Good morning!
I hope you all have had a great weekend. I just finished adapting Butterick 5566, View D, into a casual knit skirt, but I didn't stop there. I decided to turn it into a three piece layering outfit. Here are the three patterns I used, although none of them were used exactly as intended per the pattern instructions except for the McCall's. I guess I'm feeling a bit rebellious these days :) The heathered aqua knit is 100% pima cotton and came from two XXL Calvin Klein men's t-shirts I picked up for $12.99 a piece. The heathered charcoal fabric is a rayon knit, in about the same weight, that I had in my stash. I pre-washed and dried them all, so that I won't have any shrinking issues once I wash the garments. I used my coverstitch machine for all the hems.
Here are the three patterns:
I also decided to line the skirt in nylon tricot both for modesty and for the slippery texture if I decide to wear this with tights when I go to the mainland later this year. To adapt the Butterick pattern to a knit, I eliminated the darts and center back seam and finished the waistband with elastic. I zig-zagged the elastic to the top then turned it down and topstitched it with my coverstitch machine.
I thought I'd show you the various ways these pieces could be worn, beginning with the warmest weather and moving toward colder weather.
And finally:
I had not made the Burda pattern before, but plan to because I really like the hoodie style. So I thought I would use the front, back, and sleeve pieces to check the general fit. I think I am happy with it. All I did to adapt it to this t-shirt was to draft a new front neckline and eliminate the princess seams on the front. The front neckline turned out a bit wide, but works okay for a t-shirt. I turned and top-stitched the neck edge to finish. All in all I like this color blocking style and am happy with the versatility of each piece. PS: I hope to have a new area of the island to show you in a couple of days. In the mean time...have a lovely week. Aloha!
24 comments:
What a wonderful mix and match assortment! (It's sort of a shock to see you wearing boots!) It's a wonderful idea to stretch the patterns you have to their limits.
Yes, yes, yes I really like this. I'll bet you'll meet a lot of people who ask you where you got it from.
I love the way you mix and matched everything. It is an awesome way to transition your pieces. Very good idea and nicely made as well.
These are great pieces and fit you to a "T". I have been reading about wardrobes and capsules-this is a great example. Thank you for sharing :-)
I really love your styling! Thanks for all the pics.
These terrific combos really show off your creativity. This looks like a magazine spread for an all climate travel ensemble.
These are great pieces, and they look super comfy!
Very nice! I'm always impressed with your ability to turn simple patterns into stylish separates.
Wow . You`ve done it again - super stylish . These look versatile as well.
Great combinations!
Great outfit, and great styling ideas! It's so easy to overlook a garment's potential through the seasons. And I really like the colorblocking on you!
Cute, cute, cute! So many ways to wear that!
What a fantastic mix and match mini-wardrobe. Each of the pieces looks wonderful and complements each other in so many ways. I love how you have adapted these patterns to get exactly what you want from them - great job!
Wow! All the pieces you made are great!! They interchange so well, and you look great with each look!
This is so gorgeous! You got the unexpected with these patterns, the end result is absolutely great and so different to look at the options. Wow!
Snap! I just made that Butterick skirt - not adapted though - plain denim like the picture! Love your variation and mix and match pieces!
Shannon, what a cool idea...can you make me a set for my vacation??!! I do love "racer" back tops too!!
I agree with Irene, it's a shock to see you in boots!
All the combos look great!
Great mix and match set! I love the colors, and you were so creative to utilize men's shirts for the fabric!
Those pieces also make a really nice travel wardrobe, especially since they are weather friendly. Nice work!
I like all the different ways they go together. And I like the sporty side panels of the skirt. Nice!
Cute! I really like the tank over the tee. The racerback shoulders really work.
Very sporty looking and a very versatile set of clothing. I can see you'll get plenty of wear!
Hope you had a lovely week.
These are so cute. Great way to use B5566. I might have to copy. Lol BTW- I just finished two skirt using that pattern.
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