I once read a caption in a Vogue fashion spread that said something like: "True ladies know that leopard print is a neutral." So in deference to capital 'F' Fashion, here's my version of Butterick 6582, one of the company's re-issued vintage patterns.I couldn't remember the last time I had used a Butterick pattern, so I was a little nervous about the fit, etc. The dress turned out really well though. I didn't make any alterations except to the length, which I took up a couple of inches. I also lengthened the slit in the skirt so that I can still ride my bike in it. (True ladies know that biking in dresses is always in style.)
The fabric is a 100% polyester and was remarkably easy to handle and sew. The belt is purchased, although View C of the pattern (which has a full skirt) does have self fabric belt instructions. Overall, I'm really happy with how it looks and fits.
As you can see in the picture, I'm in the middle of cutting out another garment (an empire waist sleeveless top - unfortunately not a vintage pattern in any way). Once I get through it, I'm hoping to delve into some of the vintage dress patterns I recently bought from ebay.