I'm not quite sure where I first saw Butterick B6351. Maybe Instagram? But I do know that it was immediate love. I noted the pattern number and at the first Joann's pattern sale (sad but true) I snatched it up. First off, I love the open back. It's a little sexy but still provides coverage. I also love that the pattern comes with an option for shorts or skirt.
Looking back, I think it was the cover shot that sold me on the Tea House Dress pattern. It goes without saying that the model looks just beautiful but I was equally struck by the red fabric. It reminded me of fabric that I had in my stash. So of course, I snatched up the pattern. Because when you already have the perfect fabric just languishing in the closet, you have to buy the pattern and give life to the fabric. It’s honestly so rare that I see a pattern and realize that I have the exact perfect fabric waiting in my stash. It’s a rather kismet sewing experience.
I was so honored and thrilled when Michelle asked me to take part in the Style Maker Fabrics Fall blog tour. It’s an amazing group of sewists she has assembled and the fabric we had to choose from was equally inspiring. Living in LA, it’s generally warm here but in the fall nights become cool. Plus, I have the year round indoor AC to battle. With this in mind, I’ve been wanting to sew more separates that I can layer. I decided to make two new-to-me patterns, the Driftless Cardigan by Grainline Studio and the Nehalem Pants by Sew House Seven.
