Butterick B5748 – Vintage 1960s Misses' Dress
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- Printed paper cutouts
- Difficulty level: simply
- Including seam allowance (except Burda)
- Languages: German, English, and French
The B5748 sewing pattern from Butterick creates a charming vintage dress in the style of the 1960s. This feminine sundress impresses with a fitted bodice featuring a small slit and a decorative bow, which lend the design its unmistakable retro charm. The widely flared skirt creates the classic hourglass silhouette and makes the dress an ideal companion for summer days or festive occasions.
Whether made from strong solid fabrics or expressive patterns – this timeless design can be styled in many ways and authentically brings back the elegant style of the fifties.
Recommended fabrics:
Broadcloth, Shantung, Linen and Pique.
Note:
Not suitable for fabrics with a pronounced diagonal weave.
Skill level: intermediate
Fabric consumption: See back of pattern envelope.
💡 Recommended combination
Combine the dress with classic pumps or sandals, a slim belt, and a small retro handbag. A petticoat under the skirt provides even more volume and emphasizes the authentic look of the 1950s.
📜 Historical Context
Women's fashion in the 1950s was characterized by narrow waists, fitted bodices, and widely flared skirts. After the lean war years, elegance, feminine silhouettes, and loving details once again took center stage. Sundresses with decorative bows and flared skirts were among the most popular summer designs of this era and remain timeless classics to this day.
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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