Wednesday, September 09, 2015

A Summerweight Housecoat: Retro Butterick 5152



(Just in time for cooler weather) I have made myself the lightest of lightweight housecoats for the warm months. I found this beautiful almost-sheer floral lawn at Hancock's for $3/yard, and scooped it up for a project I knew would take many a yard--Retro Butterick 5152.


This pattern goes together easily and fits me nicely. And, helpfully, isn't too low-cut to assist with morning decency.

9 comments:

  1. Delightfully retro and so pretty -
    love the "assist with morning decency"
    :-)

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  2. I love lawn! Your robe is lovely.

    Lisateresa

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  3. I absolutely love this pattern! It's been pinned to my idea board for years! Please share the finished projects and critique the pattern!

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  4. I'm inspired to look for this pattern. This is really lovely.

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  5. *Sigh* I never see fabric for $3/yd anymore. This is loveliness.

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  6. So beautiful !

    Barb in Nebraska

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  7. I love this! I'm so glad you still make things like this! I was so inspired when I saw all your dressing posts from the past and your sewing projects. I bet these things really make you feel as lovely as they look!

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  8. love it! I made myself a flannel robe from this pattern after seeing it on your blog :) Perhaps I need a short-sleeved warm weather version. But yes, this pattern is a total fabric hog.

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