Monday, August 29, 2011

Simplicity 2728



Descriptiion: Misses fitted jackets with collar, sleeve and pocket variations. Jacket is fully lined. Part of Simplicity's Project Runway line.
 
Sizes:  4 to 22
 
Instructions:  They were very easy to follow and so many helpful and useful sewing tips throughout.  The instructions tell you how to make a sleeve head with excellent illustrations to follow.  Also, all the design elements are clearly marked with "Designer's Addition" so you are able to identify which elements you want for your jacket.  I think this pattern is one of the better ones for sewing steps and including important elements to achieve a very professional finished garment.
 
I did find it hard to ease the sleeves into the jacket, I think that is the fabric, the lining did not prove to be as difficult.
 
Likes/Dislikes:  This jacket is for Erin and she wanted a short sleeve jacket in an off-white fabric.  The fabric was easy and I went through my pattern stash to find an appropriate pattern.  When I saw this one, I knew it was perfect.  The style, the fit and cut and the sleeve elements were perfect for her.
 
I also liked the collar options, the darts for fitting and the pocket options. 
 
Fabric:  A linen from Joann's
 
Changes:  I omitted the back button tab, didn't have enough buttons for that.  One other change, that happened during construction,  I was pressing the jacket after attaching the lining and noticed you could see the lining through the back of the jacket.  The front was fine, Simplicity has you interface the entire front piece.  I thought oh, no, then turned the jacket right side out, cut interfacing for the back, elimating facings and seams.  Fused this into place and the problem was solved (big sigh of relief).
 
 
Conclusion:  A beautiful jacket with great structure and design.  I really like how it looks on the dressform and it will look so much better on Erin.
 
 


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I told Erin I need pictures of her in these garments, we will see.  She did wear this top on date night with her fiance and he told me it looked really good.  Then she wore this dress to school last week and received many compliments.  One young teacher told her please tell me when your mom wants to take orders. 
 

14 comments:

  1. It is such a pretty style and the linen will make it such a comforatble jacket to wear.

    I can see why she would get so many compliments...your garments are always perfect!

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  2. Beautiful jacket - will you adopt me???

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  3. Great looking jacket! Your daughter is so lucky to have a Mum like you!

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  4. Super little jacket! When my daughter got her first "dress up" job, I did a lot of seiwng professional clothes for her. It feels good, doesn't it, to contribute to their career in a little way?

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  5. I can't believe this! I've made this jacket and just pulled out the pattern pieces to make a white one! It's lovely, Lori!

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  6. Gorgeous top. It looks really professional.

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  7. Beautiful jacket!

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  8. You are so good with jackets! I like how this one is cute, but nicely tailored.

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  9. Oh my! It really does look great on the dress form. I can only image the pics on Erin. It has great structure and nice shaping and details.

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  10. What a lovely jacket. Thanks for reviewing this pattern sounds very good.

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  11. What a sharp little jacket - love it!

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  12. she will love it, this is so adorable, it has a great shape to it

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  13. Wow! Why you're not my mom? You would teach me how to sew these fabulous things! white looks always fresh, and I'm thinking about a white jacket for the next summer... How do you treat linen before sewing? Just wash as cotton or what? Is it 100% linen or a blend? By the way, it would be a great topic for a podcast, since I never know what to do with different fabrics before sewing! Do I have to wash it in a washing mashine, and on what temperature, or by hands, alternate hot and cold water (it gives the most shrincage then). Some people say that fabric shouldn't be treated that way (in a washer), it is too harsh etc...
    And I also wanted to show you something shoking in new Burda magazine here http://mysummertouch.blogspot.com/2011/08/new-burda-october-2011.html

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  14. Great jacket - neutral enough to be useful and not neutral enough to be bland. Beautifully made.

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