I don't believe in love at first site, so the feeling first felt like a suckerpunch to the gut. She stood in the corner of a smoky, dimly-lit nightclub, reapplying her lipstick as she watched me approach. She was a classy dame and I knew this by the style of her dress. Its curving neckline had delicate cutouts and its swooping skirt overlay gathered at her left hip that told everyone she was going places. If I didn't know any better, I would say she used the Butterick 5880 pattern from their new summer line. “What girl wouldn't use this pattern?” she said to me confidently.
Cut! Good job, Rita Hayworth. That's a wrap.
This is what plays in my mind as I look at the style of Butterick 5880, their '51 Retro pattern. It captures the look and feel of not only that period, but also the essence of film noir costuming. This dress has a lot of period style that's absolutely beautiful. As soon as the pattern was in my hands, I couldn't wait to make this dress.
With this tutorial, you'll learn not only how to create this retro-style dress, but you'll also learn how to create cutouts, tucks, install a centered zipper, do a full lining, and create a fabric, buckled belt. For beginners, this dress looks complex, but, amazingly, it comes together pretty easily. You just have to take it one step at a time, and we're here to help you every step of the way. We've also broken down the video by step, so even if you need help with just one step, you can click on it above in our “Step Breakdown” tab and only view that section.
To purchase Butterick 5880, you can order it here.
Love this! I am making up reasons and places for this dress.
It’s so cute! I’ve recently gotten into a vintage inspired phase and this is perfect! 😀
What a fabulous dress! It looks like you could do a lot with the pattern and make it your own.
Gorgeous! This is a perfect dress to wear to the theatre. I’m hoping to attend the San Francisco Film Noir festival someday and this dress would be perfection!
i love this dress. the neckline and wraparound skirt detail are so pretty. I’m honestly not sure where I would wear thism. i don’t really wear vintage dresses so this would be something very new for me! I see ne reason why I could not wear it out to dinner even if it was just a casual place. People don’t dress up enough, I find. Fingers crossed!
Just a simply love dress!
I think this it is a requirement that I have this pattern. If I don’t win it, I will be buying it for sure.
i was looking to buy this next week(at joann pattern sale) but id love to win it i love this one
Oh! I need to get this. It would be awesome to start my vintage wardrobe with.
I love this pattern! I am attending a wedding this April which will take place on a boat in San Diego. This dress in navy blue would be Perfect!!!.