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Wednesday, July 13, 2011

Giveaway: Butterick 4790, The Walkaway Dress From 1952


Butterick 4790
Originally Butterick 6015 from 1952
Hi Readers!
Today I'm giving away this Butterick Retro pattern 4790 based on Butterick 6015 from 1952. It's a very simple one piece, ingeniously designed wrap dress. It's also a cult classic among vintage stitchers and a great project for beginners. A quick Google Image search will find you dozens of interesting variations of this pattern. This is a Retro re-issue modern pattern so it is sized in modern sizes. Also, this pattern has a lot of added ease so you may want to cut it one size smaller.
Here is a small history on this classic pattern:
During the 1950's, Butterick experienced a phenomenon it had not known since the 'Garibaldi Suit' of the late 1860's. It was pattern 6015, and it was dubbed the 'walk-away' dress, because it was so easy you could "Start it after breakfast... walk-away in it for luncheon!".
It's simple yet flattering wrap design and easy construction were what made it so popular. Sales of the pattern were so great, that at one point manufacturing of all other patterns ceased, and only the 'walk-away' dress was produced until all back-orders for this dress could be filled.
Here are some past issues of the Walkaway Dress which has been in circulation in some form since it was originally issued in 1952:



As you can see you can shorten the pattern also to give it a more modern look.

This pattern is sized 8 to 14 in modern sewing pattern sizes.
This Giveaway is International. 

Rules to enter my Giveaway:

1. Leave a comment below with your e-mail included and formatted like this:
Suesmith(at)gmail(dotcom)
2. For a second entry follow my blog.
3. For a third entry Like my Facebook page or Tweet about the giveaway.
Good luck!
This Giveaway will be open until Sunday night.

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52 comments:

  1. Claire CooperJuly 13, 2011 at 10:50 AM

    I follow your blog anyway - I love this design and am desperate to get my hands on one.
    art.coopsville@gmail.com

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  2. AlasselJuly 13, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    I've never tried to make an item of clothing before, unless you count a tunic for Halloween in 2000! This dress does look like a lot of fun, so it would be fun to give it a shot!

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  3. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    i already follow your blog! and i LOVE this pattern! thanks for sharing!
    - gabby
    gabriellecato(at)gmail(dotcom)
    thenewcatos.blogspot.com

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  4. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 11:52 AM

    i am a fb follower now!
    - gabby
    gabriellecato(at)gmail(dotcom)
    thenewcatos.blogspot.com

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  5. UnknownJuly 13, 2011 at 11:53 AM

    beautiful pattern!
    - gabby
    gabriellecato(at)gmail(dotcom)
    thenewcatos.blogspot.com

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  6. DebiJuly 13, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    ooohhh! count me in! myhappysewingplace (at) googlemail (dot) com

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  7. ChristyJuly 13, 2011 at 3:10 PM

    Hey, I'm in and I'm already a follower. You can get my email addy via my blogger profile.

    :)

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  8. sertyanJuly 13, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    What a lovely pattern, Thank you for the chance!

    sertyan (at)yahoo(dotcom)

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  9. sertyanJuly 13, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    I am already following you!

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  10. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    I'm trying to (really buckle down and) teach myself to sew, and I would love to start with a great-for-beginners vintage pattern. This dress is adorable! Thank you.
    -amysweeps(at)gmail(dot)com

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  11. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    I'm following your blog via GFC.
    -amysweeps(at)gmail(dot)com

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  12. AmyJuly 13, 2011 at 6:43 PM

    I like your blog on Facebook (A. Mace).
    -amysweeps(at)gmail(dot)com

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  13. my thrifty closetJuly 13, 2011 at 10:03 PM

    I love it thank you!

    mongshan@gmail.com

    love~mongs
    mythriftycloset.blogspot.com

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  14. hueiseiJuly 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    Lovely pattern :D
    I am sure the result will be fantastic.. I would like to have the chance to win it..
    Thank you..
    cheers from hueisei(at)gmail(dot)com

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  15. hueiseiJuly 13, 2011 at 11:02 PM

    I am following your blog via GFC..
    cheers from hueisei(at)gmail(dot)com

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  16. MarieJuly 14, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    I'd love to enter your giveaway as I've recently seen some great versions of this pattern! I'm a follower already, many thanks!

    sklipikish[@]hotmail[dot]com

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  17. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 1:27 PM

    This pattern is on my ultimate "want" list!

    sweetwatercloth(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  18. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 1:28 PM

    I am a loyal follower :)

    sweetwatercloth(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  19. AnonymousJuly 14, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    My page 'likes' your page on facebook too!

    sweetwatercloth(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  20. KelieJuly 14, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    What a beautiful pattern, and fun history lesson! :)

    keliestocking(at)gmail(dot)com

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  21. LouiseJuly 15, 2011 at 1:15 AM

    Great pattern thanks for the giveaway

    louisebowen1@hotmail.com

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  22. LouiseJuly 15, 2011 at 1:16 AM

    I follow your blog as well

    louisebowen1@hotmail.com

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  23. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 4:52 AM

    Wow, very interesting pattern.
    crickettcrossing (at) yahoo (dotcom)

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  24. sewsueJuly 15, 2011 at 5:12 AM

    Great pattern...I just had to enter since my name is Sue Smith! Already followed the blog; have added fb. Suesews4fun(at)yahoo(dotcom).

