Sunday, March 27, 2011

New Look 6617


** Added a picture of me wearing coat  at bottom of post**
Pattern Description: Misses' unlined jacket in 3 lengths, two collar options.


Sizing: 6 to 16

Instructions:  They are very good, concise and easy to follow.  The pattern includes several options to create a jacket with many different details.  With this in mind, I found the directions to have a nice order.

Likes/Dislikes:  I wanted a lightweight spring jacket with military influences.  This pattern was just what I had in mind.  I have had it in my pattern collection for quite sometime, happy to finally use it.  The long cuffs were a nice detail, too.



Here is the pockets:





Changes:  Only adding length to the sleeve.

Fabric:  A cotton twill or drill type of fabric, found it a Wal-Mart on Thursday for $1.50 a yard.  My buttons were the highest priced items to this jacket.  I went to Joann's this morning to find buttons, these were the only choice with 12 buttons in stock.  $4.00 a card but I had several coupons and then a 25% off the total purchase.  The fabric wrinkles a bit when handled but I don't mind that too much, it


Conclusion:  This pattern has many pieces and took me quite awhile to cut out but it was so worth it.  I really liked how the pattern went together and the finished garment turned out better than the picture in my head (which is always a good thing). Hoping the weather cooperates so I can wear my new jacket this week

the jacket has funny drag lines in this picture, I didn't take much time outside arranging it on my dressform - too cold!

Look at the picture above- I sewed the cuff tab backwards on one of the sleeves!  Oops have to fix that.



16 comments:

  1. Totally love it! I swear we have the exact same taste in clothes/patterns. A grey military inspired jacket is currently on my to-do list too. Plus I've had this pattern since it came out. It's good to see it made up. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  2. Love your jacket and all the details. It's perfect.

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  3. Really cute! It definitely has a military vibe, and yet feminine at the same time. Nice sewing!

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  4. I love the military inspired look of your jacket. So nice to have gotten such a bargain on the fabric. Your attention to detail, with all those details :), really shines through. Hope the weather cooperates. I don't think this jacket will be happy staying in the closet too long!

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  5. Very nice indeed. Love the detailing.

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  6. Perfect for Spring! Your topstitching looks so neat and perfect. The buttons are good too, all the details really make your jacket.

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  7. Love all the details on this jacket, so beautifully made as well. Great result.

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  8. Beautiful! Great Job!!

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  9. Your stitching is impeccable as always! Beauiful job!

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  10. Very nice! It looks like this pattern could be very versatile.

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  11. LOVE your jacket!!!

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  12. Very nice jacket--beautiful detail work!

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  13. Oh my gosh, Lori...i LOVE it! It looks great on you, and so much nicer than the pattern drawing would have led me to believe! Guess what? I used those same buttons on a denim military jacket!

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  14. Great jacket and I love that pattern I made 2 jackets from that pattern. Its a keeper

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  15. I love everything you have made and showed in newer posts and I'm especially in love with this jacket

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