A mid-summer party meant we needed costumes! We haven’t worn costumes since about 2002 and yes, I sewed these ones, too. Vague memories of channeling my ancestors in Viking robes while drinking akavit … We were invited to a summer costume party with a rather specific theme - Austin Powers. My husband immediately said he… Continue reading For Him: Butterick 6534 as a costume
Category: Butterick
Reviews of patterns made by Butterick Pattern Company
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This blog post was originally published on Fabric Mart Fabric's Fabricista blog on May 12, 2021. I've included a bit of extra info and more photos here. Last year I decided to take up golf again after playing only a handful of times over the past two decades. When I think back to what we… Continue reading Fore!
Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!
There are a couple of things on my 'I'm scared to sew' list, and one is pants (aka trousers). Not sack-of-potatoes pull-up pants, but actual adult trousers with a waistband, zipper and shape. I've made 2 pairs of pants in the past, neither successfully. G called the last pair clown pants. But alas, the ready… Continue reading Butterick 6331 ~ Wearable Pants!
Butterick 6494 ~ Athleisure + Retreat Results
A mixed bag of results from the retreat, and nothing finished that weekend. I came home with a car full of UFOs that are finally done, 2 weeks later. Only one pattern was new to me - Butterick 6494 - so the majority of this post is a review. Pattern Butterick 6494 makes athleisure tops,… Continue reading Butterick 6494 ~ Athleisure + Retreat Results
Sleepwear (Butterick 5932)
Maybe I don't need to spend $70 for something to sleep in. Pattern Butterick 5932 describes itself as "Misses' Camisole, Dress, Top, Shorts and Pants: Camisole (fitted through bust) has shoulder straps, and self lined upper sections with elasticized back. Loose-fitting, Semi-fitted shorts ... have elastic waist." I sewed the camisole and shorts. I bought… Continue reading Sleepwear (Butterick 5932)
Janine Sews 