But a very different one to the last one. This pattern, Burda 7401 is a little out of my comfort zone and to take it further still I decided to use some stash fabric - a very safety-orange linen bought from The Fabric Collection.
And guess what - orange is as hard to photograph as black!
I love the peplum and how it falls in the back.
The construction is really interesting and makes this jacket fun to make ... except perhaps for the side panels which are under the arms... not for a beginner those ones...
There are clever pockets which are constructed in an unusual way with the facing making part of the pocket.
I used the overlocker to finish the exposed seams and pinked the ones that end up inside the facing. This is the inside of the jacket.
I am a little unconvinced by the ribbon tie and am thinking of removing it and using a hook and eye instead.
With the ribbon..
and without...
What do you think?
I haven't seen this jacket much before in sewing blog land but by lovely coincidence Carolyn has made this jacket recently for her daughter. She has styled it differently using the ties to wrap around the garment and making it 'boyfriend' style, slightly larger. It looks fab in pink silk and as usual her photos are glorious - if you haven't seen it yet the post is here.
Let me know what you think about the ties - I am really leaning toward the hook and eye but am reluctant to chop off the ties until I am sure... Ciao!
How serendipitous that all of a sudden two Australian seamstresses have made this jacket. I love the colour and the style - The pockets look really great hidden there. I love the ties but maybe not ribbon... maybe in self- fabric? A winner!
ReplyDeleteI love the simple look of this jacket and so I would actually go for a simpler closure as you suggest, which is more in keeping with the clean lines. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI love the jacket and the colour is great on you. I would probably go for a hook and eye because I think the ribbon will slip.
ReplyDeleteVery on-trend, young lady! I like it very much. I don't know about the ribbon, but I think it needs something there. I'm not feeling the love for the hook and eye. I'm at a loss for what else could work, maybe a loop and a feature button?
ReplyDeleteI am with Kelley, not fussed on the ribbon, or the hook and eye, but it needs something......
ReplyDeleteWould love this over a soft grey sleeveless dress.
You did a lovely job on this jacket and how fun to make it in orange linen. I also have this pattern in my stash. It's so awesome to see it made by you and Carolyn. I like the idea of either self ties or a button and loop closure.
ReplyDeleteYes, hook and eye is definitely better. Otherwise, super work as always!
ReplyDeleteThis looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of self ties that could go around your body and tie at the front. It similar idea to Carolyn's but the choice is yours. I liked Marg frog tie too. How do you choose?
I really admire all three of you for making such lovely and well made jackets.
It looks terrific, and I have to admit I like the ties! but I could be biased here :) I can imagine the ribbon being a little slippery and it is annoying to have a tie in a slippery fabric isn't it? For Cassie's, I made spaghetti straps of the same bias cotton that I used for the HongKong seaming, so it doesn't slip about.
ReplyDeleteand thank you for the mention! :)
Such a smart jacket. The orange looks great on you. I love the seaming, and the ties look quite pretty with the variegated ribbon, but maybe a different closure would look cleaner- it is such a focus area of the jacket from the front and the ties are casual. What about 2 buttons attached with cord or self fabric loops,or maybe a giant hook and eye as a feature?
ReplyDeleteThat's a super jacket and the color is wonderful. Peplums are so stylish. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteLove your jacket - great on trend colour! I'm with the others - the ribbons take away from the jacket - perhaps a covered buttern with loop - if not too late to put on?? Being new to sewing not sure what can be achieved.
ReplyDeleteLove the colour and shape Sue, you'll get lots of wear from this I'm sure. I think the ribbon might better be replaced with narrow ties from the the linen if you have enough, or maybe some nice silver clasps? The ribbon seems to me a distraction from the shape of the front, maybe becuse it is slightly different colour or perhaps it is because of the way the ribbon is sitting. Perhaps a same fabric tie around secured in the side seams or at centre front would work better?
ReplyDeleteGreat colour! Do you have any fabric left over, I think you might prefer self fabric ties which will blend in better?
ReplyDeleteYour new jacket is very stylish and different too -It looks like a really interesting pattern . THe colour really suits you. I like the ribbon but can see what you mean. If you are not sick of suggestions - a belt buckle with some self fabric might be different?
ReplyDeleteThis is a great jacket. I like the ribbon ties, but a big button and loop or giant hook and eye could look good too.
ReplyDeleteLovely summery jacket and perfect colour. You have some great suggestions here, agree the ribbon is not doing it for me but can't quite make up my mind which suggestion I like best.
ReplyDeleteNice-I like the peplum effect at the back. If you have more of this fabric left you could add two thick long ties in the front that you can wrap twice around yourself and either tie or make a bow at the back-that'll emphasise the waist without blocking the silhouette at the front..
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