Butterick B6382: Easy and comfy

Butterick B6382 is a sewingpattern from Butterick. It is a sewing pattern for a lined jacket in four different variations. Especially models A, C and D are typical of the 'Chanel look'. The jacket is comfortable and easy to make.

Butterick B6382
The butterick sewing pattern is a pattern for a loose-fitting, lined jacket. The neckline can be varied from normal to a low neckline or a collar. There are also variation in lengths. There are no variations in front closure. The jacket is hanging open and therefore does not close. It is clearly a jacket to put on over a dress, blouse or t-shirt.
The jacket is intended for the fabrics: Tweed, Gabardine, Bouclé and Linen. This makes the jacket suitable for both summer and winter. You can go in many directions with this pattern.

Sewing level: easy
The pattern is suitable for the novice seamstress. We agree with this. The jacket has no pitfalls or difficulties. As a novice seamstress, this jacket is easy to sew. However, it is advisable to adjust the fabric. Don't start with Bouclé. This is a difficult fabric to sew. If you do, read our article: How to sew Bouclé fabrics.
The recommended fabrics: garbadine and linen are a lot easier to sew.

Pros:

• An easy pattern to use when sewing a Chanel style jacket for the first time.
  
• The longer jackets (Model B and D) are very suitable as a chic jacket for a gala or a business occasion.
  
• Easy pattern, great instructions
  
• Perfect model to vary with trims and fringes. Make it something beautiful and personal!
  

Cons:

• The model has little shape and is not fitted.
  
• The sleeves are easy, but have little shape and class.
  
• Make sure that the jacket does not come across as too cheap or 'mainstream'.
  

Summarized:
Butterick B6382 is a fun and easy pattern to make the Chanel-style jacket. The instructions are very comprehensive and clear. The jacket is comfortable and nice variations are possible.

If you want to give the jacket a little more 'couture' look, make folds in the jacket:  'shape' it to your own shape.