Pattern Description:
Vintage Butterick 503 : Lingerie Set consisting of a slip & knickers
Pattern Sizing:
Bust 36, Size 18
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Oh absolutely
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, very easy
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked that it was so super quick to construct and made up of only 4 pieces.
Fabric Used:
I used a crushed taffeta in a wine/burgundy red with black lace to trim.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Since this pattern was not exactly my size, I did have to trim some off once cut to get the right fit for me but apart from that, no design changes.
I would however like to make this again & perhaps trim some flare off the skirt making it a little straighter & incorporate a side slit trimmed with narrower lace.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I would sew this again & if you own this vintage pattern then I would recommend it absolutely.
Conclusion:
Really easy but flattering lingerie slip. I have not made the knickers but maybe one day...
Renren said... Very lovely slip/nightgown. I'm fascinated by the use of the word "knickers" in this vintage Butterick pattern whose image is shown at your blog. I'm very curious about the copyright date of this old pattern! Beautiful color of fabric, too. 1/12/13 8:12 AM
ak21 said... Hi Renren, this is something I meant to mention on my blog. I cannot see any date on the pattern AT ALL. The most I can see is Butterick of London. I am very curious as to when this pattern was printed myself. I might have to do some investigation with Butterick!! 1/12/13 9:03 AM
caper81 said... Beautiful slip! I actually bought an old pattern recently that resembles this slip. I would like to make it for my future sister-in-law. Seems to be the new thing for a Bride-to-be (lingerie parties, that is). That, and a nice robe. Very cool to get a Vintage pattern passed down to you :) 1/12/13 9:06 AM
ak21 said... Ive updated my blog with the details on the pattern regarding its date. I kinda like that its a bit of a mystery TBH but my curiosity is a bugger too. 1/12/13 9:14 AM
style inspired said... lovely!
Based on the hairstyles on the illustration, I'm guessing it's from the 1940s. Do the knickers have a snap closure? 1/12/13 9:28 AM
Renren said... ak21, I was actually going to ask if it was Butterick for the U.S. or a European printing, and I did not because I thought, Butterick is U.S. Well, there you have it . . . Butterick of London. I was very curious about the word "knickers" which I associate with either England or Australia OR U.S. people of a much older generation. Thanks for the response. And I do think those gusseted knickers look very comfy!!! 1/12/13 9:43 AM
brissie71 said... Stunning! I liked the link to your blog, too. Lots of interesting reading! 1/13/13 2:43 AM
ak21 said... @styleinspired - the knickers have 3 buttons down the side however you could indeed use snap closures. I might try these considering there is so much interest....I just fear to model them :) 1/18/13 4:32 AM
Very lovely slip/nightgown. I'm fascinated by the use of the word "knickers" in this vintage Butterick pattern whose image is shown at your blog. I'm very curious about the copyright date of this old pattern! Beautiful color of fabric, too.
1/12/13 8:12 AM
Hi Renren, this is something I meant to mention on my blog. I cannot see any date on the pattern AT ALL. The most I can see is Butterick of London. I am very curious as to when this pattern was printed myself. I might have to do some investigation with Butterick!!
1/12/13 9:03 AM
Beautiful slip! I actually bought an old pattern recently that resembles this slip. I would like to make it for my future sister-in-law. Seems to be the new thing for a Bride-to-be (lingerie parties, that is). That, and a nice robe. Very cool to get a Vintage pattern passed down to you :)
1/12/13 9:06 AM
Ive updated my blog with the details on the pattern regarding its date. I kinda like that its a bit of a mystery TBH but my curiosity is a bugger too.
1/12/13 9:14 AM
lovely! Based on the hairstyles on the illustration, I'm guessing it's from the 1940s. Do the knickers have a snap closure?
1/12/13 9:28 AM
ak21, I was actually going to ask if it was Butterick for the U.S. or a European printing, and I did not because I thought, Butterick is U.S. Well, there you have it . . . Butterick of London. I was very curious about the word "knickers" which I associate with either England or Australia OR U.S. people of a much older generation. Thanks for the response. And I do think those gusseted knickers look very comfy!!!
1/12/13 9:43 AM
Stunning! I liked the link to your blog, too. Lots of interesting reading!
1/13/13 2:43 AM
@styleinspired - the knickers have 3 buttons down the side however you could indeed use snap closures. I might try these considering there is so much interest....I just fear to model them :)
1/18/13 4:32 AM