Butterick B6287 (2015), view C, knit tunic
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chebeOnce upon a time, not so long ago, I ordered a bunch of sewing supplies. When they arrived I discovered that the shop had packed the items using pattern tissue as padding. Well, I do love a good puzzle, so after unpacking I sorted through it all. I had four complete patterns, two in both size ranges, the other two in just one size range. One of those is Butterick 6287 (from 2015). Pattern Review is not as helpful as it could be, but I was able to find the front envelope and back envelope elsewhere. Which I feel is enough information to be able to make this tunic.
The big four USA pattern companies have a standardised sizing chart, but I couldn't find useful finished garment measurements anywhere. Erring on the side of caution I made the largest size, XXL (24-26). I'm not a fan of unnecessary collars, and was curious about what the jagged hem would look like, so I went with View C, but using the contrasting fabrics like the other views. I also opted to make the sleeves in the contrast colourway as well, and to shorten the sleeves by 28cm/11".
I went with the French Terry (is the T capitalised? Is there non-French terry?) suggestion. (Heavier than t-shirt jersey, but not as heavy as sweatshirting, think light-hoodie material.) For the main colourway I went with a very jazzy choice, for me at least, a blue and pink disco ball print, 95% cotton 5% elastane, 250gsm. For the contrast I went with a simple brushed purple, 95% cotton 5% elastane, 250gsm. With Gütermann thread in colour 373.
The pattern has ten pieces, but one is for the collar, which I don't need to worry about. The others are the full length View D option, with 'cut-here for A/B/C hem' markings. The pattern is very informatively marked. It specifies the different seam allowances for the sleeved vs sleeveless versions and the two hems. (Ahh, so my hem is unfinished, at least that makes figuring out how to deal with those angles easier.) The neckline and sleeves are just 5/8" / 1.5cms, which I turned once, with one row of top-stitching. All I really had to figure out was how to arrange the pieces, and in what order. Iirc I did everything with a straight stitch. The fabric being French Terry I didn't even bother to finish any seams. This went together very quickly.
It is a lot. But it's fun. It's also much too big. And the sleeves aren't as short as I'd wanted, finishing just below the elbow. But, I've found myself using it as a sewing tunic, just thrown over whatever I'm wearing, as my sewing area is often quite cold, and there are no cuffs, collars, or zips, to get in the way. It's actually working out very well. Puzzle completed.
The big four USA pattern companies have a standardised sizing chart, but I couldn't find useful finished garment measurements anywhere. Erring on the side of caution I made the largest size, XXL (24-26). I'm not a fan of unnecessary collars, and was curious about what the jagged hem would look like, so I went with View C, but using the contrasting fabrics like the other views. I also opted to make the sleeves in the contrast colourway as well, and to shorten the sleeves by 28cm/11".
I went with the French Terry (is the T capitalised? Is there non-French terry?) suggestion. (Heavier than t-shirt jersey, but not as heavy as sweatshirting, think light-hoodie material.) For the main colourway I went with a very jazzy choice, for me at least, a blue and pink disco ball print, 95% cotton 5% elastane, 250gsm. For the contrast I went with a simple brushed purple, 95% cotton 5% elastane, 250gsm. With Gütermann thread in colour 373.
The pattern has ten pieces, but one is for the collar, which I don't need to worry about. The others are the full length View D option, with 'cut-here for A/B/C hem' markings. The pattern is very informatively marked. It specifies the different seam allowances for the sleeved vs sleeveless versions and the two hems. (Ahh, so my hem is unfinished, at least that makes figuring out how to deal with those angles easier.) The neckline and sleeves are just 5/8" / 1.5cms, which I turned once, with one row of top-stitching. All I really had to figure out was how to arrange the pieces, and in what order. Iirc I did everything with a straight stitch. The fabric being French Terry I didn't even bother to finish any seams. This went together very quickly.
It is a lot. But it's fun. It's also much too big. And the sleeves aren't as short as I'd wanted, finishing just below the elbow. But, I've found myself using it as a sewing tunic, just thrown over whatever I'm wearing, as my sewing area is often quite cold, and there are no cuffs, collars, or zips, to get in the way. It's actually working out very well. Puzzle completed.
Butterick B6287, finished, back view
Photo by chebe
Butterick B6287, finished, front view
Photo by chebe
