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Monday, February 6, 2012

Butterick 5531-Jacket




Here's my review of the jacket.  Butterick 5531.  I used Vogue 8464 for the skirt.  The blouse is Vogue 1127 which was reviewed last year.
                                      
Pattern Description:  Semi-fitted, hip length, lined jackets A, B, C have French darts top-stitched in place, topstitch trim. A: patch pockets. A, B: front button closing. C: no closures. 

Pattern Sizing:  BB(8-10-12-14), FF(16-18-20-22) 


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes 


Were the instructions easy to follow?  Yes


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?  I love the collar, the top-stitch details for the darts. 

 
Fabric Used:  Stretch Bengaline from Fabric.com


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:  I did not make any changes.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?  I'll probably sew this jacket again in a different fabric.  Yes I do recommend to others.

Conclusion: While I do like the pattern, it was the fabric that I am not pleased with.  I've had this fabric paired with the pattern for many months.  I knew the fabric had a hint of stretch, but once I started sewing the jacket, it seemed like it had more than just a hint.  I wore this to church and it appeared to be okay afterwards which is when the photos were taken.  I decided to wear again Monday evening to a meeting. During the construction process, I feared the fabric would begin to stretch out some from sitting when worn.  After arriving home, I've decided to find another fabric for this pattern which should be an easy task.




4 comments:

Faye Lewis said...

You make such pretty things. Nice suit.

Monica D said...

Pretty!!!

The Slapdash Sewist said...

I like that long diagonal dart--very nice!

House of Pinheiro said...

very elegant