Butterick Sewing Pattern 4517: Misses’ formal dress in tea-length or floor-length options A striking vintage Butterick pattern ideal for sewists who love dramatic skirts, elegant structure, and timeless formal design.
Description: Sizes: Misses 6, 8, 10 Sewing Rating: Average Condition: Uncut, factory folded Envelope Description: Dress, tea or floor length, has close-fitting, lined, below waist, shaped front bodice with side front and side back seams, flared skirt, back bow with knot, flower and stay, back zipper, attached underskirt with ruffle and below elbow sleeves with armhole attached underskirt with ruffle and below elbow sleeves with armhole binding and stiffening at cap.
Style & Design Details: Close-fitting, lined bodice with shaped front Defined waist seam with full, flowing skirt Elegant evening silhouette suitable for formal occasions Long sleeves fitted below the elbow Back zipper with optional bow, flower, or stay detail View A features contrast bodice and dramatic underskirt View B offers a softer, romantic variation
Era & Aesthetic: Late 1980s / early 1990s formalwear (1989) Romantic, ballroom, and special-occasion styling Strong waist emphasis with classic full-skirt drama
