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:

Erin said...

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

Natalie L. said...

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

Anonymous said...

Clara looks beautiful - gorgeous suit.

Anonymous said...

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

Linda said...

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

Polly said...

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!

Eileen said...

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

Seeing Each Day said...

Beautiful smart outfit- looks superb in the blue too.

Fiona Ferris said...

Beautiful!

Anonymous said...

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

Coleen

Margo said...

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?).

Anna said...

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!

Sew Blessed Maw [Judy] said...

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

Kate said...

Stunning!

Anonymous said...

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

Carol said...

Clara looks exquisite! (in MD)

seashoreknits said...

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

Rebecca said...

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

J.C. said...

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!

Angela said...

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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