I've been dreaming of jacket patterns lately... which may be due to thoughts of autumn, even though the weather is still pretty hot here. But more likely just that I love jackets and am almost dress and skirted out!! Here are some of the top contenders:
Love the shape and detailing of Burdastyle's Desert Moto Jacket 02/2014 #128
Next, a classic jacket, exactly the sort of basic I need, Burdastyle cropped jacket 01/2011
And now a pattern that I already own and is all cut out and ready to sew, if I could only get over my fear of the scant instructions, Burdastyle Assymetric Jacket 03/2012 Please disregard the bizarre pose/expression - why do they do that?!!
And possibly this one, Burdastyle Crossover Blazer 06/2012... though not with this styling! Again, why?!! Best to go look at a real one like this.
And, last but not least (the only non-Burdastyle, for some reason) Vogue V8601 riding jacket. I saw and tried on a beautiful version of this pattern at a lovely little sewing shop in my very own suburb (unusual!) that unfortunately didn't survive :-( The owner wouldn't sell me the pattern or the jacket unfortunately, and when I search for this pattern online it has the dreaded OOP (out of print) after it... I have looked high and low for a good while now for this lovely classic pattern with a twist, but alas have yet to find a copy... It looks a bit weird in this drawing (don't they always) but you can see one of the lovely versions here. If anyone knows where I can get a copy please put me out of my misery and let me know.
Do you have any jacket patterns on your 'to do' list? Of course I could always try another Minoru, it's still my all-time favourite make, but the opportunity for something different is urging me along :-)
Oh, a real jacket! I can see you in all of these - best get sewing!
ReplyDeleteI am intending (hoping!) to make myself a Pavot and and Anise - bought some wool/poly blend fabric at Spotlight a few months ago - on sale for $3/m - reduced from $30! Actually washed it yesterday so it is ready to go :-)
Wow Justine, $3/m can't go wrong! I've considered the Pavot too but I'm in more need (want :-) of a short jacket. Looking forward to seeing yours.
DeleteLove the moto jacket! I bought one Burdastyle jacket pattern but it has defeated me - only one paragraph of instructions and my pattern pieces didn't fit on the fabric as shown in their picture!?! It was all too much for me - I'm sure you'll do much better :)
ReplyDeleteOh no, that sounds like my experience Renee, totally daunting. Having to add all of the seam allowances did my head in! What a shame, they have so many great looking patterns.
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