My New Polar Fleece Jacket
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My new jacket - blurry, out of focus, self timed photo. |
This is my new polar fleece jacket - I needed something to wear at places like the supermarket. I wanted a robust sort of fabric and one that would stand up to non too precious sorts of use. Something I wouldn't have to worry about, and something that would stretch and move with activity.
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Back View |
I used Simplicity 4032, a pattern I had in my stash. This is an unlined jacket. Polar fleece was one of the suggested fabrics. I made version B without the ruffle front, and made the collar a little narrower - I used the collar from Version A as this was narrower than version B's collar. I also wanted pockets so I added them from version C.
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Simplicity 4032 |
The facing also needed quite a lot of thought - I had to trim the SF/Front seams and tack them down, then lay the facing piece over this, tack it down, and then top stitch ( I had over locked the facing seam). Then I stitched in the ditch to keep the trimmed seams in the top stitched channel to give the ridged effect.
Everything else was straightforward, except for the buttonholes - I omitted these and opted for press fasteners and decorative buttons instead - the reason why is here :http://sarahlizsewstyle.blogspot.com.au/2013/06/how-not-to-ruin-jacket-at-last.html
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The finished jacket |
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The upper back |
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Seam Finish |
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Inside view of front facing and pocket stitching. |
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Satin binding on sleeve inset seam. |
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The press fasteners and decorative buttons |
Now the obligatory shots of me wearing my me mades - and not only the jacket but also the trousers are me mades :)
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My classic look - this feels like "me". |
This jacket was a little tedious to make because of the way I finished it, but it has been worn pretty non-stop since I finished it yesterday. I like it ( I really like classic clothes) and would love to make another version in a better quality fabric in due course.
That's why I want to use my stash up - so I can build a new and better one.
This was also a stash busting project for the 2013 Style the Stash Sew A Long:- www.stylethestashsewalong.blogspot.com
That's it for now,
Sarah Liz :)
Hello Sarah..
ReplyDeleteI love your jacket! I need this type of jacket for my everyday style.
You have done a beautiful work and it fits you so well.
Hello Hana, yes, we do need smart casual clothes for everyday - and these are often forgotten about.
Deletelooks fabulous actually. I like clothes that fit into every day life and I truly enjoy seeing people sew 'normal' clothes. well done :-)
ReplyDeleteView C also look great
I agree - it might be a little more boring sewing the basics - and might not make for such a "fashionable" blog, but most of us do live ordinary lives in the everyday, so really we should focus on making smart clothes for that work for that.
DeleteLove this fleece jacket.... might try something similar in a bit. :)
ReplyDeleteYes, it's nice to have a pretty and pretty useful garment:)
DeleteLovely jacket - looks nice and warm. Just what we are needing now.
ReplyDeleteIt certainly is BeaJay - hope your winter sewing is getting you warm as well.
DeleteVery nice jacket Sarah!
ReplyDeleteThank you Linda :)
ReplyDeleteSarah, your jacket looks nice. I have this pattern and love the style variations.
ReplyDeleteThanks DDD, it is a lovely pretty jacket, you will like it when you make it :)
ReplyDeleteYou actually made that yourself? Impressive! It's beautiful. I love fleece jackets, i have a few but i bought them. I'm not really good in sewing. i'm really impressed with what you've made. It's really beautiful. I really thought you got them in department stores or online stores.
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