Butterick B6208 - An out of print pattern

Pattern Description: Loose fitting tunic with pin tucks and a plunging neckline with buttons.

Pattern Sizing: Sizing is between 6 to 14 and 14 to 22. Of course I should add at the time I'm posting this review this pattern has been out-of-print for a long time. Long time!

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?yes, It sure does.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes. I thought the instructions were easy and thorough to follow. I feel like this is part of those old Butterick patterns with a beautiful style, a drawing on the cover but also a picture.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I actually saw this pattern on Lori in the reviews and I thought about a year ago to go find the pattern on Etsy. I did and then it sat on my stash of patterns to make for a while along with the fabric and thought perhaps now is the time when it's hot and I got nothing to wear. It was a quick sew if you can call 3 days a quick sew. I would have loved to have made it with long sleeves but alas I didn't have enough fabric.

Fabric Used: I used this blush speckled linen that I bought from Fabric.com (wow its been what one year? Three that they closed? Anyhow I've had it for a while and I wanted to make a button down shirt but this seemed fitting.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:The fabric is rather sheer so I had to line the dress after I did the button down placket. I don't recommend that, had I realized that the fabric was this sheer I would have used it on something else. Lining the dress was I hate to say, not fun and required a lot of hand sewing around the placket to make sure it's fully lined inside.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? yes I sure would sew it again. Would love to find a poplin or perhaps a slightly thicker linen for this. I would also extend the placket a few inches up to give me a little bit more coverage from the plunging neckline and add a few more buttons.

Conclusion: Great pin tuck tunic from Butterick. Easy to sew. It's got some great views with sleeveless, long sleeves or fluttering sleeves. Great for a beginner too! IF you can find the pattern (or like me it's collecting dust) on your stash.... I say give it a go.

Butterick B6208