Front view.
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Alternate front view.
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Side view.
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Alternate side view.
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Closeup of sleeve.
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Alternate closeup of sleeve.
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Neckline view.
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Closeup of buttons.
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Closeup of button.
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Pattern: Anne Adams 4571
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Project Details:
Pattern: Anne Adams 4571, circa 1940s.
Pattern Sizing: Size 16, 34 bust. This pattern needed heavy revisions, since there was a ton of ease around the bodice area. I had to shorten the bodice by a good three inches or so.
Description: Wrap dress with scalloped details and side buttons.
Did it look like the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes.
Fabric: Cotton sateen. I think this fabric was too heavy for this dress. Next time I do this (if there is a next time!) I need to use something with more drape.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the interesting scallop detail on the neckline and sleeves. I disliked hand-sewing the facings onto the fabric. I also disliked how the scallops puffed up around the bodice when worn. The construction took about a week, but hand-sewing took awhile.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: Shortened the bodice about three inches. I put snaps by the bodice so the scalloped area wouldn’t stick out when worn. Instead of cutting the inner bodice to center front, I ended up making a wrap version of it. I used snaps to secure the inner bodice to the waist.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I don’t think I’ll sew this again anytime soon. The scallops took a really long time to hand-sew.
This dress is so gorgeous on you! Love the fabric & all your details!
Wow, the dress looks so beautiful! And i love the awesome buttons.
Thank you, Letty!
Thank you! The scalloped facings took forever to hand-sew.
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This is gorgeous, what great detail with the scallops and buttons!
This is so pretty! The scallops, of course, are amazing, and I also love the side buttons. This colour really suits you.
Thank you, all!
Where can we find the pattern?
I found mine on Etsy a long time ago.
You did a beautiful job on that dress!
Thank you!
Thank you, Coconut Pie!
Thanks so much for posting this with pictures. I have the pattern and was going to make a dress but am rethinking it. I bought a heavier fabric for this and since you would recommend a lighter fabric I think I will save this pattern for another time. I love all your pictures
Thank you, Mercedes! I still haven’t felt like I’ve done this project justice. The last version was using cotton sateen which was way too heavy. Definitely use a lighter fabric — it will help with the drape.