Go-to Top and Pant - Butterick 5961

Feeling French, Butterick 5961 in stripes with crop pants .

The square armhole

is what pops this top

into the chic category for me.

Add that to the comfort factor

and you can understand why

I just keep adding more of these shapes

to my wardrobe.

Color blocked Ponte.

Textures and length for Fall with stretch woven pants.

The versions I've made of this top

have been worn so much 

they are nearly worn out...

A fleece interpretation with raw edges

on the sleeves and hem

(which provide a cool 'roll' trim)

has been keeping me warm

these cool evenings

as it layers perfectly over a little T.

Time to make some more!

I'll be snooping around the ArtBarn 

to see what great new fabrics

Marcy has posted 

that get my creative juices moving.

Nothing like a little kick-up

to the wardrobe as Fall starts sneaking in.

You can really see the simplicity of the designs 

in the line drawings,

offering many opportunities

for pattern and/or stripe fabric combos.

Slim pant has seams down the center front and back

which can simplify fitting

and a flattering stitching detail on the front.

Pant weight knits 

are an obvious choice

but stretch wovens will work too.

A tony update to my 'jeans' collection.