Butterick coat and dress 6244

A review of Butterick Coat and Dress B6244

Reviewed by Sewrendipity on 8th December, 2016

Pattern Description:

Semi-fitted, unlined coat (wrong side shows) has front extending into draped collar, flat-fell seams, narrow hem, and shaped front hemline longer than back. Lined dress has contrast shoulder yokes, short sleeves, fitted bodice with princess seams, and invisible back zipper.

Pattern Sizing:

8-24

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?

Yes, though I did have a look at the sew-along to figure out the collar insertion.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I found the collar insertion a bit hard to wrap my head around. But once it clicked, it was fine.

Fabric Used:

Wool coating with a nice brushed feeling to it.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

Shortened by 10 cms

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes, I would sew again, it’s a nice and easy gift to make for Christmas.

Conclusion:

Recommend, tough I haven’t worn it enough yet to highlight any potential issues with shaping or annoying details. More images and details on my blog Sewrendipity