A 'Shacket' and a Tunic -- Butterick 6491 and Butterick 6492

Two new patterns from Butterick

for late Summer transitioning into Fall.

Butterick 6491 - Shirt or Jacket

My pattern-maker Stacey calls this a 'shacket' because it combines the best 

of a shirt and a jacket 

(plus it sounds better than a 'jackirt'). 

Some of what you call it depends on what fabric you are using. With lighter fabrics it's clearly a shirt. 

Use a heavier weight and you've got a jacket.  

The 'trees' fabric (sold out) is one
of the wonderful Japanese cottons 
available on Marcy's website.
Each design is limited 
and often sells out quickly
but know we get new designs in 
as often as we can.

Butterick 6491 - Shirt or Jacket

This is a straightforward, easy-to-sew shirt

with pleats at the hem and in the collar,

adding a kicky vibe.

Shorten on the indicated lines on the pattern

if you want a shorter version.

The 3-part sleeves are narrow in this design

so be sure to paper fit the pattern.

If you need more arm room

add to the side seam on the

upper sleeve and armscye

or add a gusset under the arm.

I always like to do a FBA as well.

Butterick 6492 Tunic Top

This tunic top is sure to become

a staple in your wardrobe 

just like it has in mine.

Butterick 6492 Tunic Top

I love the in-seam raw edged pockets

and the curved front lines

are very flattering.

Perfect sewn in a Ponte 

French Digital print, linen knit

or solid color knit.

Happy Sewing!

PS I can no longer get in to 'reply' on the comments.
Bummer Google, this needs a fix.
So Jan, to answer your question:
Boiled wool is probably too thick to use 
with this pattern.
You could use washed wool jersey
which would be thinner.
Marcy's coat V8934 would be 
a better choice for using boiled wool
but it appears to be out of print.