• I removed the ruching from the front and back.
• I lengthened View B by 8 inches... FYI, it's really short.

• I lenthened the sleeves by 7.5 inches and left the hems unfinished.  My sweater knit does not fray or unravel.

• I removed the ruching from the collar and removed 3 inches from the length.
• Instead of the recommended 1/4" wide elastic, I used 3/4" wide and significantly shortened the length.  Due to the weight of my sweater knit, my elastic needed to be tighter for a more secure fit.

• And I decided that I liked the hem of the dress left unfinished as well.  The hem slightly rolls, but I'm okay with that as a design detail.

Project Details

Pattern: Butterick 5247, view D
Fabric: sweater knit
Description: Semi-fitted, above mid-knee dresses with cowl-like collar and long dolman sleeves.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Considering that I used practically the same color, I think it looks a lot like it!

Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were like half a page. They were not needed. They could have just stuck the pattern in the envelope and said, "Go for it!"

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
No complaints! I loved everything. I especially loved the style. It is very of the moment and I was looking for quick, easy and trendy pieces to add to my Fall wardrobe.

Fabric Used:
A sweater knit I picked up at Hancock's.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I didn't have to change a thing. I made this straight out of the envelope.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I don't know if I'll sew this again, but it's a good chance. I really like cow neck sweaters, so it's possible that I may do the tunic/top. Yes, I recommend this to others!


Conclusion:
This is a great, fun piece to have in your closet. It lives up to it's claim as a "1 Hour Pattern". That's about how long it took to make this!

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Pattern: McCall's 5394, view C
Fabric: Nylon lycra

Description: Lose fitting, below waist, proportionate-sized leggings have elastic waist and two length variations

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes.

Were the instructions easy to follow?

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
What I loved about this pattern is that it is proportioned for petite, average or tall. Clearly I picked the tall.

Fabric Used:
A nylon lycra knit I picked up at Hancock's.

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made:
I cut the medium and added an inch so that they would be extra long.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will probably sew these again and again!

Conclusion:
Leggings are a practical and on-trend way to work dresses and tunics this Fall. The comparable RTW leggings that I found were way more than I was willing to pay. And the one's in my price range weren't long enough. I'm so glad that I discovered this pattern!