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BurdaStyle Magazine: 02-2012-113 (padded coat) - Type:Coat/Jacket    printable version
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Reviewed by:vchan38
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Posted on:2/11/13 11:20 AM
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Pattern Description: Padded crop jacket designed for brocade. A similar version was included in the same magazine issue called #112 with Mandarin collar.

Pattern Sizing: I sew a size 38.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes in some ways. I used traditional Chinese silk brocade fabric so it does feel different from the magazine's photos.

Were the instructions easy to follow? Yes the design only has a few pattern pieces so it's relatively straight forward to put together.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the pattern as it has limited number of pattern pieces and it has a long and short versions, with and without the collar.

Fabric Used: Chinese silk brocade for the fashion fabric and silk crepe for lining. I also used cotton flannel for underlining which is much thinner than the batting recommended in the pattern.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: For the version with collar, I extended the collar as the original design is too short for my liking. I laid out the pattern pieces in order to match the dragon pattern across the centre front in the lime version. I also omitted the pockets as there wasn't enough fabric. I also redrew the centre back to take out some fabric at the waist.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Having sewn two I wouldn't sew it again but I would recommend it to other who want a jacket that has large pattern repeat. Limited number of pattern pieces does help to make pattern matching a little easier (still difficult and time consuming but easier!).

Conclusion: I was going to buy frog closures but decided to make my own and I'm glad I did. You can see more photos on my blog:

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caper81 said...
Wow! Gorgeous jacket! Love the color & print, and it looks fantastic on you :)
2/11/13 11:30 AM
Nenewhis said...
Love the color, love the style, what a great little jacket!
2/11/13 11:47 AM
grays08 said...
You did such a great job with both of these. They are both stunning and look great on you! Love your attention to detail, it's spectacular!
2/11/13 12:13 PM
KensingtonCrab said...
Beautiful jackets and love the contrast linings!
2/11/13 1:00 PM
dolcevita said...
Wonderful jackets and immaculate stitching on the inside, too - such a pity that no-one will see your hard work. Gorgeous fabrics, too.
2/11/13 5:25 PM
Sewiing Sue said...
Both jacket and coat are lovely. I am not familiar with the term jump hem so thank you for making me aware of that. Gorgeous frogs!
2/11/13 5:31 PM
pdiddly said...
both are absolutely gorgeous
2/12/13 2:59 AM
vchan38 said...
Thank you all!
2/12/13 10:52 AM
canei said...
Love it!!!
2/12/13 12:47 PM
carolynw said...
Absolutely gorgeous - your great sewing techniques went into making these so perfect
2/12/13 2:14 PM
NJcowgirl said...
Beautiful. Love the colors. Nicely fitting.
2/12/13 2:18 PM
Michele Lommasson said...
Beautiful and impressive. I love your frogs!
2/12/13 6:50 PM
becca a said...
This is a gorgeous jacket! Your sewing is beautiful--your pictures show such careful details in your sewing!
2/12/13 8:43 PM
JOshiro said...
Fabulous - and I love the pink lining, too! Great job.
2/12/13 9:46 PM
norie creates said...
Omg! Your jacket is stunning! Love the colors with the pink lining! Such an incredible job!
2/13/13 1:56 PM
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