Butterick 5544 Vintage Dress Pattern – Size 18
Butterick 5544 is a lovely See & Sew Now vintage dress sewing pattern from 1988 for Misses Size 18. The envelope showcases a wonderfully classic late-1980s dress with a feminine, easy-to-wear silhouette that could be recreated today in everything from florals and calicos to solids and lightweight woven fabrics.
The dress features a fitted bodice, round neckline, elbow-length sleeves, defined waistline, and a long, full skirt. The gathered fullness of the skirt gives the dress graceful movement while the shaped bodice keeps the overall silhouette polished rather than oversized.
This design has wonderful possibilities for anyone who enjoys creating a vintage-inspired wardrobe. Sew it in a small floral cotton for a country or cottage look, a sophisticated solid for church or special occasions, or a beautiful rayon or other drapey woven for a softer, flowing dress.
Pattern Features
Pattern: Butterick 5544
Collection: See & Sew Now
Year: 1988
Size: Misses Size 18
Garment: Women's dress
Style: Vintage late-1980s dress
Neckline: Round neckline
Sleeves: Elbow-length sleeves
Bodice: Shaped/fitted bodice
Waist: Defined waistline
Skirt: Long, full skirt
Skill Appeal: A versatile vintage wardrobe pattern
Condition
The sewing pattern is factory-folded, and the instructions are complete.
The original pattern envelope has some wear consistent with its age, including visible creasing, edge wear, and general storage wear. These characteristics are common with authentic sewing patterns that have survived for several decades and do not detract from the usefulness of the uncut, factory-folded pattern inside.
Please review the listing photographs carefully, as the actual vintage pattern and envelope shown are the ones being offered.
Vintage Pattern Sizing — Please Read
Sewing patterns from the 1970s through the 1990s are generally sized smaller than sewing patterns of today.
This Butterick pattern is marked Misses Size 18, but vintage Size 18 should not be assumed to correspond to a modern Size 18.
Please check your actual body measurements against the vintage sewing pattern measurements before purchasing. Selecting a vintage sewing pattern according to measurements rather than your current ready-to-wear size will help you determine whether the pattern is suitable for you.
Why You’ll Love It
Butterick 5544 has the kind of silhouette that makes vintage patterns so much fun to sew. The fitted upper portion combined with the flowing skirt creates a feminine shape that can be styled in many different ways.
It could make a beautiful floral summer dress, country-style dress, church dress, vintage-inspired day dress, cottage-style dress, or special-occasion dress. Add a belt for even more waist definition, or let a beautiful print become the focal point.
It is also an excellent pattern for showcasing vintage-inspired floral fabrics. The large skirt provides plenty of uninterrupted space for an attractive print to shine.
For collectors, this is also an appealing example of an original 1988 Butterick See & Sew Now pattern that remains factory folded more than three decades later.
Shipping Information
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