Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Sure did.
Were the instructions easy to follow? Extremely! If you've sewn before, these will be super easy instructions. Maybe not for a beginner but easy for an experienced sewer.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love how quickly this went together even though I had to create lining for the jacket (they were not included in the pattern). No dislikes at all.
Fabric Used: I used a "distressed/aged" Faux Leather I purchased from JoAnn Fabrics a while ago.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: No alterations. However, as I mentioned earlier, I did have to create lining for the jacket. I also created a "bound" buttonhole since this was a faux leather, I wanted to give it a "real" look. The fit was perfect straight from the envelope.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Yes I would definitely sew it again and plan to.
Conclusion: This is a really quick jacket to sew, actually it was so quick, I made it for a Fearless February challenge and had just started it Sunday, February 24 and completed it today just in time for the end of the challenge! Stop by my blog to see more photos and read about the challenge if you have a moment.
norie creates said... Omg! This is fabulous! That's some beautiful work! 2/28/13 8:31 PM
Sewlful said... That jacket is FABULOUS! As Norie said OMG. That leather is fabulous, your workmanship is flawless. Absolutely beautiful! This is why its so hard for me to do anything besides sew when I'm not at work 0 I see things like this and I want to copy them! Great job! 2/28/13 10:03 PM
ArtAttack said... What a sharp looking jacket! Looks great on you and beautiful work! 2/28/13 10:15 PM
mesewlot said... This is one beautiful jacket, absolutely love the fabric!! I really thank you for sharing your review on this...I was looking for a nice jacket pattern for a piece of faux leather that I have...so many ideas running through my head, but I love the way this looks! Great job! 3/1/13 1:28 AM
Aunt Gail said... Wow This photographed beautifully! Thanks for giving us a review on what I consider a tricky fabric..i.e. I've never had the guts to buy and sew up the faux leathers! Nice work 3/1/13 3:31 AM
Aunt Gail said... Wow This photographed beautifully! Thanks for giving us a review on what I consider a tricky fabric..i.e. I've never had the guts to buy and sew up the faux leathers! Nice work 3/1/13 3:31 AM
dolcevita said... Superb! Fabulous job on the tricky areas of the collar and sleeve heads, too. 3/1/13 4:06 AM
caper81 said... Wow, gorgeous jacket! You did an amazing job!! :) P.S, you *don't* look old enough to have grandkids (I hope I look as good as you when I have kids, let alone grandkids!) :) 3/1/13 7:54 AM
cleverkitty said... very sharp!!!! 3/1/13 8:46 AM
Pj3g said... Simply gorgeous! 3/1/13 12:35 PM
craigrama said... Terrific work. Great choice of fabric (leather). Really a unique looking jacket. 3/1/13 6:45 PM
couturemom said... I'm so impressed that you attempted bound buttonholes on this fabric. A very classy look! 3/2/13 6:42 AM
1SewSweet said... Thank you all, I really appreciate your very nice comments! 3/2/13 12:21 PM
Pattycrafty said... Holy moley -- gorgeous jacket and wonderful workmanship! You are a real inspiration!!! 4/1/13 9:17 PM
Omg! This is fabulous! That's some beautiful work!
2/28/13 8:31 PM
That jacket is FABULOUS! As Norie said OMG. That leather is fabulous, your workmanship is flawless. Absolutely beautiful! This is why its so hard for me to do anything besides sew when I'm not at work 0 I see things like this and I want to copy them! Great job!
2/28/13 10:03 PM
What a sharp looking jacket! Looks great on you and beautiful work!
2/28/13 10:15 PM
This is one beautiful jacket, absolutely love the fabric!! I really thank you for sharing your review on this...I was looking for a nice jacket pattern for a piece of faux leather that I have...so many ideas running through my head, but I love the way this looks! Great job!
3/1/13 1:28 AM
Wow This photographed beautifully! Thanks for giving us a review on what I consider a tricky fabric..i.e. I've never had the guts to buy and sew up the faux leathers! Nice work
3/1/13 3:31 AM
Wow This photographed beautifully! Thanks for giving us a review on what I consider a tricky fabric..i.e. I've never had the guts to buy and sew up the faux leathers! Nice work
3/1/13 3:31 AM
Superb! Fabulous job on the tricky areas of the collar and sleeve heads, too.
3/1/13 4:06 AM
Wow, gorgeous jacket! You did an amazing job!! :) P.S, you *don't* look old enough to have grandkids (I hope I look as good as you when I have kids, let alone grandkids!) :)
3/1/13 7:54 AM
very sharp!!!!
3/1/13 8:46 AM
Simply gorgeous!
3/1/13 12:35 PM
Terrific work. Great choice of fabric (leather). Really a unique looking jacket.
3/1/13 6:45 PM
I'm so impressed that you attempted bound buttonholes on this fabric. A very classy look!
3/2/13 6:42 AM
Thank you all, I really appreciate your very nice comments!
3/2/13 12:21 PM
Holy moley -- gorgeous jacket and wonderful workmanship! You are a real inspiration!!!
4/1/13 9:17 PM