Newsflash: Summer Butterick Patterns Announced

The Butterick summer line is here.  The other patterns lines have been a bit of hit or miss for me as far as summer looks go, and I have to say, this Butterick release is much more in the "miss" category.  There isn't much new as far as the trends go - some peplums, some high low hems, a bit of color blocking.  Honestly, the most interesting pattern might just be the Sewing History regency look.  But, well, I suppose we should take a peak at some of the new patterns anyway...

B6054 - A Maggy London Wrap dress.

It's fine.  I have other wrap dress patterns I like better,
but there isn't anything wrong with this one.

B6053 - Another Maggie London.
I don't think the photograph quite does it justice - it washes out all the detail.

It actually has quite a lot of lovely topstitching.
Not sure that I would need this pattern, but the topstitching
detail might be a fun idea for other makes.
I like that it has pockets though.

B6050 - A Fast & Easy dress.  The front is a basic scoop neck,
but the back has a mildly interesting twist detail.

B6052 - My first thought at seeing this dress was "Ugh"...

... but the other styles in the envelope aren't so bad.
Fabric choice probably had a lot to do with my initial reaction as well.

B6049 - This dress is pretty cute and feels very summery.

I like the options for the different necklines as well.

B6055 - A Retro Butterick.
Meh.  I mean, I can see the retro vibe, but it isn't something I would want to re-make today.

B6051 - Are we sick of maxi dresses yet?

I feel like recent Burdas have been more exciting.

B6048 - Not such a fan of this boxy dress.

B6067 - A Gertie swimsuit pattern.
Actually I think this is pretty cute.

B6063 - A kAthRine Tilton pattern
Boxy jackets just don't do much to get me excited.  Another meh.

B6064 - Another kAthRine Tilton.
It looks like a top, but it is actually a drapey vest.
I think this goes in the interesting, but not me category.

B6062 - Another little french jacket pattern.
There are already so many of these...

I do like the darts for fitting in the back though.
A decent looking pattern, I just feel like we have seen a lot of them lately.

B6071 - I wasn't too excited by the photo of these Connie Crawford pants.

But the line drawing shows some nice details.
I sort of want to see some pattern reviews on this one to see how it looks on different people.

B6061 - A Fast & Easy pants pattern.
Actually these are a pretty decent pants pattern.

Fly front, belt loops, high pocket... yeah, I like this pattern.

B6060 - Another variation of the peplum pencil skirt.

Not such a fan of the pleated versions, and I have enough pencil skirt patterns already.

B6059 - A Fast & Easy pattern.  Sorta over the hi-lo hems at this point.

B6066 - A Lifestyle Wardrobe pattern.
The peplum on that top is a bit.. over the top.
I liked the pants 'til I saw the back zip.  Not a fan of a back zip.

The dress pattern that comes with the pattern would be great for layering though.

B6065 - A Fast & Easy Lifestyle Wardrobe.
Looks like it includes a knit sweater, tops, and skirt...

... as well as leggings...

... and a dress.  Not really excited by any of the pieces,
but for someone who is looking for basic leggings, knit skirts, or tank tops
this would be a great buy, especially at a $1 pattern sale.

B6058 - Long knit tunic.  Another meh from me.

B6056 - A Fast & Easy pattern.
The top is so low, the bottom is so poofy.  Who wants to look like a tent?

B6069 - I think it is great that Butterick offers patterns in larger Women's sizes,
BUT I wish that the patterns had a bit more variation than elastic waist pants and oversized tunic tops.
I was trying to find some patterns to make things for my mom and it was... difficult to find simple basics.

B6068 - A maternity dress.  Not overly exciting, but looks very wearable for summer.

B6040 - A See & Sew pattern.  Another one that goes in the fine,
but not overly exciting category.

B6043 - Another See & Sew.  The collar is making me feel claustrophobic.

This more basic tank version seems like it would be much more comfortable to wear.

B6074 - A Making History pattern.
Love this!  The jacket is so cute!

And the dress is so pretty!
Watching Sense and Sensibility recently is probably influencing that sentiment a bit.

So, there it is.  What do you all think?  Are you are board as I am?  Or am I missing something fantastic?  There are definitely some nice basic patterns that could make great wardrobe staples, but there isn't anything that feels really special.  I expect the Gertie swimsuit pattern will be quite popular, but other than that I don't see anything that is going to take Pattern Review by storm.  Feel free to discuss and disagree in the comments!