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Looking for slightly fitted knit jackets pattern for us vertically challenged
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/12 1:28 PM I love the top kwik sew 3694 in the cap sleeves. I'd like to put a knit cardigan or jacket over it. It seems like all the knit jackets or cardigans are so oversized, very drapey with big lapels which would just overwhelm me. Since the top is fitted and fairly long, I'd like the cardigan to hit at the waist. Can anyone suggest a pattern for us vertically challenged women? I guess it doesn't necessarily have to be out of knit. -- Edited on 2/7/12 3:09 PM --
nancy2001   Advanced AL USA Member since 12/3/05 Posts: 6148	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet Like this post Date: 2/8/12 6:54 AM What about this classic Jalie 3/4 Length Jacket. The envelope says it's for stretch wovens, but you could probably make the jacket out of virtually any fabric including an RPL Sophia Knit. The jacket has princess seams that you can adjust to get the fit you like. If you sew the top first, you could try it on and shorten the jacket to the length that you think looks best with the top. ------ The essence of life is statistical improbability on a colossal scale. Richard Dawkins
MNBarb   Intermediate MN USA Member since 4/3/10 Posts: 1526	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/8/12 7:13 AM This isn't a jacket but a cardigan, and it does end at the waist. Jalie twinset But maybe you were looking for something more unique. ------ Barb "I have not failed. I've just found 10,000 ways that won't work." Thomas Edison "I not only use all the brains I have, but all I can borrow." Woodrow Wilson
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post In reply to MNBarb Like this post Date: 2/8/12 8:08 AM I do like that little cardigan.
mrsbewley   Intermediate OH USA Member since 8/14/08 Posts: 450	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet Like this post Date: 2/8/12 9:25 AM Trudy Jansen has several knit jackets that look nice. I bought #318 but I haven't made it up yet: Knit Jacket Here are some others: Saddle Sleeve Cardigan Knit Cardigan Jacket Liz
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2256	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet Like this post Date: 2/8/12 9:41 AM I think some of the Loes Hinse designs could be very flattering, interesting shaping, very narrow lapels. This Ascot jacket appeals to me, but I haven't tried making it yet ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d
halleyscomet   Intermediate PA USA Member since 3/27/07 Posts: 1392	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/8/12 11:58 AM I've never used any of Loes Hinse's patterns and completely forgot to look there. I love, love, love the Ascot! It even says you can make it out of a double knit. That's what I had in mind...something with some shaping. Thanks you!
kkkkaty   Intermediate UT USA Member since 12/7/05 Posts: 2256	Login to reply to this post In reply to halleyscomet Like this post Date: 2/8/12 12:20 PM you're welcome, hope to see your review so I'll know what I'm getting myself into when I try it. Love those back tucks.... ------ Viking Lily 545 Viking Ruby Bernina Activa 210 Brother 1034d

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