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B6492 in blue dahlia sweater knit
Carol on our ArtBarn team raves about Butterick 6492 as one of her all time favorites, 'A flattering tunic/t-shirt with pockets that is easy and fun to sew, what's not to like!'
Here, we paired Blue Dahlia sweater knit accented with Callum Blue USA knit stripes used in the neckband, one pocket and one sleeve facing.
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V1899 in Jessica japanese corduroy
cozy & sumptuous
We fondly refer to V1899 as The Frenchy Shirt because it evokes shirts seen in Paris that have dressmaker details seen in women’s blouses from the ’30’s and ‘40s as seen in Parisian vintage shops.
The shirt has a straight lined silhouette, shown here in the longer length, in our sumptuous fine wale Japanese cotton corduroy., named 'Jessica' The small doubled over collar has a curved edge, machine stitching emphasize the roll line and is secured with functioning button and buttonhole. I love the look and comfort of the all in one sleeve featuring the vintage dressmaker detailing of an underarm gusset which eliminates bulk, (less fabric at the underarm), and maximizes ease of movement, (the gusset keeps the garment in place when you raise your arm). The sleeves are elbow length with clever turn back cuffs that fasten with a loop and button.
Read more on the blog...
corduroy
V1970 in Corduroy
marcy's version
All last fall and winter, the one piece I kept thinking about and wanting in my wardrobe was a black corduroy jacket. Wished for it in Paris last fall and again back home last winter. Making this jacket was a pleasure and sometimes a struggle. Read more about design changes and decisions on the blog.
a peek Inside V1970 Corduroy jacket
In developing V1970, my first prototype used our Trees Stretch Cotton panel digital print in a mid weight stretch cotton. Love it on its own or layered under the black corduroy jacket!
Vogue 1970
Marcy's new Fall pattern, Vogue 1970 features a semi-fitted jacket and vest with princess seaming details in 2 lengths and 2 collar variations.The jacket is longer by one inch than the vest and has a stand-up collar with tuck at the back neck, while the vest features a smaller stand-up collar with a turned under and stitched edge as a design detail. Both jacket and vest feature in-seam pockets. The jacket is an inch longer than the vest, note that it is easy to add length to either garment at the hem. The jacket features a faced sleeve hem with a vent, and I used a contrasting fabric here. The princess seams feature a horizontal seam and tuck. Lightly fitted in the bust with a shaped flare at the hem, both garments are designed to be worn over a light t-shirt or top. This pair can be worn together or separately and will work in a range of fabrics across the seasons. Read more on the blog.
For the pattern envelope I used a Japanese cotton in a quilting weight for the jacket, and linen for the vest. Other suggested fabrics are jacquard, brocade, denim, mid weight silks, suiting weight wool, stable knits, corduroy or velveteen. See the over 170 fabrics right for these garments in our Vogue 1970 Collection.
