Hi all! I recently finished Butterick 4598, a rectangular shift dress from the late 60's.
If you like angles and squares, you'll like this! It has square armholes, a triangular keyhole with buttoned tab fastening, and slot pockets in the side front seams. It is remarkably flattering considering it has little shape, and I love the pockets which I cannot keep my hands out of!
I have posted more pictures and details on my blog pattern~scissors~cloth if you want to see more!
I thought it was interesting that the pattern was not as mini as I expected it to be - despite being depicted above the knee, it sits on the knee on me and I am average height at 5'6". I found this with my last 60's pattern too - is it a myth that everything was short back then? What have others experienced?
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Tweed 60's Shift Dress
Hi Everyone - I'm Sherry and I've just joined Sew Retro after being inspired by all your marvellous vintage creations!
I love the styles of the 1960's and have a few retro patterns that I am working my way through. I've just completed Style 3109 shift dress in a wool/silk tweed fabric. Although the pattern is dated 1971, it still has a definite sixties influence, don't you think?
I have posted more pictures and some of my process on my blog: pattern ~ scissors ~ cloth
Happy sewing!
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