Pattern Report: Butterick Waverly B5507, shopping bag

Butterick B5507

Pattern Description: Butterick Waverly B5507, shopping and lunch bags

Pattern Sizing: None


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Sort of.


Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
This pattern was easy to sew and I like that the bag folds up inside itself ...but the shape of the bag makes it poorly suited for shopping. The bag is very wide and shallow. The shape is not well suited for shopping as groceries may fall out.

Fabric Used: Mystery fabric bought on sale at Hancock Fabrics. I first used the fabric for making a muslin and then cut up the muslin to recover the fabric and use to make grocery bags.

Embroidery close up

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None other than embroidering on the bag prior to sewing.


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I am unlikely to use this pattern again.


Conclusion: The pattern was OK, but not for me.