Making a Muslin part 2


Simplicity 4032
I have been working on a muslin to test Simplicity 4032.  This is a jacket that is sized for stretch fabrics.

I have bits and pieces of polar fleece left over from my warm winter leggings project and am using these to trial this pattern.  I will be making the final version in polar fleece as well.

I'm still a novice with using polar fleece - the first thing I made in my pre blog life gave me a few headaches so I vowed never to use it again.  Never is a long time in the sewing world, and I have to admit I'm starting to enjoy sewing it.

Perhaps because this jacket went together like a dream.   I cut size 12 and it fits me quite well with minimal alterations needed.  The princess seams at the back are vertical, and I think they work better on my straight, flat back than the curved seams do.

Picture time:
The front
I'm sorry everything is black on black but this is the jumper I will wear the jacket with - no good wearing it just over a t-shirt as the ease will not be right.  The sleeves are cut short  because that is all the fabric I had left - but it was really the sleeve head I wanted to test.  It was perfect, not too full - that is so often a problem with patterns.  The collar looks beautiful in real life.  Shoulders are too big - my normal problem.

The back
Hard to see in this picture, but believe me it sits nicely in real life - even when you twist to have a look in the mirror.

The side view
Ahh, a more animated view of me - I look so glum in the first photo.  This is more me :)

Waistline marking

I marked the waistline on the muslin - I had to tack it as nothing else would show.  My hand is holding my waist - and this waistline is at just the right height.  Normally I have to alter them.

The only real change I have to make is with the shoulder - that is too long and falling over my arm:

Move sleeve in half an inch.

I will also pay more attention to the seams in the final version.  In the muslin they are more like 4/8 than 5/8 inch.  The resulting fit will be better.

Again, I am really pleased with this jacket - it is working nicely.  I'm looking forward to cutting out the real one.

I may try a few more Simplicity patterns after this one - I've never really used them, but I'm wondering if the shape of the Simplicity slopers is better for me than that of some other pattern companies.

I plan to make up some stash fabric in this jacket - the 2013 Style the Stash Sew-A-Long started today.  Pop over and see some great stashes - our participants are also posting their plans.  The link is:
www.stylethestashsewalong.blogspot.com

Happy sewing everyone :)

Sarah Liz




Comments

  1. Sam June 1, 2013 at 9:40 PM

    That looks as though it's going to fit you really well, with out too many alterations. I have to take the shoulders in on almost everything I make, I don't know why they make them so wide!

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comJune 2, 2013 at 6:00 PM

      HI Sam, yes, so many patterns seem to be made for Amazons - not real people. I usually have to remake the pattern :)

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  2. MaryissewfastJune 1, 2013 at 11:19 PM

    That's a great pattern! I made a couple of them when the pattern first came out and loved them. Probably time to pull it out and make a few more. Can't wait to see your finished project!

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comJune 2, 2013 at 6:01 PM

      I'm glad you liked it - I think it is going to be a handy pattern to have in the stash. Look forward to seeing yours too :)

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  3. Hana June 2, 2013 at 1:46 AM

    Hi Sarah! The jacket looks like it's going to be very well fit on you. Looking forward to seeing the complete project.

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  4. FarJune 2, 2013 at 4:09 AM

    Too Dark To See ThE Details But Definitely Can See How It.sits Good On You! :) Maybe I Should.Start With.A.jacket Too...

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comJune 2, 2013 at 6:05 PM

      Hi Far - yes it is too dark - black is not a good colour for blog photos, but a great colour for a basic jacket.

      Far, if you haven't made a jacket, they can be tricky - but I am sure you will navigate your way around and work out a way to make something. I will make a tailored one later this year and post the steps. I plan to make a coloured one in September so I can do a sort of see and sew tute.

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  5. Sew Blessed Maw [Judy]June 2, 2013 at 9:57 AM

    Your jacket is looking good.. The fit is going to be good.
    It is hot here, hard to imagine sewing with fleece.lol
    Happy sewing. I look forward to seeing your jacket..

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    1. sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.comJune 2, 2013 at 6:06 PM

      Hi Judy - yes, a few months ago you were in the depths of winter and it was hot here - and before long, the seasons will change again, well before we've finished seasons sewing.

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