The first item was a lightweight drape front jacket for myself, McCalls 5830. It was a bit of a disappointment. It looks lovely on Myrtle but she has a much straighter back and shoulders than I do.
On me, from the front, it looks OK but from the side it swings out at the hem and emphasises my rounded shoulders. It may get worn, but it is a lightweight interlock and not suitable for the current cold weather. In retrospect it would have been better made as a top but I wanted to test the pattern and the colour is not one I normally wear so a muslin it became.
Next I sewed a winner. My husband is feeling the cold badly this year and I decided to make him a fleecy jacket to wear in the house.
The body is a patterned purplish grey and the sleeves a plain grey with black rib hem and neck bands and a black separating zip front. The black rib came from my stash so the entire jacket cost $5 for the zip. Bargain!
The pattern is a very old Just Knits pattern dating from the 70s I think. I picked it up at an op shop (thrift shop) some years ago. It is a multi sized pattern that needed to be traced so I chose medium which was a perfect fit. I stitched it with .5mm seams and then finished them with the overlocker. The pieces went together easily and the zip went in without a hitch. I wish I could show you a picture of the zip but I'll be lucky to peel the jacket off my husband long enough to wash it.
July's project is Burda 8390, a jacket with a zip front. I'm making the collarless version on the left. It's all cut out ready to go, so more next time.
It's a good sign when your husband won't let you peel the jacket off him! It is so nice! From the 70's? One would never know- a classic is a classic. Your little knit jacket is nice too. Don't be hard on yourself, maybe it needs a little more drape? But I think your next jacket is going to be a show stopper. Can't wait to see it made up.
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DeleteKathy, your husband's jacket is wonderful - and yes, not surprised he won't take it off! My husband won't take the fleecy robe I made off either!!! And I think your cardigan will be lovely for cool nights when you want to throw something over your shoulders - maybe not for smart, but for casual or for around the house, it will be perfect. I actually like less than perfect garments for doing things around the house - you don't mind so much what happens to them.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sarah Liz. You are right, of course. Some of my so-called failures have turned into things I reach for most often. When you don't go out to work, you need clothes that are presentable without being too good for every-day wear.
DeleteKathy, your husband's jacket is wonderful - and yes, not surprised he won't take it off! My husband won't take the fleecy robe I made off either!!! And I think your cardigan will be lovely for cool nights when you want to throw something over your shoulders - maybe not for smart, but for casual or for around the house, it will be perfect. I actually like less than perfect garments for doing things around the house - you don't mind so much what happens to them.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy Kathy. Such a shame you are not loving your jacket. It looks fine in the photo. Your husbands jacket is a great success. Well done!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jean.
DeleteFantastic job on your husband's jacket as well as your own. I like the jacket on you too and think the color suits you well. The Burda jacket you are working on looks interesting! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks,Lisa. I'm hoping the Burda jacket will be a success.
DeleteGreat jackets. Yours looks good in the photos and your husband looks adorable.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Mandy.
DeleteBest compliment ever when you can't get the photos you want as they want to keep wearing it. Best unselfish sewing ever. :)
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