Simplicity 2284

Description:  Misses' & Miss petite lined jacket in two lengths with trim variations… separate patterns included for A, B, C, D cup sizes.

Sizing: 6 to 24

Instructions:  They were really very good, even has instructions for sleeve heads.  I did follow most of their instructions but used this Ann R's tutorial at flickr for interfacing and sleeve heads

Here are my pictures from the inside

I stitched a basting line for the hem at the bottom

Likes/Distlikes:  I was trying to recreate this Cabi Jacket and I really thought this pattern was just the match.

I liked the construction, loved the cup sized pattern and the style.  the only thing I don't like (and it is my fault) is the narrow sleeves.  If I had looked at the pattern envelope I would have noticed the jacket is modeled with knit tops, probably sleeveless.    I wanted to be able to wear some blouses with my jacket, like the picture, but I will not be able to do this, not enough ease.  Other than that, I really like my jacket.

Changes:  I added 1" to the length of the jacket and the sleeves.  I also made my own fringe for this jacket.
I cut the fringe about 1-1/2" wide and unraveled on each side:

Then from the larger threads I unraveled, made a braid:

I used two layers of the fringe, then applied the braid to the fringe with a zigzag.  Then I applied the trim to the pockets and jacket with a zigzag.

Here you can see the two layers, makes the trim fluffier.

I found Threads article November 2005 #121, "Inside The Chanel Jacket", to be very helpful and the pictures of actual Chanel garment helped with trim placement.

The biggest news for me was I made a muslin of this pattern, something I don't do very often.  I knew the jacket would take some time to construct and I wanted to have the sizing correct. 

I also added hooks and eyes to close the jacket.

Fabric: Berry Tweed from Fashionista Fabrics

Conclusion:  I really like my jacket, it turned out even better than the picture in my head.  I do wish I could wear those blouses with it but I will just have to make another one.  After examining the Cabi picture, the sleeves on that jacket are much wider (or at least appear to be).  

 I lightened this photo a bit so you could see the details:

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We are at home, waiting for the snow plow, see no road:

It is in front of that barbed wire fence somewhere.  I am in now hurry, I know they will be by when they can, lots of roads in my county.

Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

Well, you are stuck at home in the blizzard, which by the way is the first time that word has been used where I live, and you want  need some type of comfort food.  Cinnamon rolls were the food of choice for us this morning.  Kaitlyn and I made this yummy, quick and easy recipe.

Jiffy Cinnamon Rolls

• 4-5 c. flour
• 1- box - Jiffy Cake Mix (yellow)
• 2 pkg quick rise yeast
• 2 c. warm water
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 T. cinnamon
• 2 T melted butter

Mix 3 c. flour, cake mix, yeast and salt.  (we used my Kitchenaid mixer and dough hook).  Add water, mix till smooth.  Add enough flour to work well.  Put dough out on floured surface.  Kneed well, 6-8 times.  Roll out into a 9" x 18" area.  Spread with butter (we use more butter about 4 T).  Mix cinnnamon and sugar together  (again we double this amount).  Pour over dough evenly.  Cut in 1" slices.  Put on greased cookie sheet.  Cover let rised 15 minutes or until doubled.  Uncover, bake 15-18 minutes at 350 degrees or till golden brown.

We ice with a powdered sugar glaze.

and one more picture since I was working on all the settings on my new camera

Enjoy, they are so good.

Off to finish my Channel-Cabi-inspired jacket (hopefully)

Nighttime Pictures

We have a very slick sheet of ice all around our house but I stepped out this evening and it was beautiful. A bit of fog, the ice and the glow of the Christmas lights, I had to take some pictures. A perfecto opportunity to practice some of what I had learned in my photography classes. I was so nervous carrying my nice camera and slip sliding around!


Some of our trees.



My living room tree


The single tree, I played with this in Photoshop quite a bit


Next two are playing with aperture.

Thinking of Spring?

Looking at my pictures, I think I might be anxious for spring. Maybe so after a winter storm and bitterly cold temperatures, canceled school and other events. Here is the ice on the trees, pretty in the sunlight, not so pretty if you don't have power. We are the lucky ones, our power has not been interrupted.





Here is some sewing I have completed. First, a new purse, Indygo Junction pattern called The Metropolitan. I used Heather Bailey's Freshcut fabric I purchased in a Charm Pack. I love purchasing charm pack's I can tell which fabric I want to purchase more. The flower pin is from Husqvarna Viking's Embroidery card #162.












Next, on the front sewing is Ottobre Woman, cardigan #18, I used some rib knit and embroidery from Husqvarna Viking Card #162. The ribbon is woven through the eyelets.
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