Butterick have released some new patterns. I don’t actually own many Butterick patterns – not quite sure why, maybe they don’t go on sale as often as some other pattern lines – but there are quite a few that I fancy for me in this release. I always find it more helpful to look at the line drawings of the garments than the photos, since then I don’t get as distracted by the model’s pose or the fabric they’ve made the item in or how it has been styled.
Butterick 5862 – although someone has had a problem with knowing the different between a drawing of the front and the back. I know, it’s yet another wrap dress, but I think that this one looks a little more flattering than many, and I like the sleeve length options.
Butterick 5858 – I love the dramatic sweep of the skirt combined with the long top. It’s styled in a very 20s way in the photo. I probably wouldn’t make this, but I like it.
Butterick 5848 – rather dramatic, interesting seaming, loose and comfortable. Ignore the fact that they say it’s also suitable for maternity….
And last but not least, Butterick 5856 - all that ruching and draping would be quite flattering in the right knit.
But I do have to ask, what were the designers of Butterick 5853 thinking with that bow placement on an otherwise lovely dress?
I love it when you find patterns Lara – because they often suit me too!!
That bow is a crack up – why didn’t anyone say something!
I really like 5856 – particularly the one with the two toned effect.
Maybe we need a gathered top sew-along? View B for me?
I laughed out loud at that last photo!! What were they thinking!
yep, I wondered if you were dipping into a few genres and today confirmed it for me…you’re writing your material for your first stand up show aren’t you?
, you’re a funny lady xx I’m keen on that wrap dress and I see they make it in big sizes…thanks, you great enabler, you
Thanks for pointing me to the new Buttericks. I wasn’t that sold on a lot of these but will probably buy one or two sooner or later!
I thought the same thing…nice dress…shame about the appendiges! I do like the look of the gathered top though.
Maybe we need a gathered top sew-along? View B for me?
The bow is actually tiny fairy wings, but she has the dress on backwards.
Oh Vireya, you just made me laugh out loud!
I’d have that stunned mullet expression if someone asked me to wear that dress as well…
Yep – it’d be view B for me too Lara….
Are those bow loops big enough to hold a drink? This could be pure function for holiday events!
I do love the expression on that model’s face “WTF?” That bow is weird.
I really like the look of the wrap dress. I think that if it were fitted properly, it would be a flattering style for me. I worry that fittng might be tricky in that style though…
The bows are discreet covering for “high beaming” times?