Saturday, February 20, 2010

Simplicity Jacket

Simplicity 2812
Misses Lined coat in two lengths and jacket with collar variations.
I made the jacket with the gathered collar. I only had two yards of wool fabric but I managed to fit all the pattern pieces on the fabric with noting but a few scrapes left over.

I made a muslin in a size 12. It was to big all over except in the bust area. So I decided that I needed to cut out a size 10 with a FBA. I got on line and googled FBA and found a few helpful web sites. I use this one. So I started cutting out the FBA on the pattern pieces hoping it would work. Got that done and it looked right so started cutting out my fabric.



I have had some problems in the past with easing the sleeves in so I also read up on easing sleeves in using a lot of pins. This worked so much better than ease stitching and pulling the treads to gather the sleeves. The end results was a smoother sleeve cap none of those little puckers that I have gotten in the past. I also put in sleeve heads following the directions from The Complete Photo Guide To Sewing. I would recommend this book it's got a lot of full colour photos which I find very helpful. I liked the look of the sleeve tabs and just about had enough fabric to make them. I think they add a nice detail to the sleeves. The welt pockets where much easier to do than I thought they would be and I love the end result.



I was worried about getting the gathered collar to look right so I took my time gathering and pinning and I'm pleased how it turned out.







For the lining I used a flannel backed satin for a little extra warmth.



I'm very pleased with how my jacket turned out. This is great pattern it all came together nicely once I had the fit issue worked out. I would like to make it again with one of the different collar variations.

5 comments:

  1. Shari you have outdone yourself... The coat is GORGEOUS and the collar and sleeve tabs really take the coat to another level. The lining Pops fashion diva.... love it.

    I purchased that pattern twice, one for me and one for my daughter... just maybe I have time to make one for me...lol

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  2. This is absolutely gorgeous... I have this in my stash and I am going to try it out. I love the lining you used..... You aren't taking it easy girl...Rock on

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  3. Incredible coat, you did a fantastic job.

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  4. Well done. I have this jacket on my must sew list. I love this sewing community, it is so nice to see it made up. It's lovely.

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  5. Great coat. I cut my first version of this pattern on Sunday.

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