Vogue 8865
I like the illustration so much better than this model photo they use on the website. I'm so turned off by the look as a whole, that I ignore the jacket and move on... but, wait! This jacket is a great wardrobe staple! It has those clean "Chanel" lines, with a nipped in waist. No pockets and no closures, so this is a great pattern for a fabric that needs to speak for itself, but it okay with getting split into smaller pieces. Look at the line drawing in the pattern and see for yourself...
I used about a yard and 2/3 of this fabulous cotton blend that I bought a few years ago at Haberman Fabrics in Royal Oak, Michigan. I think I bought 3 yards (if I remember correctly, it was only about $10 or $12/yd), so there is enough on my table for a skirt... but that, as Tim Gunn would say, "That is a whole lot of look"! Not to be worn together, friends!
I lined it with a poly lining from Joann's, in ivory. It worked together beautifully, and is the type of jacket that can be worn with jeans or dressed up for work. See? I did both looks for fun. Can't remember the last "photo shoot" I did?!
Pattern adjustments/alterations? Just a little in the sleeves. I tapered the "girth" along the back seam (it's a 2-piece sleeve), taking it in about 1" at the wrist. I probably could've shortened it a little more, too, I guess. The pattern has excellent directions, and was not complicated or fussy at all. I made the size 14 according to the finishing garment measurements, and it's perfect. There was one other place (flipping the lining out) that I did my own thing, but nothing major. I did topstitch all around the opening and hem to lock that sharp folded edge in. Here are the back and side views...
It wears like a light denim jacket, and I'm really very happy with it! I would definitely encourage others to make it up, and I'll be doing more in the future with this pattern, it's a winner.
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17 comments:
Thanks for the review! I'm thinking of making it in leather. We'll see...
Brenda
Great jacket Kristine! I love that you can where this dressed up or down!
Great Jacket Kristine! I love that it can be worn dressed up or down
Very nice!! You are right about the photo, it turned me off as well!
Love it! You perfectly matched pattern and fabric.
What a gorgeous jacket. You look fantastic in it! I sew adore your style!
That's a pretty jacket. I can see it with solid color pants or skirt, as well as with jeans.
This is great, Kristine. It is nice sometimes to have a jacket lighter in color. It sort of makes one feel "lighter". It looks wonderful on you.
Lovely jacket - I am usually swayed by the pretty photos/artwork on the front, forgetting to look at the line drawings! So if the front does not appeal to me, whoooosh! Off I go!!
You did a great job . . . I am now off to get the pattern . . . . !
Wow, wonderful pairing of fabric and pattern. I agree that Vogue's outfit is quite lame.
Love this jacket, it looks good on you. Might try this pattern myself. posted a link to this on my blog.
If you make it again you could throw in some piping in some of the seams to change the look and a wild lining. I bet you get compliments and lots of "where did you get that cool jacket!"
Super cute! I love your hair right now too. I love animal print anything!
Your jacket looks great. I have to look at that pattern again.
Love the jacket!
Great jacket. I like it worn with the dark round neck under it.
Fantastic jacket. I love the fabric print -- perfect for the simple style. Yes, a matching skirt would be a bit too much python, but it would be great with other items in your wardrobe!
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