My New Fall/Winter Butterick Designs!

Butterick 5953 and 5962

Readers, I have two new patterns released from Butterick! 

The first is B5962, and it's directly inspired by Dior's iconic Bar Suit of 1947.

I've spent many an hour on the internet looking for a pattern that would replicate the structure of the Bar Suit, to no avail. So I decided it would be the perfect starting point for one of my Butterick patterns!

The jacket is silk faille, underlined in silk gazaar (a heavy organza) for body). It has hair canvas structure inside, as well as a horsehair stabilizer at the hem. It features bound buttonholes, a notched lapel, and cuffed sleeves.

HUGE applause to the stylist of these Butterick photos!

The hourglass shaping is achieved through side panels and darts.

The skirt is made of lace. It's lined in taffeta for body, and has a wide horsehair braid hem facing for body. The waistband is made from grosgrain ribbon.

The pattern difficulty rating is average.

Next up is B5953, a simple wrap dress with lots of vintage flair.

The star detail of this dress is the structured bands over the bust, in contrast fabric.

The dress has elbow-length sleeves, dart shaping, and a side button closure.

There's a back godet for walking ease, done in contrast fabric.

I made the sample in wool gingham, with black gabardine contrast. The edges are finished with facings, and the pattern rating is Easy.

These designs were both very challenging and satisfying to design--I hope you enjoy them!