would be fine using the pattern as is.
Rated 5 out of 5
Sally Norton –
It’s a shame Butterick has discontinued the Retro line. These are all excellent patterns for the 1930s and 1940s. I made the dress and bolero jacket in this pattern and lined both. The bodice has a cross-over front that is easily adjusted depending on how plunging you want the neckline to be. It’s a very flattering style for any size woman.
Lorraine Carson –
A good pattern for a Deco era evening dress. Good directions. I only made the dress. It was very straightforward and simple to make up and flowed wonderfully while dancing. As with any commercial pattern, I had to add length and width to the front piece (DD cup) and stitch it together to keep it from gapping. However, anyone with a C cup or smaller would be fine using the pattern as is.
Sally Norton –
It’s a shame Butterick has discontinued the Retro line. These are all excellent patterns for the 1930s and 1940s. I made the dress and bolero jacket in this pattern and lined both. The bodice has a cross-over front that is easily adjusted depending on how plunging you want the neckline to be. It’s a very flattering style for any size woman.