Bohemian Butterick 5046

Now, this was a fast pattern to make, just as Butterick promised... Fast & Easy!








I've broken a some home sewing rules here, the biggest of which is to not use quilting fabric to make garments. Well, at least if you're an adult. First a picture:

I bought this Andover Fabric design from Whipstitch Fabrics here in Atlanta. I originally was planning to make the dress (view B), but making it a shorter length will be more functional when it starts to get cooler. And it will get cooler. Really.

Things I like:

• the colors and batik-y look of the fabric.
• the 3/4 length sleeve, which you may notice that I narrowed, taking out the hippie-angled hem.
• the bias contrast edging on the neckline and sleeve hem.
• the great Australian timber button I purchased from my Etsy friend, Kylie, in her supply shop, Meluna Beads.
• I'll be able to wear this over jeans or leggings (though I'm not really a leggings girl).

Things I don't like:

•  this cotton isn't a silky feeling cotton, like apparel cotton, but has a more homespun feel. And it's kind of scratchy.
• the sleeves could be just a skootch shorter.
• is it too long for me? I'm kind of thinking that I might shorten it just a bit, maybe an inch, but I might just leave it as is.
• the shoulders are just a bit wide.
• I will always have to wear a cami, or some kind of top under it, as the V is just a bit deep and gappy which is my own fault, as I didn't do any kind of pre-fitting.
• the too-wide shoulders lead to all those wrinkles and extra fabric around the sleeves on the back.

 So, my first fall garment, and I'm mostly happy with it, and it will get some wear. And I was pretty darn excited that I could actually zip up my jeans, albeit with the laying on the bed method. Eek! Good thing the point counting has started.

For my sister: gratuitous picture of avocado plant that I started from a seed.