I think Sybella gave you a good answer. However, if the pattern instructions are that poorly written, I suggest you also let Butterick (McCall) know. You can't be the only frustrated user.
Ann Wass -----Original Message----- From: Charlene C <charlene...@gmail.com> To: h-costume <h-cost...@indra.com> Sent: Fri, Feb 27, 2015 1:49 am Subject: [h-cost] need help with Butterick B6074 It's been a while since I've used a major commerical pattern and I'm finding this one confusing. It seems I need three ribbons for View A: 1/4", 5/8" grosgrain, 7/8". The instructions mention ribbon in three places: steps 49, 57-59, and 66. What the instructions don't tell you is which ribbon to use at which step. I'm assuming the 1/4" is step 49 (sleeves), the 7/8" is steps 57-59 (attach skirt to bodice) and the 5/8" grograin is step 66 (neckline). Can anyone confirm this? At the moment, I can't visualize how steps 57-59 work; I'm hoping it will make more sense when I try it. I also don't quite understand how the finished dress fastens up. I know there's a hook and eye. I'm assuming you tie the ribbon at the neckline. What do you do with the shoelace attached to the inside center front; does it wrap to the back and tie? DEFINITELY not my usual time period. Thanks, Charlene _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list h-costume@mail.indra.com http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
