New Look 6853: Misses Lined Jackets & Vests.
Also, used black faux leather buckled straps for the side seams and baste-stitched the gathers of the fashion fabric for more shaping, then sewed-on the straps.
This is my second time with NL6853 made in March of this year and in a similar color, but different fabric. I can see burgundy becoming a favorite color in my wardrobe. I used a burgundy faux leather that I purchased at Walmart while vacationing in Columbia, SC for $7.99/yd.
Agan the jacket went together easily, but made a minor modification. While talking with my Dear Blogger Buddies, Andrea & Cennetta about my jackets tending to be too wide along the neckline, they suggested, I cut the neckline smaller and grade out. I cut a size 10 for the neckline and graded out to a 14, but thinking I should've graded out to a 12.
For this version, I used bias trim along the jacket edge, and a single hook & eye for the closure. There are drag lines along the upper bodice and thinking the too thick shoulder pads may be the culprit. Also after everything was done, I came across a post (can't recall the site) on how to remove some of the batting from shoulder pads to lessen the thickness... can I say, day late.... dollar short, but will remember the next time. Basically, the instructions require one to delicately open up the shoulder pad at the widest part and remove some of the batting for desired thickness and hand sew the opening close.
The lining is a one-way stretch plaid fabric purchased at Virgo Fabrics - $1.00/yd and used the stretch width-wise, which added ease in the lining, thereby eliminating the CB pleat.
A note to others interested in making this jacket. The pocket flaps sits very low and failed to read the notes I made the first time around, indictating to raise pocket flaps.
The jacket would've been perfect for the mild weather we had a few weeks ago.
I really like the way the jacket came out and the first thing my Guy said when he saw it on me was.... look at Urban Swagger....lol.
So I flossed (a/k/a flow with it) and popped my collar...lol
Will I make this jacket again... I think the third time will be a charm...
Everyone Have A Great Weekend.
21 comments:
Your guy didn't lie. You look fierce! Ant advice on sewing pleather? I tried it before with disappointing results.
This looks great! (And much better than the picture on the pattern envelope.)
A great look! Love this!
Get it Sheila! Love the jacket and the photo shoot.
You do look wonderful! Definitely a "power jacket".
This is a fantastic jacket! Love everything about it!
Work it, Mama! You are looking fierce in that bad jacket. Yep Urban Swagger.
Thank you for the lovely compliments.
@ Serenity, used a rotary cutter to cut fabric, denim sewing needle, used my heavy duty singer, but with a teflon foot could've used my standard machine, and sewed slowly. I ordered a teflon foot for next time, although I did not have any issues sewing the fabric.
This is fierce Sheila, you are working it!
Alrighty Sheila Baby! Like the way you work it!!!
Fabulous jacket.
Oh, I am in total jacket envy. That is a great look on you!
That's a brilliant piece of work. You wear this jacket well.
Great jacket!
Uhm.....you are rockin' this look! Very nice work!
The bias binding makes this jacket. Great touch!
So professional! What a fabulous look you have there!!!
Wow, you totally elevated that pattern. The whole outfit and poses, you're looking like a dangerous double agent. Yep Urban Swag, lol!
Girl you know how to work it!
I hear cameras clicking and see flashing lights. The photographer is saying, "Show me attitude. Show me spunk!Show me confidence."
"Work it! work it!"
What a fantastic jacket! Love everything about it!
Post a Comment