The inspiration:
The pattern:
My finished drape jacket:
Fabric: A very lightweight boiled wool with a little bit of stretch to it, from Mood Fabrics here in NYC. Feels like a sweater to wear, not at all heavy like you think boiled wool tends to be. This fabric was so easy to sew, as there is no wrong side and stitches just disappear into it. I did flat-felled seams.
Changes to the pattern: I cut A LOT away from the front of this jacket, plus I rounded the square collar into a wide portrait collar. The original way did not look bad, but it was just too much fabric around the upper body. This pattern runs big, by the way. I also took about three inches off the length. But it's really easy to sew, which is good because I'm making one just like this for my sister.
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| I really wanted to add fringe to this jacket, like the Etro one, but it just did not work. Too much of a good thing. |
Coming up next: A black leather shell that makes a great layering piece. Happy sewing, dear readers!
22 comments:
Oooh I love it - it looks cosy and really smart! Your pattern changes look to have worked really well too :-)
Great jacket, the drape is gorgeous. Sounds like the perfect fabric.
What a beautiful jacket! Your sister is so lucky!
Looks great Lindsay. Perfect for this weather.
I love it! I wish I could wear things like this, sniff.
Wow! I like it with the extra fabric out. It looks more like the designer jackets that way. O
Excellent pattern adjustments! You've got great style.
Wonderful, wonderful jacket!
Looks Great! Love the color too!
Perfect for fall! I love it!!!
Great jacket - I liked it with the fringe, too. I'm sure it is different IRL and the fringe was probably too much, but it looked good in the photo!
Looks wonderful,Meg. This will be a workhorse.
I love it .I love it. Excellent for this time of year.
Love your jacket !!! The adjustments you made to the pattern were good ones. I'll keep them in my if I make this jacket. Thanks,
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Looks great, very RTW if your inspiration pics are anything to go by. I think you made the right decision to leave off the fringe, I like the clean lines just the way it is.
Drapey jackets are so in style. Easy to wear over anthing. Nice sewing!
OOoh! A leather shell??? Really!?!? I can hardly wait!
Nice fall jacket - looks really cozy!
Fabulous jacket Lindsay!!! The style and color are a perfect pair. You've got all of us drooling.
Nice coat. It looks comfortable, cosy and versatile!
I love the dress up dress down feel to this jacket. Perfect for Sydney winter which is not terribly cold by NY standards.
Glad to see you get your mojo back after the other setback. Looks like you're moving into autumn in style.
Oh man, that is something you will wear a TON this winter. It is just the perfect piece. love.
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