Butterick: 5169 (See and Sew Tops, Skirts) - Type:Tops  | | Viewed 264 times
| | Review rated Very Helpful by 7 people | | Reviewed by: | Heatherrique | 
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| | Posted on: | 11/5/09 10:54 AM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Butterick Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | See other patterns in this category: Dresses | Available for sale on PR: $2.99 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Corduroy [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
Misses' top and skirts
Pattern Sizing:
A(6-8-10-12) B(14-16-18-20). I sewed a "12'. I usually sew a "12" at the shoulders, tapering to a "14" at the bust and hips. I was surprised to find that the "12" was somewhat roomy at the bust and the upper back. The model on the envelope at the right encountered some issue with her bra nearly peeping out.
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! The instructions were well written and the illustrations alongside them were adequately clear for sewists like myself to rely on them almost completely.
Favorite Features
* Vertical darts for shaping: two on each front and the four on the back, which give the top a flattering silhouette.
*Scoop neck
* I like the fact that it is easy to sew.
* The retro 40's/late 80's/early 90's look. I remember having a favorite top with similar styling in the early 90's.
Not-so-favorite features
* I would feel more comfortable if the neckline was a tad higher. If I wore this to work, I would definitely wear a tank underneath, just in case.
* Due to a combination of the material I was using and other factors, it was somewhat of a challenge to get the neckline to stay flat so that the facing would not show. Understitching was necessary per the instructions.
*It was a challenge to create the pleat at sleeve caps between the two markings, again due to the material I was working with. I hand gathered the top edge and hand basted the sleeves to the armscye, before machine stitching.
Fabric Used:
Stretch corduroy from Fabrics.com
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
* Omitted the pleat at the lower edge of the sleeve due to a possibility that it be too fitted for me.
*Ignored the pleat (between two circles ) on the sleeve cap, and the other above the lower hem of the sleeve
*I sewed the facing to the wrong side of the sleeve (correct side of facing to wrong side of sleeve edge) and topstitched the sleeve facing to the visible side, to avoid hand stitching the facing from the inside.
* Took in each dart 1/8" (1/4" at the widest part)
* I used four nearly transparent buttons.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Maybe, after a few adjustments, and with different fabric. The one I used made this suitable for a shirt/jacket.
Conclusion:
This is actually the first piece that I sewed with a Butterick's See and Sew. I did not find the pattern much easier than Butterick's "very easy" pattern. However, the directions are easy to follow and nicely written.
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<< Previous Review Next Review >> | Reader Comments | | heathercampbell29 | 11/5/09 | wow, the seaming and neckline on this top are very flattering on you! | | * * * | | Jali | 11/5/09 | I love the structure in this. The shape flatters and fits you well. Great choice of colour as always and the buttons fit in perfectly too. Nicely done! | | * * * | | puddypaws | 11/5/09 | This is adorable on you. Great job. | | * * * | | Re Becca | 11/5/09 | That looks super cute and very timeless. I love your fabric choice, way to think "outside the box" | | * * * | | marec | 11/5/09 | "cord on blue" haha, got it. Really cute top and a great color for you. | | * * * | | busymomof3 | 11/5/09 | This looks great on you! I too think it is very flattering on. Great job! | | * * * | | HawkeMorningStar7 | 11/5/09 | Ditto on how cute and flattering this neckline is on you. Love your humour! | | * * * | | Sweetsong | 11/5/09 | Great style for, and great job done by you! Very attractive. | | * * * | | mendospot | 11/5/09 | It's very you. | | * * * | | Paris75008 | 11/5/09 | Absolutely adorable! | | * * * | | Christas | 11/5/09 | Very pretty style and color..... looks very nice on you! | | * * * | | FreyaStark | 11/5/09 | A very nice top and a lovely colour. | | * * * | | cleverkitty | 11/5/09 | Very nice top, I love the color on you and the neckline. | | * * * | | ClaireF in CA | 11/5/09 | Love your top and love the way it looks on you! The color is lovely, and the fit is excellent! Your top is much nicer than the ones in the pattern photos! | | * * * | | Barbara V | 11/5/09 | Your top is lovely in stretch corduroy and the color looks wonderful on you. Very complimentary style as well! | | * * * | | Catbird | 11/5/09 | Wow - I love that color and style on you! All your pattern changes seem to have worked like a charm. That neckline looks perfect to me, but I understand the uneasiness of feeling that it's a bit too low. It's a lovely top. | | * * * | | mhk3boys | 11/6/09 | Your top looks really pretty! | | * * * | | LollyVee | 11/6/09 | This is the most flattering top I've seen on you! Nice one! | | * * * | | waltzqueen | 11/6/09 | Super cute!! That neckline is perfect for you. | | * * * |
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