New Fall Buttericks!

Oh, how I love new patterns. I can't seem to ever get enough! Here is the new line-up. Not too incredibly impressive, but I did manage to find two that I like.

Does this Suzi Chin dress look a little vintage to you? I love the one with the contrast waist inset.

Here's a simple little knit top with a fun neckline. I'll probably be making view C for fall/winter.

I'm currently working on NewLook 6348, with the collar and piping, but it is taking forever! I'm hoping to finish it tonight and post it tomorrow evening.

Burda's August issue - my picks

Bored with these yet? Sorry, but I love my Burda subscription. In fact, I just renewed for another year.

Up first in this cute skirt 107. I love everything about it and the back is just as fun as the front. And y'all know I adore all that topstitching, right?


This next one is top 117. I already have a semi-shear light pink on pink polka dot fabric in the stash that I think would be perfect for this design. Except I think I'll add an elastic casing around the waist for some definition, then wear it with a skinny belt.


I can't resist this feminine little jacket with ribbon and bows for trim right above the pockets. I'm thinking the gray wool also already in my stash would be nice, with maybe black velvet ribbon for the trim. Although I'll have to check first and make sure it's not too scratchy.
And lastly I really like the skirt from this duo, 121. If my scanner was working I'd show you a picture of the back. It's got a triangular yoke and center back seam under the bottom point. I love the front as well. No fabric ideas yet.
Cape 111 certainly does intrigue me, but I can't see myself wearing it. I also like the velvet dress, 113, but it seems really plain to me. Perhaps I'll get inspired by one of you to make it up. Did I miss any of your favorites?

BWOF 7-2009-124A - Pink floral knit wrap top

Hey, I actually got this made the same month of its pattern publication! Of course, it was super easy, I'll give you that. And no, I did not make these pants. I wish!

Ooh, I just love the back wrap detail. But Christine is right, it is low, and my bra strap keeps showing when I make the slightest move. Consequently I just purchased one of those backless and strapless stick-on bras from Ebay that had great reviews. I'll probably be making this as a knee-length dress as well.

Here's the neckline close-up. The tie around the neck is very comfortable in a knit. (I tried it first with a ribbon to check the fit - ouch!) This ITY knit was purchased from Deverfabrics.com and rolled like crazy on all the selvages.

I did accidentally sew the thinner part of the tie to the side seams with the wider part in front. Oh well, it doesn't look much different.

Are you wondering what ever happened to Vogue 8553? This is as far as I got with it (ignore the wonky neckline):

Which I didn't care for at all! It's not a bad pattern, but I think the black contrast was a mistake. It was too dark and made my bust look super small. Also, this turned out to be quite big in the waist. I cut the top in an 8 because it was so big, but should have cut the entire thing in an 8. I might make this again without the contrast in the smaller size. For now it's going back in my pattern drawer. I was able to harvest the fabric, though, so I'm not counting it as a wadder.