Butterick sewing pattern B4571 – Historical dress “Fair Maidens” (17th century)
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- Difficulty level: very easy
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
Step into the elegance of the 17th century with this beautiful Butterick sewing pattern! The "Fair Maidens" dress embodies the feminine splendor of this era – with flowing silhouettes, opulent fabrics, and signature defined sleeves that make every movement a work of art. Perfect for historical reenactments, costume parties, or anyone who wants to immerse themselves in the romantic world of the past. Awaken your inner Fair Maiden and sew yourself a piece of history!
💡 Recommended combination:
Combine the dress with a narrow bodice , a pearl hairnet or a light veil – for the perfect look of a Renaissance lady or courtly “Fair Maiden”.
📜 Historical context:
The design reflects 17th-century fashion, characterized by feminine silhouettes, sumptuous fabrics, and emphasized sleeves. The term "fair maiden" referred to a virtuous, beautiful young woman in English—an emblem of the idealized femininity of that era.
Fabric recommendation:
Satin, crepe, velvet, velour, and panne. Contrasting fabrics: brocade and jacquard. Linings: cotton, cotton blends, and rayon. Not suitable for obvious diagonals, checks, or stripes.
This is included in your cut:
- Illustrated and described work steps
- Sewing instructions
- Cutting plan
- Material consumption
Seam and hem allowances of 1.5 cm are included in the pattern (except: BURDA STYLE)
EU responsible person/manufacturer/importer:
VOGUE Patterns / Butterick / McCALLS / KnowMe / Simplicity / KwikSew:
Manufacturer:
IG Design Group Americas Inc. Atlanta. GA. 30342 USA Contact: sewdirect@dga-intl.com
Responsible person:
IG Design Group BV 7903 AK Hoogeveen Netherlands Contact: igdesigngroup.eu EU Importer: Cremer GmbH & Co. KG 53879 Euskirchen Germany Contact: info@cremer-kg.de
BURDA Style:
Verlag Aenne Burda GmbH & Co. KG Hubert-Burda-Platz 2 77652 Offenburg Germany Contact: burdastyle@burdadirect.de
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