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  25. javedeJuly 15, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    I would love to win this!
    javede(at)hotmail(dot)de
    (I am on vacation till the 24th)

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  26. MariaJuly 15, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    Thanks for the giveaway. Would love to try this pattern with a short hem, as you suggested.

    riann68(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  27. MariaJuly 15, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    I've 'liked' you on facebook.

    riann68(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  28. MariaJuly 15, 2011 at 9:44 AM

    I'm following your blog via email.

    riaann68(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  29. LizzyJuly 15, 2011 at 9:51 AM

    Nice pattern! I am gonna follow your blog, meanwhile I am entering to the giveaway, my email is
    lizzyvintage(at)yahoo(dot)com(dot)mx

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  30. janeJuly 15, 2011 at 10:01 AM

    Wow, I used to make dresses like that in the 70s. I would love to make another

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  31. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:17 AM

    I have been stalking this pattern forever, I would love to make a polka dot version!

    amym710(at)gmail(dot)com

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  32. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I also follow your blog

    Amy W
    amym710(at)gmail(dot)com

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  33. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    I am a Facebook fan, too!

    Amy W
    amym710(at)gmail(dot)com

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  34. BeccaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:26 AM

    Great giveaway. Thanks for the chance to win. Becca
    restoringherlegacy(at)hotmail(dotcom)

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  35. BeccaJuly 15, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    I enjoyed my visit today. I just became a follower. Becca
    restoringherlegacy(at)hotmail(dotcom)

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  36. Amy SJuly 15, 2011 at 1:10 PM

    I'm a follower, and I'm leaving contact info. I would *really* love to have this pattern!!!!!!
    achristinesearl(at)gmail(dot)com

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  37. kathleen cJuly 15, 2011 at 1:13 PM

    Thanks for the background on the dress! Quite interesting to hear about the popularity of the pattern and the different variations.

    hairystitches[at]gmail[dot]com

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  38. SewPaulaJuly 15, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    Love this pattern! I've been reading your blog for a while now and really enjoy it.

    sewpaula(at)gmail(dot)com

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  39. KittyJuly 15, 2011 at 2:18 PM

    Hi!
    I just discovered your blog from Sew Retro. It's very interesting!
    Thank you so much for the giveaway!
    kittyrosey(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  40. blackberryJuly 15, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    Cool patt, I'd like to try it. tokeberry(at)live(dotcom)

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  41. AnonymousJuly 15, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    amandajstock(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  42. MaryJuly 15, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    Such fun! Here is my info:

    carroll61354(at)charter(dot)net
    my blog kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com

    I am following and liked you on FB.

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  43. JulJuly 16, 2011 at 2:07 AM

    Lovely giveaway!
    My mail is giulia.lifeisaromanticpoem(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  44. JulJuly 16, 2011 at 2:08 AM

    And I'm also following your blog!

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  45. sorbetsurpriseJuly 16, 2011 at 3:47 AM

    I have always been very interested in this pattern an would love the opportunity to win one! slatchem(at)hotmail(dotcom)

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  46. BeataJuly 16, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    I followed your blog and liked you on Facebook!
    bubbykhaidurova[at]hotmail[dot]com

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  47. AnonymousJuly 16, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    What a wonderful blog. I would love to be entered in the giveaway!

    stef218(at)gmail(dotcom)

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  48. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 8:26 PM

    I hope I'm not too late!

    calicosdairybarnATgmailDOTcom

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  49. UnknownJuly 16, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    I'm following your blog now, as well.

    calicosdairybarnATgmailDOTcom

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  50. ShiraJuly 17, 2011 at 1:55 AM

    Shirapushon@gmail.com
    Thanks for the giveaway I'm going to check your blog :)

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  51. Rowanna Ellis NaveiraJuly 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM

    I've been trying to find this pattern! I live in Spain and it's hard to find vintage patterns here

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  52. WondertwinJuly 17, 2011 at 6:03 PM

    I would love to win this pattern! I just started sewing again and have been reading your blog for about a month. I love everything you make! My email address is: lmwtaylor(at)yahoo(dotcom)

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