butterick 5046 in three different fabrics

I think I got a little too carried away with this pattern. I think I will retire it now. This first version I made just like the patten The other two I changed up a bit by using bias binding for the armholes and making the back a bit fuller. I like the results.

I think this one is my least favorite. You can't see the fabric very well but it's a burgandy mini-check.

back of version #2

close up of the front. I love this fabric, but the picture does not do it justice.

I added some fullness to the back skirt to make it more flowy. The wind was blowing and it is sticking to me sorry!

I eliminated the armhole and neck facings, and sewed bias strips instead. I love this technique!

I top stitched the hem on the edge and again 1 /4 inch from hem edge. I really like this look I also cut this one fuller in the back by slashing the pattern in three different places to the seam to create more width .

I sewed bias strips of the fabric and bound the armholes for a different look. I also scooped out the armhole to make it look a little more jumper like.

this is a view of the band at the bottom of the bodice. I top stitched this one cause I wanted to.