Butterick 6460

The pattern is described as close fitting pull-on skort, shorts, and pants. Has a wide curved waistband and elastic. Designed for 75% stretch. Available as xs-s-m or l-xl-xxl.

Pattern contains options for 5 different lengths, one of which has side seams.

This is a great basic active wear pattern. The pieces go together well. I made some modifications. I make a band at the bottom of the legs to prevent the legs from riding up while running. I adjusted the vertical seam allowances to 3/8 inch but left the horizontal seam allowances at 5/8 inch. This helps hide the waistband elastic.

I plan to try a couple of additional modifications. I want to draft a key/phone pocket in in the back of the waistband or side of the legs. I would like to try adding a power mesh lining to the waistband to ensure adequate recovery and possible eliminate the elastic. I also want to want to use the pattern as a base for drafting a triangle and diamond gusset. Additional plans include widening and/or lowering the waistband.

New Look 6216

After sizing down to a size 10, the completed garment seemed a little big still. Another review of finished garment measurements prompted me to try sizing down to an 8 but grading to a 10 at the waistline to the hem. I changed the seam allowance to 3/8 inch. The armscye and neckline was very much improved. The overall fit was nice with the right amount of ease. The only problem was the the side seam was not perpendicular to the floor. I redrew the pattern from a point under the arm and 6 inches above the waist and used that as the pivot point to plum the side seam. I chose not to pivot at the center back and front because there did not seem to be a need for correction in those areas. The size 8 is totally wearable but I am hoping to make the pattern part of a wardrobe staple.

New Look Tee 6216

The neckline on the first attempt at the New Look was too wide. I brought the neckline in by using another pattern with a comfortable neckline. The second attempt was much improved but still wide.
I measured the neck to neck opening on several well fitting store bought tees and used that measurement to narrow the opening again.

The sleeves and armhole seem to have no problems. The back bodice piece i slightly wider thatn the from. This may require an adjustment.

Pattern Review--New Look 6216

New Look 6216  is an easy knit pattern for an extended sleeve tee shirt that comes in both short and longer sleeve options. After reading finished garment measurements, I started with a size 14 and gradually widening to a size 16 starting around the waist to the hem line.

After the first make, I decided the neck opening was too wide so I used a previously made sleeveless top as a template to narrow the front and back neck opening.  I placed the pattern of the desired neckline with the center front under the New Look pattern at the level of the shoulder seam  and extended the shoulder inward. I trued the neckline and repeated the process for the back neck as well. After the pattern alteration I check to make sure the shoulder seams matched. This is a technique I hope to use prior to the first make with future knit shirts.

After the second make, I plan to reevaluate the arm hole to see if it needs shortening. The first make is totally wearable and I suspect the second will be also. However I want to make the minor adjustments so that I can trim the seam allowances to 3/8 inch. I am confident that this pattern will become a staple wardrobe piece.

Since the design is an extended sleeve, I did stabilize the shoulder seams up to where it  meets another seam  or hem fold line.


While the are no bust or hip markings on the pattern, the seam and hem allowances are marked which made the construction a breeze.

Pattern Fitting

This semester I am taking a class in pattern fitting. The idea is to take a commercial pattern and make lengthwise and circumference adjustments before the first muslin.

The first project is the classic fitting dress with standard bodice, skirt and sleeves.

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