New Summer Butterick: Sabrina/Marilyn Mashup, Dirndl Chic, and Tiki Separates

I have three new patterns out in my Butterick line for summer! An evening gown, a collection of Hawaiian resort separates, and a dirndl-inspired dress.

First, the evening gown! This is B6353.

As you may have guessed, this is almost entirely Sabrina inspired. The fabric, an embroidered organza, is part of my new special occasion fabric collection from Jo-Ann Fabric and Craft Stores.

But look at the bust pleats and the pink illustration, and do you see the shades of Marilyn?

The gown has boning throughout, felt underlining for the bodice (that's how those pleats stay perky), a satin lining, a removable train, and a contrast belt.

As usual, I modeled the patterns! They were shot both on me and a model, so here they are. Believe me, I'm not crazy about showing my pictures side by side with a "real" model (that would require unshakeable body confidence from any woman). But I always like seeing designs on different body types when looking at a garment, don't you?

Here's the line drawing and pattern envelope. 

Next up, B6352 is a dirndl-inspired dress for every day wear. Dirndls: they're not just for October fest anymore!

I became dirndl-obsessed after my recent trips to Germany and Austria, and loved the idea of making a dirndl-ish dress that could be worn everyday. This design is my answer to that idea.

The dress has puff sleeves that resemble a dirndl blouse, a low-cut square neckline, princess seams, a front zipper, a gathered circle skirt with a hemline ruffle, and a waist sash that calls to mind the traditional dirndl apron.

I used mini pompom trim in the sleeve cuffs, neckline, and back princess seams for a fun take on the traditional use of piping in dirndls!

The skirt length is almost tea-length for a retro look. 

The fabric is a lovely rayon challis with allover roses and strawberries, also from my new collection. 

The pattern envelope shows how you can use contrast fabric for the princess panels (and wear sassy sunglasses). Cute!

Lastly, here's B6354, a collection of four tiki-inspired resort separates that can be worn layered or on their own. 

The idea here is that you can wear the bustier and shorts out on the beach . . . 

. . .  and then add a wrap skirt  and perhaps a bolero on top for a little coverage on the town!

You can see the details, as always, in the included line drawing. 

These pieces were sewn in a tropical print sateen. 

I hope you love the new patterns! You can get them on the Butterick website, or your local sewing supply store.