Vtg Key West Blue Butterfly Print Fabric Baby Butters Dory Pulitzer Style 44x52 For Sale

Up for sale is a rare, highly collectible piece of authentic vintage Key West Hand Print Fabrics cotton material in the gorgeous "Baby Butters" pattern designed by Dory. This genuine 1960s / 1970s Florida textile features a vibrant mid-century modern tropical novelty print with stylized turquoise blue and white butterflies dancing amidst whimsical swirls and vine tendrils. Key West Hand Prints famously designed and manufactured the iconic, colorful fabrics used in early vintage Lilly Pulitzer shift dresses and resort wear, making this an essential piece of fashion history. The fabric is a high-quality, lightweight 100% cotton dressmaking or quilting weight calico with a smooth hand and bright, crisp screen printing. The selvage edge is clearly stamped and reads "BABY BUTTERS... BY DORY... KEY WEST HAND PRINT FABRICS."This original piece of deadstock fabric measures 44 inches wide by 52 inches long, giving you approximately 1.4 yards of continuous material to work with. It is in excellent vintage condition with no stains, holes, fading, dry rot, or odors. The colors remain incredibly bright and saturated, and the edges are clean and unwashed. This authentic Palm Beach preppy style fabric is the perfect amount of yardage for small sewing projects like a vintage-style A-line skirt, matching shorts, a summer tote bag, throw pillow covers, or retro quilting blocks. Whether you are a textile collector, a fan of classic Lilly Pulitzer style, or a maker looking for genuine mid-century craft supplies, this stunning piece of Florida resort fashion history is a must-have!