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As promised, today I'm going to walk you through some fabric suggestions for my latest Lisette for Butterick pattern, B6464. There are plenty of great options for these styles!
Shopping for fabric can be quite challenging, especially since I moved away from New York. While Madrid has its fair share of good fabric shops, I must admit I've grown quite spoiled by the vast selection available in New York's fashion district over the past 25 years. It's been an adjustment not having access to everything at my fingertips. (To be honest, I've been using my fabric needs as an excuse to visit Paris, so don't feel too sorry for me, okay?)
But there's no need to worry! You have plenty of options right at home, and I'm here to share some of my favorites with you.
Since Lisette for Butterick B6464 features three distinct pieces that are designed to complement each other as well as fit seamlessly into your existing wardrobe, I thought it would be fun to create complete outfits for you. Building a wardrobe that truly works for you starts with a bit of planning. By choosing garments within a limited color palette of two or three core colors with a couple of accent hues, and ensuring that the patterns and textures harmonize, you'll have far more mix-and-match possibilities. This way, you'll get much more mileage out of the clothes you sew.
We can dive deeper into wardrobe planning later, but for now, I’ve created a Pinterest board with my fabric picks. From those selections, I curated coordinated mini-outfits, considering appropriate weights and drapes for each piece. I included some alternative options too, so if you're not fond of one fabric, you might prefer another. I drew inspiration from various sources, but you can usually find similar fabrics elsewhere. For instance, many stores stock Cotton + Steel, Robert Kaufman, and Kokka fabrics. Ponte is also widely available. Hopefully, this will spark your creativity and help you identify your personal style preferences.
For **Outfit #1**, I took inspiration from Japanese aesthetics. I went with a flowing double gauze for the top, an ombre cotton with metallic highlights for the jacket, and a geometric-printed jersey for the skirt. Remember, the skirt requires knit fabric, while the jacket and top are designed for woven materials.
**Outfit #2** incorporates lawn fabric for the top and plays with color-blocking techniques for the jacket, which is also lawn, edged with quilting cotton. The skirt is a sandy-colored ponte.
Shifting to cooler tones for **Outfit #3**, I blended blues and deep reds with a blue undertone. The top is crinkle gauze, the jacket is double gauze, and the skirt is ponte.
**Outfit #4** combines a bold rayon floral with a more structured geometric printed voile. To add some texture, I paired it with heather gray double-layer jersey for the skirt. While this is a bolder mix, I believe it still works well together. (Sometimes, though, you really need to see the fabrics in person to confirm they blend seamlessly.)
**Outfit #5** has a narrower color scheme. The top is rayon, the jacket is printed cotton, and the skirt is black ponte.
**Outfit #6** revisits deeper shades of navy and dark blue. Both the top and jacket are double gauze, while the skirt is jersey. With this striped jersey, I might experiment with the stripe direction. If the fabric is stretchy enough, I could alternate the stripe directions; otherwise, I could stagger them instead of matching them perfectly.
For my personal outfit, since black and navy are staples in my urban wardrobe (New York habits die hard), I purchased a small amount of black Liberty of London Strawberry Thief fabric last year. I plan to incorporate gold metallic piping around the yoke for a touch of flair. My jacket will be linen/cotton chambray, which isn’t as drapey as the pattern suggests but should work just fine. I’ve been saving a heavy black cotton/spandex power knit for the skirt.
Adding another coordinating top or jacket can instantly boost your mix-and-match opportunities. You’ll notice I’ve included several additional choices in the Pinterest folder for this purpose.
Stay tuned for updates on how these turn out once I finish them, and I hope you’ll share yours too! Tag your photos with #B6464 on Instagram or upload them to the SewLisette Flickr group when you’re ready—because I can’t wait to see what you create with these patterns and which fabrics you choose!
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I hope this revised version meets your expectations!
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