Friday, August 23, 2013

Fall Buttericks 2013


This is a first! It's the first time I have posted about the Butterick releases, but there are several patterns that I like in this fall batch.

First up is this stunning long coat from Katherine Tilton, Butterick 5960. It's very elegant and the version on the envelope looks like maybe the fabric was painted. If you live in a really cold climate, you might want to add a closure to it.

Someone mentioned on Stitcher's Guild that Katherine stenciled the coat, so I went and found the silk screens that she used on Marcy's site. They are gorgeous! Just the sort of thing that would make a great Christmas gift, if my kids ever bothered to read my blog. ;)

Set of 3 Enso Stencils

Next is another pattern from Katherine Tilton, Butterick 5961, a top and pants. The top has a sweatshirt-sort of vibe, and features an angled armscye and a stand-up collar. The pants feature vertical seams and are slim fitting.

I quite like this Very Easy tunic, Butterick 5954, with it's overlapped front and uneven hem. It might need a little tacking to keep the front in place, especiallly over a full bust, but it's cute.

Some time ago, one of my e-friends was admiring a Lafayette 148 top. This pattern, Butterick 5955, reminds me of that top, with it's shoulder seam detail, color blocking, and loose fit. (The top she admired was color blocked in white and black.) I also quite like the modified mandarin collar on view A (and shown in the pic).

I am always looking for new jacket and coat patterns, and Butterick 5958 looks very promising. A short jacket that features armscye princess seams, front and back, asymmetric closure, and both a zippered and buttoned option. There is also a collared and collar-less version, and a version without sleeves for those who want a vest. Yes, I like this very much!

This might seem to be a mundane pattern, but it's difficult to find patterns for workout-type wear that have style and panache. Most such patterns are not that interesting. This pattern has a very RTW feel to me with it's shoulder yoke, side panels, exposed zipper, in-seam pockets. I definitely like this one.

Another coat! I have been hankering to make a trench coat, but I think I want to make a single-breasted coat, instead of the double-breasted, which is more in fashion at the moment. This coat, Butterick 5966, has some of the elements I look for in a good coat. The pattern features shoulder princess seams, a flared hem, a standing collar, and is otherwise fairly basic - a great pattern to add interesting details to or to make up in an interesting fabric. (I am showing the illustration instead of the photo because it's hard to see details in the busy fabric they choose - for a moment I thought it had a peter pan collar!)

Those are my picks! There is no BMV sale right now, which is fine with me. I have *plenty* to sew, but I plan to pick these up when there is a sale!

20 comments:

  1. I love so many of the new patterns also. We share some of the same likes.

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  2. The first coat is very similar to one I made in the early '80s. Both my sister and I made one from heavy tweeds. We liked them until my then husband called them carpet coats. Well they did look like they were made of carpet, but did he have to bring it to our attentions?! Memories....

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  3. Thanks for highlighting these patterns. I was looking at that vest pattern too and thinking about some technical fabric I have. . . I usually never look at Butterick patterns so this is very helpful!

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  4. That first coat pattern is a killer. I may have to do that one too. It just looks yummy. I also have a great fabric for 5958. You really have me thinking now. I think Joanns has them on sale this week coming up.

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  5. I like all your picks, casual and stylish.

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  6. Just coming out of the winter months I can see the much needed 'need' of some of these coats - they will be in my basket at the next sale...J

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  7. I don't normally go for Butterick but those two coats are great. This looks like a really good collection. Thanks for posting!

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  8. Nice highlight of new fall Butterick patterns. I liked a few of your picks for myself. Will have to go check out the new patterns. I only have a gazillion patterns now.

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  9. Almost exactly my picks, only difference is the last coat with the flare. Not quite sure about the Katherine Tilton coat but will get the top and pants on the next sale. I love the overlapped tunic especially. Very good batch of patterns this time.

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  10. When I saw these I thought of you because they look so much like your style aesthetic. You will make lovely garments! I only found a few of these I liked which is good since I have so many Vogue ones that I really want to sew!

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  11. Thanks for sharing these. I particularly like the orange Butterick jacket and the Butterick coat with the princess seams from the shoulder. I have added both to my wish list.

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  12. The KT jacket/coat is nice, though not as original as some of her other designs. However, $75 for "emptiness" stencils? Not Zen, but surely would empty your pocket.
    Interesting that most of your picks mirror those of mine. It will be interesting to see all the different versions of these this coming season.

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  13. Thanks for the round up! I love when others give me their best of so I don't have to. I especially like the pants and the 5955 top

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  14. Thanks for the report! There are some really nice ones in there. The stencil is really cool, very modern and graphic and bold. I'm intensely curious as to how she got the "hole" to stay in place while screening.

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    1. It's ok, haha, I just figured it out, it must be one of those permanent "burn-away" stencils, which explains the price :)

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  15. Oooh, 5958 the princess assymetrical jacket is awesome!! Versatile, nice lines-- interesting but not overdone. Thanks for bringing it to my attention!!

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  16. The first coat (5960) is a knockout. I'll just need new leather gloves, boots, and a huge satchel. Sounds like a plan!

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  17. Lady, I know drapey and loose has kinda been your style, but you're so fit now you should totally rock more structured stuff-you definitely have the skills to make that sort of stuff. For example I wanna see you in a structured blazer/ shaped jacket with the kinda front closure that would really set off your face shape and bob.. Just my 2 cents.

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  18. When I saw that first coat pattern, I immediately though of you! Can't wait to see what you come up with to add to your collection of outerwear!

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  19. I've seen a few patterns here that I really like. Can't wait to see what you do with them. Happy Stitching.

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