Pattern Description:
Butterick 5249 is a skirt pattern with various views. The skirts have a high waist with princess seams and back zipper. Two views have carriers with self-belt with one having a flounce at the hem. Two views have side front pleats which are also pockets, with one having a bottom flounce.
I cut view B with the side front pleats.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut a 12
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?
Very Easy
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love pencil skirts, and I love that this had a little detail to it. Because I didn't add pockets, the instructions were a little tricky when adding the lower front side panels, but I figured it out.
Fabric Used:
Lightweight wool blend.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I kept the front pleats, but I didn't insert a pocket because I was afraid it would be too bulky. I had to shorten it by about 5 inches. I also had to take smaller seam allowances on the side for it to fit, but I'm glad I did that because the 14 might have been too big.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would definitely make this again.
Conclusion:
I love this skirt. I work it to work with a blazer and got tons of compliments on it. I'm excited to make this again- I want to try the other views and in different fabrics.
Butterick 5249 is a skirt pattern with various views. The skirts have a high waist with princess seams and back zipper. Two views have carriers with self-belt with one having a flounce at the hem. Two views have side front pleats which are also pockets, with one having a bottom flounce.
I cut view B with the side front pleats.
Pattern Sizing:
I cut a 12
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?
Very Easy
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I love pencil skirts, and I love that this had a little detail to it. Because I didn't add pockets, the instructions were a little tricky when adding the lower front side panels, but I figured it out.
Fabric Used:
Lightweight wool blend.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I kept the front pleats, but I didn't insert a pocket because I was afraid it would be too bulky. I had to shorten it by about 5 inches. I also had to take smaller seam allowances on the side for it to fit, but I'm glad I did that because the 14 might have been too big.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would definitely make this again.
Conclusion:
I love this skirt. I work it to work with a blazer and got tons of compliments on it. I'm excited to make this again- I want to try the other views and in different fabrics.
