Monday, June 17, 2013

Ponte jacket... Vogue 8795

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!

9 comments:

  1. 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.

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  2. Your 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.
    BTW I love love love your yellow cardy- the perfect yellow .

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  3. 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.

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  4. Sue, 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.

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  5. Nice jacket - just what is needed for this weather!

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  6. Great casual jacket and I also shorten my sleeves but this length works for the cold weather. Love the colour combination!

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  7. Style and colour really lovely on you, Sue. Very nice!

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  8. I 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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