First up is another version of Butterick 5559. The first version I made is so comfortable and easy to wear I decided I wanted another one.
This version is in a black flocked lace style print which I love. The fabric is a bit thicker and less stretchy than the ponte roma I used before, so I decided to add a zip at the side seam so that I could make it nice and fitted at the waist. I also ended up taking a 1/4 inch seam allowance at the side seams instead of 5/8th as I needed a little more wiggle room - I'm not sure if this is due to the fabric having less stretch or to me expanding slightly since I made the last version.
This dresses has prompted a few comments, I think due to the wow factor of the fabric - people assume its a lace and a lining treated as one, but actually its just one fabric and was super easy to sew :)