Butterick 4190

Loose-fitting dress has”-neckline, front buttoned closing, elasticized waistline, side seam pockets, and full length sleeves gathered into buttoned cuffs, or short sleeves all gathered at caps. Purchased belt and ribbon ties. A has Bertha collar with self ruffle trim. B has contrast *Bertha collar with ruffle and contrast cuffs. C has Bertha collar with purchased trim. Butterick 4190, 1980s.

*A Bertha collar is a wide, flat, round collar, often made from lace or sheer fabric, and usually worn with a low neckline. Bertha collars were popular in the Victorian era and came back in popularity in the 1940s.