Monday, January 13, 2014

Butterick, Spring 2014

Butterick 6022

More new patterns have appeared in the Butterick Catalog!  I heard rumors of new retro designs, but never remember to check the pattern section at JoAnn Fabrics - I actually just got back from an emergency Bemberg rayon run and forgot, once again.  But there was the email about the new Buttericks when I checked my email.

Butterick 6022

Regarding the vintage reproductions:  are they the most amazing things I have ever beheld?  Not even remotely.  But I do like the off-the-shoulder-collar on the bridal design.

Butterick 6018

The other is very familiar to any lover of vintage patterns, although the empire bodice with the princess seamed skirt is something I do not have in my stash.

Butterick 6018

Love the cuffs!

Butterick 6019

This lovely design is classic Alfred Shaheen, and I am positive that Gertie was inspired by some of his vintage pieces.  It looks a bit like her bombshell dress.  

Butterick 6019

This slip is fabulous, but I would never want a knit slip - too much cling factor to deal with.  Perhaps a few alterations and some bias would make it possible to use a woven?  And it really drives me crazy when lace embellishments are only placed on the front (but that would be easy enough to fix!).

Butterick 6031

I am going to study the line drawing a bit more before making any decisions.

Butterick 6031

And speaking of line drawings . . . the mock up and pictures of the dress are nothing special, but the french dart design is very classic (and flattering!) and a welcome change from the standard sheath.

Butterick 6016


Not that I have children to sew for, but would it not be more interesting to have a children’s pattern for this fabulous coat, not just a doll?  I would actually love a version for myself.  Then again, I look nothing like a six year old Shirley Temple, so perhaps I should let it go . . .

Butterick 6000

And this is either completely charming, or really very scary.  Anyway, I think I need a fruit novelty outfit, complete with matching sunhat and rick-rack!  

Butterick 6001

Are any designs tempting you this season?

9 comments:

  1. Love (!) that empire bodice + princess skirt. It strikes me as a silhouette which might to wonders to help give me (petite heighted gal that I am, completely with matching short waist) the illusion of a far longer torso.

    ♥ Jessica

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  2. Could it be that 6019 reminds us of Gertie's bombshell dress because it is also designed by that same delightful seamstress? Seems she's riffing on a theme :)

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  3. I like the simple dress with the French darts. I'm not a fan of princess seams at all, and that design looks universally flattering.

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  4. Love Butterick 6018. Now this dress fits lovely, I'm going to add this one to my list. Thanks for sharing these patterns.

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  5. Those vintage Buttericks are much nicer than the most recent vintage Vogues, imo. I like the model much more too. Now we just need a good sale!

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    1. I totally agree!

      And I think JoAnns is having a Butterick/Vogue Pattern sale in a week or two (perhaps for the holiday weekend?). My local store often does not have the new releases in for a few weeks, so I may wait for the next . . .

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  6. i dint know which outfit is the best, they are so lovely

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  7. That first one looks an awful lot like a bridesmade dress I wore in the 80's!!
    I LOVE the one with the french darts though-- I'll be consulting the JoAnns flyer for the next Butterick sale.

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  8. Oh the empire bodice, and the Shaheen! I've been waiting for them to release that one!

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