Multiple Patterns Inspired Jacket

Pattern: Simplicity 2256 Double Lapel Jacket (used bodice back and lower sleeve ruffle pieces for jacket)
Pattern: Simplicity 2474 Front Band Jacket (used front, sleeve, and front band pieces for jacket)
Pattern: McCall's 6247 Elastic Waist Pant

                       This jacket was inspired by a jacket I saw on Pinterest.

 

This front picture was requested by Tee. I've lost a couple of pounds since making the pants.

 

 

 Fabric: Vibrant Citron Poly/Lycra Crepe Knit from Fabric Mart

Pants - alterations remove 2" front, adjust leg width to 8 1/2", and removed 1" at hipline.
Fabric: Taupe Gray Poly Blend Stretch Suiting from Fabric Mart

*Instead of overlapping the elastic, I decided to try a technique of placing the cut pieces of elastic together on a strip of fabric and zigzag it together. This removes the bulk.

 

Paisley Jacket

 

Pattern Description: Simplicity 2256 Jacket in two lengths with neckline and sleeve variations.  I made view B with the double collar.

 Previously, I made this blue ruffle jacket. and this white ruffle collar jacket.

 

Pattern Sizing: 4-22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it's a beautiful pattern.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the double layer collar more.

Fabric Used: Multi Sateen navy, white, and pink purchased from Fabric Mart.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Yes Would you recommend it to others? Yes

Conclusion: I can't wait to make this view in a solid color. It's exciting to have completed this jacket as I really wanted to make it last year, but my list was filled to the brim. Scrolling through the Fabric Mart pages, I came across this. It is so tempting because of the sparkles. This one is black, white, and pink.

 

 

What Other Color but White?

Pattern: Simplicity 2256 Jacket with ruffles, pockets, back gathers and seam.

 

I've previously reviewed this jacket made in aqua polyester. https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8244853757221381044#editor/target=post;postID=2497149295775747593;onPublishedMenu=allposts;onClosedMenu=allposts;postNum=28;src=postnamee

 

 
Now this is really made for my body!

Hat purchased from Burlington Coat Factory.

 

 The tucks of the dress (Butterick 5947) are revealed better in this picture. I really need to revisit this


pattern with my copy paper and tracing wheel as her tucks are wider.https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=8244853757221381044#editor/target=post;postID=3217480150489052927

Pattern: OOP McCall's 8021 unlined jacket purchased from a thrift shop. This is a nice pattern that can be shortened for different hem lengths or sleeve lengths.

 

One of the most helpful pieces of advice that has been taking from reading blogs is always locate the finished widths and lengths either on the back of the pattern or the front of the pattern piece. This pattern was completed in a size 16 instead of my normal 22 or 24 for that reason.

 

Polyester poplin fabric and polyester lining were used. The lining was cut by the jacket pieces with adding about an inch to the center back for ease.

 

 

 The tucked dress will not be worn with this jacket as it's width is too wide. (See the difference in the fit with the Simplicity jacket above.)

 

Finished April MAGAM Outfit

Pattern Description: Simplicity 2256 Jacket in two lengths with neckline and sleeve variations.  I made view A with the ruffled collar and double ruffled cuffs.

Pattern Sizing: 4-22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes, it's a beautiful pattern.

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions were very easy to follow.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the ruffles more than anything. It really dresses up this jacket and makes it very suitable for special occasions.

Fabric Used: Aqua polyester purchased from Fabric Mart. It was advertised as a lining fabric. I just had to have it because it reminds me of peacock blue.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: None

Would you sew it again? Yes Would you recommend it to others? Yes

Conclusion: I decided to use this fabric as a wearable muslin because I thought it would be beautiful in this color to attend a wedding and it's somewhat similar to taffeta. I love this outfit, but can't wrap my head around the wrinkles. Pressing and movement removes the wrinkles temporarily. So Sad!

 

 

Pattern Description: Butterick 5459 dress is close-fitting, V-neckline with darts, above waistline seam, and back zipper closing.

Pattern Sizing: 8-24

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? Yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

Fabric Used: Aqua polyester purchased from Fabric Mart. It was advertised as a lining fabric. I just had to have it because it reminds me of peacock blue.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I added 5" to the length and moved the front v up to inches. Adjustments to be made; Possibly try the full bust adjustment and remove 1"(dart size)from the front bodice at the armhole.

Would you sew it again? Yes Would you recommend it to others? Yes

Conclusion: As much as I would love to wear this outfit, I will use some self-restraint and make another so as to be comfortable. Unlike wearing that white stretch gabardine dress which is going into "File 13" due to the puckered looking wrinkles.

 

 

April MAGAM Plans

B5459 Dress & Simplicity 2256 in 100% aqua polyester as a wearable muslin.