A Sew-Along Readers Election

July 4, 2012 by

The Gloves Are Off!

Once again fashion sewers, it’s time to set one sewing pattern in direct competition with another in our sew-along readers election.

Pull no punches and aim for that all important knock out blow, by choosing your favourite sewing pattern and casting that all important vote.

In our next sew-along, I want us to sew and create an elegant skirt, but as always, it’s up to you to tell me – WHICH ONE!

Again, I’d just like to give a BIG thank you to every single reader who takes the time to vote. It’s a great feeling to know you’re out there, interacting with Fashion Sewing Blog.

To business!

Introducing contender number 1!

The Butterick B5756 Skirt Sewing Pattern

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The Butterick B5756 skirt sewing pattern is described as – A skirt that comes in two lengths with pleats, back zipper and side pockets.

A and B – Waistband and a hemline band (bias for B).

C and D – Self lined yokes with gathers at hip level, side pockets and narrow hem.

Introducing the challenger, sewing pattern number 2!

The McCall’s M6471 Skirt Sewing Pattern

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The McCall’s M6471 skirt sewing pattern is described as – Semi-fitted skirts, self-lined yokes and different drape variations with invisible side zipper and stitched hems.

A – Side front exposed zipper.

B and C – Bias gathered band and pleated drape.

B, C, D and E – Darts, side front seam and double-layered drape.

E – Gathered overlay.

‘Have you decided yet’?

NB – Please remember you can click on both images to enlarge them and take a better look, or click the links provided which will take you to the respective sewing pattern websites.

Let’s take a quick look at the lined drawings!

NB – Don’t forget to enlarge the image by clicking it!

I hope you agree that between the two sewing patterns, there are some wonderful design variations.

So now, all that is left to do, is vote!

Using the comments box below this very post, simply type in your choice and come Tuesday next week, the sewing pattern that attracts most votes will feature in our next Fashion Sewing Blog sew-along.

I look forward to hearing from you all!

Happy sew-along voting

Colleen G Lea

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Comments

  1. Iryna says:
    August 4, 2012 at 10:22 pm

    5756!
    Colleen, have you ever been to Craftsy.com? I took a class with two great designers! I wish we could see you there too!!!

    • Colleen G Lea says:
      August 5, 2012 at 2:48 pm

      Look out for special classes that I too will be holding soon, here at Fashion Sewing Blog. They will include almost live time, full sew-alongs. Thanks for your continued support Iryna.

  2. Tachia says:
    July 7, 2012 at 11:29 pm

    B5756!

  3. Carla Bainbridge says:
    July 6, 2012 at 7:03 pm

    Butterick for me!

  4. Alethia says:
    July 5, 2012 at 10:46 pm

    I have to say the McCall’s pattern. I have this pattern in my stash, and I’ve been wanting to get to it. This would be a great incentive for me!

  5. Frank says:
    July 5, 2012 at 9:58 am

    Butterick! Women are so pretty in it!!

  6. Laurie says:
    July 5, 2012 at 12:19 am

    I vote for McCalls. I’m short and don’t look good in the fuller skirts!!

  7. Carol. says:
    July 5, 2012 at 12:11 am

    I vote for the Butterwick B5756, Just enough design interest in the contrast border of the check design to satisfy, yet it has a simplicity and flow which means movement, to sway any true lover of the joy of fabric and design into not being drawn into the too sohisticated elements of the Macalls. Carol.

  8. Kay says:
    July 4, 2012 at 11:16 pm

    Mccalls!!!

  9. Karen Mackay says:
    July 4, 2012 at 8:38 pm

    I love the McCalls.

  10. Kim says:
    July 4, 2012 at 7:46 pm

    I like Butterick!

  11. Vivian Fernandez says:
    July 4, 2012 at 6:32 pm

    Colleen,

    I vote for the Butterick pattern-such a pretty summer skirt!

    Vivian

  12. Simona says:
    July 4, 2012 at 4:34 pm

    I vote for the mccalls skirt

  13. Gertrude Ezell says:
    July 4, 2012 at 2:29 pm

    I like B5756 – in the ankle length version, personally.

  14. Dibs says:
    July 4, 2012 at 11:05 am

    I vote for the Mccalls 6471

  15. diya says:
    July 4, 2012 at 10:24 am

    oh my vote for the pretty M6471 :)

  16. pavitra says:
    July 4, 2012 at 6:09 am

    Butterick B5756 skirt

  17. Daniel Autumn says:
    July 4, 2012 at 6:02 am

    The Butterick pattern! :)