Pattern Description:
Jacket with princess seams and a stand up collar click here Pattern Sizing:
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?Yes, other than the slight changes I made.
Were the instructions easy to follow?I really didn't use them since I was lining and underlining the jacket.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I like the style. No dislikes.
Fabric Used:Silk brocade by Carolina Herrara from Mood Fabrics; silk organza for the underlining; silk crepe de chine for the lining. The frog closure was from M and J Trims.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I shortened the sleeve and added a cuff. click here
I also added a flannel sleeve head to keep the sleeve from collapsing. I love the way that just this little bit of flannel rounds out the sleevehead. When prickstitching the understitching on the collar, I used silk buttonhole twist, doubled so that you could see it a little bit better. The thickness of this thread gives the effect of little french knots. No one will see it -- but I know it's there!click here
I spent what seemed like forever deciding on the length. I guess it is a matter of preference and what you see yourself wearing this with. Since I knew it would probably be pants most of the time, I went with a 3/4 length -- it hits where my hand cups if I'm holding my arms down by my sides.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?Can't see needing another coat like this but I do recommend the pattern.
Conclusion: Nice, well-drafted pattern. I can see this being a pretty fast project, unless you underline and line it. Those couture techniques add a lot of time -- but I find the process relaxing
Christas said... Beautiful jacket and it looks amazing on you! That fabric is stunningly gorgeous! 12/15/12 11:37 PM
CynthiaSue said... This is gorgeous! 12/15/12 11:39 PM
Maree P said... Just lovely ...beautifully sewn. 12/16/12 0:28 AM
mnitts said... So elegant and beautiful. 12/16/12 2:23 AM
AncientElna said... Beautiful choices of fabric and pattern. Great construction. Looks terrific on you! 12/16/12 2:45 AM
GoodbyeValntino said... Very nice, Cissie! The collar worked well for you :) 12/16/12 7:06 AM
Molliefran said... Great style for you. I love it! 12/16/12 7:55 AM
KensingtonCrab said... Gorgeous! 12/16/12 8:05 AM
cleverkitty said... Cissie this looks elegant and fits you beautifully, I enjoy sewing with silk thread and like your idea using it. 12/16/12 8:45 AM
Lori V said... Amazing jacket. 12/16/12 10:28 AM
oldsewandsew said... Very Beautiful - Stunning fabric sewn beautifully! Glad to hear the tip about the sleevehead. Flannel always seems to add just the right amount of body, doesn't it? You look great in it also! 12/16/12 10:57 AM
Barbara V said... Beautiful jacket. The lovely style and length is perfect for the gorgeous fabric and looks very lovely on you. 12/16/12 11:16 AM
Dagmar O. said... Very elegant jacket. From the fabric to the cuff design, you made inspired decisions. I am really intrigued by the prickstitching you describe on the collar. Any chance of adding a photo of that? It sounds like a gorgeous detail... 12/16/12 12:13 PM
CissieW said... Just posted a pic of the prickstitch detail. Hope it shows up. 12/16/12 12:49 PM
SewWil said... Gorgeous jacket! 12/16/12 4:55 PM
EleanorSews said... What a beautiful jacket! Your additions take it to a very different level. Gorgeous... 12/16/12 6:39 PM
Jstarr4250 said... What a beautiful jacket. It looks so elegant and well made and it fits you to a T! 12/16/12 9:11 PM
sew2little said... Lovely--and you are lovely in it. 12/17/12 0:58 AM
NC Carol said... Epic jacket! Love the prickstitch detail. I know you'll have fun wearing it! 12/17/12 9:52 AM
Beautiful jacket and it looks amazing on you! That fabric is stunningly gorgeous!
12/15/12 11:37 PM
This is gorgeous!
12/15/12 11:39 PM
Just lovely ...beautifully sewn.
12/16/12 0:28 AM
So elegant and beautiful.
12/16/12 2:23 AM
Beautiful choices of fabric and pattern. Great construction. Looks terrific on you!
12/16/12 2:45 AM
Very nice, Cissie! The collar worked well for you :)
12/16/12 7:06 AM
Great style for you. I love it!
12/16/12 7:55 AM
Gorgeous!
12/16/12 8:05 AM
Cissie this looks elegant and fits you beautifully, I enjoy sewing with silk thread and like your idea using it.
12/16/12 8:45 AM
Amazing jacket.
12/16/12 10:28 AM
Very Beautiful - Stunning fabric sewn beautifully! Glad to hear the tip about the sleevehead. Flannel always seems to add just the right amount of body, doesn't it? You look great in it also!
12/16/12 10:57 AM
Beautiful jacket. The lovely style and length is perfect for the gorgeous fabric and looks very lovely on you.
12/16/12 11:16 AM
Very elegant jacket. From the fabric to the cuff design, you made inspired decisions. I am really intrigued by the prickstitching you describe on the collar. Any chance of adding a photo of that? It sounds like a gorgeous detail...
12/16/12 12:13 PM
Just posted a pic of the prickstitch detail. Hope it shows up.
12/16/12 12:49 PM
Gorgeous jacket!
12/16/12 4:55 PM
What a beautiful jacket! Your additions take it to a very different level. Gorgeous...
12/16/12 6:39 PM
What a beautiful jacket. It looks so elegant and well made and it fits you to a T!
12/16/12 9:11 PM
Lovely--and you are lovely in it.
12/17/12 0:58 AM
Epic jacket! Love the prickstitch detail. I know you'll have fun wearing it!
12/17/12 9:52 AM
Fabulous. Gorgeous. Lovely. Stunning. Beautiful!
12/17/12 1:15 PM
Beautiful brocade and stunning results.
12/17/12 7:30 PM