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Self Drafted Pattern: 73765-1017 (Jacket/Blouse) - Type:Coordinates    printable version
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Posted on:7/10/09 6:50 AM
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Pattern Description:
Jacket/blouse with a wide lapel. I wanted a top that would work as a jacket over simple tshirts or tank tops as well as by itself. It is part of my post-delivery/nursing wardrobe, with its increased bust measurements. I keep the colours of all this coordinated (burgundy, seagreen, midblue) to have coordinating garments in this new size. This way I don't need that many items in the beginning, as I don't know how long I will stay this size.
Pattern:
Here you can see the pattern pieces layed out. I cut everything on straight grain.
Fabric Used:
Seagreen stretch cotton sateen. This is easy to wash, so great for a "mom on the go".
Detailed description of the process:
I wanted something a little dramatic, but not over the top. So I drafted a wide lapel with a non-collared neckline, otherwise the jacket is a very simple style. I am still on the fence about the size of the lapel, I think I would make it a bit smaller if I were to make such a style again.
I had a cutting mishap, but didn't want to waist this wonderful fabric by recutting the whole front. After all as a sewist I am the designer of this baby, so scissors to the rescue! I just decided to introduce a narrow yoke at the front shoulder... (nobody knows later that this was not an intentional design feature) This way I only used a little bit of fabric and there is enough left for a skirt later. ;)
The sleeves are just straight sleeves. I didn't like the way they "winged" outward when the hem is just turned upward, so I pintucked them slightly (on the outer side, a little towards the side back). Here's the comparison of the pintucked versus the straight sleeve (pintucked on the left). In afterthought I could have made even one or two more pintucks.
All seams and the edges are topstitched. To have the best topstitching result on the edge, I didn't do that line in one go. I topstitched the front opening with the front up and where the roll of the lapel is I turned the garment and topstiched the lapel from the other side (as this is the upper side of the lapel). I didn't turn again at the back neck, as this will be not on prominent view (with all that hair).
The jacket lacks button/buttonholes - I will do those some time after delivery of the baby, when the baby bump is less "prominent".
The ease in this jacket is generous, as I don't know what my bust measurement will be when nursing... I went for 12cm (4.75") of ease.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will use the basic draft of this again, but change the collar/lapel design. I think this one is very distinctive, don't need another one.
Conclusion:
I think will get some wear out of this this summer. I plan to use it instead of my usual cardigan, to look a bit put together.


There is more about my post-pregnancy wardrobe/ nursing wardrobe on my blog.
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Reader Comments
Jatman 7/10/09This is so incredibly cute! If it were a pattern I could buy - I would. Nice job!
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Mahogany Stylist 7/11/09Cute and stylish. This is a great jacket for a new mom on the go.
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amytb 7/11/09Very Impressive! Live your jacket, esp the collar. Great job!
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marjenann 7/11/09Lovely top! You really did a great job!
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waltzqueen 7/13/09THANK you for the pintuck idea for the sleeve! I hate that flap too, and now I know how to fix it. Gorgeous jacket and very elegant.
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