Tuesday, March 27, 2012

A Perfect Suit for Spring: Vintage Butterick 6484


This charming suit pattern promises that when the peplum laps over in the back it will create "a novel effect."


I think it does! Clara wears it in navy cotton twill for spring.

20 comments:

  1. Ooh, quite novel. I love those sleeve cuffs! Always inspired by your sewing.

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  2. What a cute outfit! I'm going to have to try and find that pattern somewhere too!

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  3. Clara looks beautiful - gorgeous suit.

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  4. Oh! Isn't that just the bees-knees!
    Smashing!

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  5. Great looking suit and Clara looks wonderful and very grown-up in it. Congratulations!

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  6. Ohh, I love it! Both the pattern language (I have such a fondness for those descriptions) and the finished product. It looks lovely on Clara!

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  7. Beautiful! She will be the best dressed girl on campus!

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  8. Beautiful smart outfit- looks superb in the blue too.

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  9. Hi, I'm a long time reader, first time commenter....where do you find your vintage patterns?

    Coleen

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  10. I keep reading that peplums are big this year. Aren't you clever! Clara's figure can handle a peplum beautifully. That color is great too - looks more like a marine blue on my screen. I love that paired with deep old gold (a pair of flats or a bag, maybe?).

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  11. Colleen, I used to buy them on ebay, then I decided I have enough (!). So now I only buy extra-special wonderful ones from Lanetzliving.com. Also, sometimes wonderful blog readers send me some. I adore this one!

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  12. Beautiful.. I love it. Clara looks great in it.

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  13. Clara, you are simply stunning in that blue! And, Anna, the dress and your daughter are both beautiful.

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  14. Clara looks exquisite! (in MD)

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  15. Stunning! Beautiful color, great style - it doesn't scream vintage, simply classic style. Great job!

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  16. Lovely! I hope she has a pair of navy and white spectator pumps.

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  17. I love all these dresses you make for yourself and your girls! My oldest is tall and thin like your Clara and I always envision her in those dresses. I am a beginning sewer (as in I've taken the sewing machine out of the box...). I love vintage clothing, and I am anxious to sew practical and beautiful things right away. Do you have any patterns you would recommend for beginners to gather experience while still making something lovely? Thank you!

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  18. Have a look at this dress: etsy/capricious traveler/1950's green gables dress. I think it would suit Clara perfectly.

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