Pattern Description: Great easy versatile jacket featuring a soft peplum with tucks falling from the princess line. The ¾ sleeve has a slit cuff that can be worn up or down. Wear it with or without a waisted belt – or dress it up with an interesting stud closure
Pattern Sizing: 6-30
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes, it did
Were the instructions easy to follow? minimal instructions
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I LOVE the styling of the jacket. It's a trendy peplum jacket without being TOO flouncy. It's very well drafted. The 3/8" seams called for were too narrow when sewing with a heavier weight ponte as I did. I had to topstitch all the seams to get them to lay flat.
Fabric Used: Ponte knit
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I made the collar facing and sleeve cuffs out of a contrasting fabric. I topstitched all the seams (see above)
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes, I will definitely sew it again. I highly recommend it, but watch the weight of your ponte and adjust the seam allowances accordingly.
Conclusion: A very cute jacket, relatively easy to sew. For more details and pictures, see my blog
Sew4Fun said... I adore your jacket! It's fabulous! What a great fit and style. I also like how you used a contrast for the collar and cuffs. I hadn't thought of this so great idea. As soon as our weather cools down I'll be making this pattern. I love ponte jackets and this pattern has so much shape and style to it. Thanks for the review. 2/2/13 4:00 PM
PattyE said... Oh, lovely! I've got this one cut out right now! 2/2/13 4:08 PM
Knitz said... Very nice -- your contrast fabric additions really amp up the style. 2/2/13 4:25 PM
Skye said... Great looking jacket 2/2/13 4:26 PM
Jrhee said... Beautiful jacket! 2/2/13 4:37 PM
Elona said... What a CUTE jacket, Margy! How remarkable not to have to make a ton of adjustments. 2/2/13 5:15 PM
mm said... This looks wonderful. 2/2/13 7:01 PM
SewWil said... Your jacket is beautiful!!! 2/3/13 0:10 AM
sfshaza said... It is SO cute on you! A very flattering fit and look. 2/3/13 6:17 AM
GoodbyeValntino said... Poor you! You must feel fantastic after that shower! I love Style Arc patterns and I love your new jacket. Good luck in addressing your allergies :) 2/3/13 7:08 AM
cleverkitty said... Really beautiful style and fabric, looks classy :) 2/3/13 9:18 AM
VivianZ said... Great style! I love the print and solid combo. I feel so sorry for your new allergy problem. It's a b**** developing an allergy when you are older as suddenly you have to develop a whole new mindset when shopping. I hope it works outwell. 2/3/13 9:19 AM
2 Airedales n Me said... SUCH a wonderful jacket! Black-and-white, black-and-white - LOVE black-and-white!! 2/5/13 1:26 AM
I adore your jacket! It's fabulous! What a great fit and style. I also like how you used a contrast for the collar and cuffs. I hadn't thought of this so great idea. As soon as our weather cools down I'll be making this pattern. I love ponte jackets and this pattern has so much shape and style to it. Thanks for the review.
2/2/13 4:00 PM
Oh, lovely! I've got this one cut out right now!
2/2/13 4:08 PM
Very nice -- your contrast fabric additions really amp up the style.
2/2/13 4:25 PM
Great looking jacket
2/2/13 4:26 PM
Beautiful jacket!
2/2/13 4:37 PM
What a CUTE jacket, Margy! How remarkable not to have to make a ton of adjustments.
2/2/13 5:15 PM
This looks wonderful.
2/2/13 7:01 PM
Your jacket is beautiful!!!
2/3/13 0:10 AM
It is SO cute on you! A very flattering fit and look.
2/3/13 6:17 AM
Poor you! You must feel fantastic after that shower! I love Style Arc patterns and I love your new jacket. Good luck in addressing your allergies :)
2/3/13 7:08 AM
Really beautiful style and fabric, looks classy :)
2/3/13 9:18 AM
Great style! I love the print and solid combo. I feel so sorry for your new allergy problem. It's a b**** developing an allergy when you are older as suddenly you have to develop a whole new mindset when shopping. I hope it works outwell.
2/3/13 9:19 AM
SUCH a wonderful jacket! Black-and-white, black-and-white - LOVE black-and-white!!
2/5/13 1:26 AM