Here is the Holiday 2012 – Spring preview collection from Butterick.

33 patterns with retro looks, maternity, plus sizes, special event dresses for girls patterns and accessories.

To see the collection, you can browse the lookbook at the end of this article.

Retro patterns

Retro dress, 40’s style I think. The pleats at the waist that give definition there and ease at the bust, are the same design element that can be found in the Sencha blouse, from Colette patterns, that I adore.

Retro dress Butterick – Ref. B5846

I like the dress below and its clean lines. It has a V neckline front and back, short kimono sleeves, the skirt can be “pencil” or “A line”. I can see myself wearing it. Despite it being stamped “retro look” I found it has quite a modern edge.

retro dress Butterick – Ref. B5851

A fake wrap dress (the bow is only decorative), the pattern can be made with a semi-fitted or gathered skirt. I’m not fond of this one.

Retro Dress Butterick – Ref. B5850

Maternity patterns

This patterns all are not exclusively designed for pregnant women, but they will all fit pregnancies very well. To sew in stretch jersey

Top or dress ref. B5848 on the left – Dress ref. B5860 on the right

Tunics Ref. 5855

“Soirée” dresses for girls

Dress Ref.5845 on the left – Dresses ref.5843 on the right

Isn’t this “Chanel” style jacket cute for a little girl? The pattern also includes pants and a skirt.

Jacket, skirt and pants Butterick – Ref. B5844

Browse the lookbook