OK, it might not be ponte, maybe it is a double knit??? The fabric was bought from Gorgeous Fabrics yonks ago so I cannot remember what the blend is. However it is lovely and drapey with a gorgeous stripe/texture to it. It worked really well for this pattern - Vogue 8795 a Marcy Tilton pattern for a lovely relaxed shape jacket with a really interesting front detail/collar thing going on.
Not much to say, I shortened the sleeves (maybe not by enough?) but otherwise it is true to the pattern. Photos follow. Credits for the photos to my buddy Kelley taken on a field trip to New Farm/Fortitude Valley which has a great fabric store and a great yarn store. I bought heaps but have no photos of that.
Photos now - tell me what you think of the style...
Ciao kittens... more soon!
I like it! It goes well with that skirt. I don't remember what I did with the sleeves but since I almost always shorten them, I must've done so with this one.
ReplyDeleteYour new jacket looks versatile - it looks like it could be worn to work or for casual . I llke the extra flappy bit . Lucky to get the perfectly matching zip too.
ReplyDeleteBTW I love love love your yellow cardy- the perfect yellow .
Hi Sue Hope you had one of the good days in Brisbane! I love the jacket and I think you'll like the longer sleeves when you can tuck your hands in when it's really cold.
ReplyDeleteSue, you look great in those colours! I know some people like their sleeves really long, but I also need to shorten them. This is a great casual jacket (but not too casual). I'm not in love with the front flap thingy, but it's interesting! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteNice jacket - just what is needed for this weather!
ReplyDeletethat's really cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat casual jacket and I also shorten my sleeves but this length works for the cold weather. Love the colour combination!
ReplyDeleteStyle and colour really lovely on you, Sue. Very nice!
ReplyDeleteI love the colour and the style. It looks great with that skirt, and would work well with jeans or pants too.
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