The new Butterick patterns for Fall 2019 were released last week, and you can probably guess my thoughts if you have seen them. I am disappointed that there are no new vintage reproductions. It definitely appears that vintage reproductions are no longer popular as far as the Big 4 are concerned. Of course, I don't care what's in style, and actually prefer things that are at least sixty years out of date, so I really did love having all those "new" vintage designs at my fingertips! That said, I do like a few of the new designs. This Lisette pattern is really lovely. In theory, I would love to add that two-toned dress to my closet in a different color combination. But will I actually make it up? (Provided, of course, I manage to find two fabrics that will work and that I love.)
The design that I am most likely to add to my collection is Butterick 6713. I just love that open neckline! The sleeve on that particular view is not my favorite, but that's an easy change to make. Do we think a balconette bra would work? That's an issue for another day . . . but I think that the neckline with the exposed clavicle is incredibly elegant. I would tuck it into a slim fitting skirt that trumpets out at the hemline and stops at mid-calf. I definitely have plans for this one (just not in the poly satin on the model)!
Butterick 6704 has another lovely neckline. Do I need the pattern just for that neckline? Probably not. But I do like the purple color on that model! And those View B sleeves are a nice silhouette, although I am not entirely sold on them with this dress style.
I am trying to think if I have ever made a double breasted bodice but I can't think of a single one off the top of my head. There is that vintage reproduction double breasted suit that I have been pulling out of the pile every winter but never manage to make it up. Would I be more likely to make this dress? I can't say. But I have decided that I need to make a double breasted design for this Winter season because it is ridiculous that I have never made one!
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I was a little disappointed by the lack of vintage offerings this time around, but I do really like the B6704, especially the sleeves. I have always like the drama of the bell with the long cuff. The double breasted dress looks really nice. I might be slightly concerned about having that much extra fabric on the bodice without it looking thick, but I guess I'll just have to find out. It looks like they were channeling Kate Middleton with the color and styling.
I'm confused by B6713 as the sketches & line drawings do NOT look like the featured picture. Why do pattern companies do this? For me personally I like the blouse in the line drawings but I would be concerned it would turn out like the picture.
Great looks. Especially B6713. Would make a great sheath dress.
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I was a little disappointed by the lack of vintage offerings this time around, but I do really like the B6704, especially the sleeves. I have always like the drama of the bell with the long cuff.
ReplyDeleteThe double breasted dress looks really nice. I might be slightly concerned about having that much extra fabric on the bodice without it looking thick, but I guess I'll just have to find out. It looks like they were channeling Kate Middleton with the color and styling.
I'm confused by B6713 as the sketches & line drawings do NOT look like the featured picture. Why do pattern companies do this? For me personally I like the blouse in the line drawings but I would be concerned it would turn out like the picture.
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