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Looking for print for a lightweight jacket
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1038	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/2/12 1:04 PM I want to make a lightweight blazer-type jacket for myself. I was thinking of a twill or a denim weight. I saw a print at fabric club that is a chintz. Would that be suitable for this kind of garment? The only local source for apparel fabric I have is Joann's so I'll likely have to shop online and I don't have much fabric knowledge. Finding a heavy enough weight fabric in a print is my challenge. Are there other fabrics I should consider as well? The pattern I have in mind is Kwik Sew 3842 View A. -- Edited on 6/2/12 1:25 PM -- ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 2:03 PM oh boy do I have some goodies to tempt you with! Let me get my computer...I dunno how to link on my iPad. be right back... ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << 1 member likes this. Date: 6/2/12 2:27 PM Ok I'm back. This particular pattern is for fleece, and has a dropped shoulder. I'm not sure it's the best choice for what you have in mind. I would go with something like KS3796 View B Anyhoo, here's some fabric suggestions for you (me) to drool over; EOS brocade (YUMMM!) This would be a good substitute for fleece for your KS3842; EOS medium weight knit Marcy Tilton stretch denim Morning Glory Gorgeous Fabrics cotton jacquard It's reversible, so no worries about no lining. Hmmm...I want them ALL! I love searching out fabrics, so lemme know if any are close or if you can give further guidelines. Anything to delay my housework. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
SheBear0320   Advanced MB CANADA Member since 4/8/08 Posts: 2790	Login to reply to this post In reply to LynnRowe << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 2:31 PM Good thing I'm on a fabric fast -- I could go for all of these. And I definitely need jackets (heck I need everything). Now I know who to call on when I'm looking for a specific fabric for a project. ------ Sheila "sewing very slowly to fill an empty closet" 2012/2013 Stash Busting Sew-Along: 27.25 yards sewn (as of 05/15/13) 21.75 yards purchased (as of 05/15/13)
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1038	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/2/12 2:44 PM Yes! I love the fabrics you chose, however, they're a bit dressy for what I had in mind. I will probably make this jacket in fleece at some point but the style is a good one for me; something that I'll wear with casual pants (because that's pretty much all we wear here). I just need a non-fancy print...like blue or black floral, or even something brighter and less dark than that would be nice. A colorful floral on a white background would work as well. I liked the chintz pattern because it's subtle. I realize that the pattern was written for a heavy fabric but I thought maybe I could fudge that. ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 2:53 PM If you like the chintz fabric you found locally, I'd go for it, give it a try. ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
lgrande   Advanced Beginner MT USA Member since 1/18/12 Posts: 1038	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 6/2/12 2:58 PM Thanks, Lynn. I saw the fabric at at Fashionfabricsclub.com. It's Black floral chintz #5337, in case you want a look. Since it's so inexpensive I can try it without risking a lot. ------ Linda Bernina 830LE Bernina B530 Janome 6600P Pfaff 1209 Babylock Evolution Janome 644D
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to lgrande << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 3:23 PM It's very pretty, can't beat the price...so why not! With the pattern having extended shoulders, and being deisgned for a fleece, it's likely there's not a lot of sleeve cap ease. As chintz is a...bear...to ease, it does work best with caps that don't have a lot of ease, so this is a definite advantage. I'm looking forward to your Garment review! ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
LynnRowe   Advanced BC CANADA Member since 3/9/09 Posts: 6765	Login to reply to this post In reply to SheBear0320 << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 3:24 PM I love matching fabrics to patterns...the downside doing it for others is they have to have my tastes for it to work for them, lol! ------ I heart Panzy, Pfaff Creative Performance, the sewing machine love of my life! And Rupert (Pfaff 2023), Baby (BL Enlighten), Victor (BLCS), Ash (Bernina 350SE), Pal (Bernina 530), Kee (Bernina 750) and the Featherteen Flock! Most of all, I heart Woo (HimmyCat). Until we meet again, my beautiful little boy. I love you.
hpsauce Intermediate ON CANADA Member since 4/3/09 Posts: 90	Login to reply to this post In reply to LynnRowe << Like this post Date: 6/2/12 5:36 PM I love it when you give fabric choices and options. I need someone like you in my sewing room to advise me every time I try to decide what to sew and which fabric to match with a pattern...or better yet, to go fabric shopping with me. Although, ,you seem to be one of the worst (or is that best?) enablers ever!!!! ------ Island Couture http://islandcouture.blogspot.ca/

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