Stalled Retro

Pattern: Butterick 6239

Fabric: Mini white dots on forest green background Polyester Silky

Notions: None...requires a 16" zipper, shoulder pads and stay tape but have not got that far

Incomplete

Time: 6+ hrs

Comments: This is a Retro 1942 pattern which does NOT do well with this type of fabric.  And seeing what other people have done, it would appear that this pattern looks smashing on gals with a bosom.

The trouble can be seen in the photographs!

Side

Back

Front

The zipper belongs on the left side, with pins holding it in place for the photos but no shoulder pads.  The polyester has no hold for the front tucks, making it rather baggy around the chest area, especially with A-cups.  The picture below illustrates the difficulty of working on a sewing machine without a walking foot pressure foot  -  the seams do not line up!

Upclose side view with front to the right

 The top two folds on both sides are being held up with pins as one could not see the folds otherwise.

 

All in all, I do not wish to continue with this pattern and this fabric; the dots are just too much for my eye.  I might finish this project if the top and bottom were switched up with a white to match.