Pattern Description:
Double breasted jacket with back peplum detail Pattern Sizing:
34-42, I made a 38, my usual BurdaStyle size and didn't need to make any fit adjustments Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes Were the instructions easy to follow?
They weren't bad for Burda, although I think if you have put together a jacket before that would definitely help. The whole collar is assembled separately and sandwiched between the jacket and facing pieces, which makes it easy to get a good finish but you need to grade that finished seam carefully as it ends up pretty bulky. What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I loved the little details on the pattern - the front yoke, 3 tucks in each sleeve and of course the back belt and peplum.
I disliked that the pattern only comes with a partial lining - I drafted a full lining using the original pieces and added an ease pleat in the back. Fabric Used:
A superfine navy wool suiting Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
As mentioned above I added a full lining (except for the peplum which I decided to underline at the beginning). The original pattern was designed for felted wool leaving the outer edges unfinished, I just added seam allowances and sewed the pieces together as normal. Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I think this is a one time sew because of all the unique details, but I do recommend it especially if you are a fan of jackets with lots of detailing.
More photos over on my blog Conclusion:
A classic jacket with a bit of a twist, I'd recommend adding in a lining though.
meggipeg said... Wow, what a gorgeous jacket. You've done an amazing job on this. Your blog link doesn't seem to be working. 1/30/13 2:37 AM
nancy2001 said... Gorgeous jacket, Allie. I bet all the custom tailors in your citiy will admire your jacket whenever you wear it! 1/30/13 7:07 AM
mrsbewley said... Beautiful! 1/30/13 9:01 AM
Amanda.Claire said... Great jacket! I love the back it is adorable. 1/30/13 9:54 AM
ArtAttack said... Ohh this is so cute!! Great job. Love the details. 1/31/13 1:11 AM
Scheri said... Great jacket 1/31/13 1:40 AM
ChristmasHills said... That is really lovely. Love all the buttons and the colour too - so smart. 1/31/13 1:41 AM
Allie in Hong Kong said... Oops thanks Meggipeg, don't know what happened there, but it's fixed now. 1/31/13 4:42 AM
becca a said... Gorgeous jacket! I love the gold buttons and the peplum detail. 1/31/13 10:12 AM
Levone said... Beautiful jacket! 2/3/13 6:04 PM
salsera7 said... You are always so sharp. Having seen your posts in the past, it doesn't surprise me how well you did on this jacket and more importantly it looks wonderful on you. I have this one in my stash and I just might cut it out today. Thanks for the inspiration! 2/16/13 5:25 AM
ChristineX said... Fantastic jacket. Great job! :-) 2/21/13 5:28 PM
Wow, what a gorgeous jacket. You've done an amazing job on this. Your blog link doesn't seem to be working.
1/30/13 2:37 AM
Gorgeous jacket, Allie. I bet all the custom tailors in your citiy will admire your jacket whenever you wear it!
1/30/13 7:07 AM
Beautiful!
1/30/13 9:01 AM
Great jacket! I love the back it is adorable.
1/30/13 9:54 AM
Ohh this is so cute!! Great job. Love the details.
1/31/13 1:11 AM
Great jacket
1/31/13 1:40 AM
That is really lovely. Love all the buttons and the colour too - so smart.
1/31/13 1:41 AM
Oops thanks Meggipeg, don't know what happened there, but it's fixed now.
1/31/13 4:42 AM
Gorgeous jacket! I love the gold buttons and the peplum detail.
1/31/13 10:12 AM
Beautiful jacket!
2/3/13 6:04 PM
You are always so sharp. Having seen your posts in the past, it doesn't surprise me how well you did on this jacket and more importantly it looks wonderful on you. I have this one in my stash and I just might cut it out today. Thanks for the inspiration!
2/16/13 5:25 AM
Fantastic jacket. Great job! :-)
2/21/13 5:28 PM