I’ve been a bit slack on this jacket. It only occurred to me last night, when I
read the Curious Kiwi’s post last night, that May was almost over and I hadn’t
got around to finishing my Burda jacket.
So last night I sat down with three episodes of Desperate
Housewives and a needle and thread to sew down the underside of the black
edging to the lining of the jacket. Now,
I know some people hate hand finishing garments. Personally find it relaxing to curl up in
front of the TV with a programme that doesn’t require concentration and a
sewing project on my knee. Last night
that’s exactly what I did. It took me
two and half hours of mindless TV and the jacket is finished.
The style of this jacket is a bit boxy for me, and
I do wonder whether a heavier interfacing would have given it a little more
structure. Having said that, it’s quite
nice as a sort of cardigan-style jacket, which does “lift” a plain black
outfit.
My original intention (Project17) was make a skirt in the same fabric; the jury’s still out on that idea. It might be a bit much, or a bit
matronly. I’ll sit on that idea for a
while.
Overall I'm pleased with this. I didn't use the Burda instructions at all. Just using a little common sense and the numbers on the pattern pieces it was a simple sew, and I'd recommend it as a first jacket for anyone interested in trying jackets for the first time.
It looks every bit as amazing as I thought it would! I love the black contrast, it makes the pink hounds tooth really pop. I don't think it looks boxy, that style is timeless, well done :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job. This is the sort of jacket my cape nearly was! Clearly, you have to use your common sense because the instructions don't make much sense! lol I agree with the curious kiwi - it's an enduring, timeless style!
ReplyDeleteI guess I worry that timeless can look matronly. I've now worn this a few times and had positive feed back. I guess you're right ;)
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