Making a Muslin part 2
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Simplicity 4032 |
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:
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The front |
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The back |
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The side view |
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Waistline marking |
The only real change I have to make is with the shoulder - that is too long and falling over my arm:
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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
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!
ReplyDeleteHI Sam, yes, so many patterns seem to be made for Amazons - not real people. I usually have to remake the pattern :)
DeleteThat'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!
ReplyDeleteI'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 :)
DeleteHi Sarah! The jacket looks like it's going to be very well fit on you. Looking forward to seeing the complete project.
ReplyDeleteHello Hana, thank you :)
DeleteToo Dark To See ThE Details But Definitely Can See How It.sits Good On You! :) Maybe I Should.Start With.A.jacket Too...
ReplyDeleteHi Far - yes it is too dark - black is not a good colour for blog photos, but a great colour for a basic jacket.
DeleteFar, 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.
Your jacket is looking good.. The fit is going to be good.
ReplyDeleteIt is hot here, hard to imagine sewing with fleece.lol
Happy sewing. I look forward to seeing your jacket..
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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