Black autumn jacket

Added Oct 15, 2011

by asperge11

Carcassonne, France

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I’m so pleased with how it came out. I had to alter the pattern quite a bit for it to fit me properly. I made the sleeves a lot longer because I love long sleeves and shop clothes never seem to have them quit long enough for me. The lining took me a long time to figure out but in the end I managed it :) I also made the back all one piece and changed the pleats a bit.

Difficulty

Intermediate

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For
Women
Garment Type
Jacket/Blazer

6 Comments

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    Mar 19, 2012, 08.50 AMby gloriateasdale

    What a wonderful jacket! And it fits so nicely, such a good work. I would like to sew that jacket, too. But I’m worried about the sizing, since the smallest size is 38 and Burda sizes tend to come out a bit larger. What’s your experience with that pattern? Is this a 38 or did you grade it down to a 36?

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      Mar 19, 2012, 05.59 PMby asperge11

      Thanks! I can’t remember which size I cut, but I generally measure all pattern piece before because specific sizes don’t usually fit me. As a gymnast, I have quite broad shoulders and a small waist. I do remember having to take a lot in on the pleats in front though.
      Anyway, I hope your goes fine and I look forward to seeing it :)

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    Jan 14, 2012, 04.46 AMby mwelland

    Looks so good and classy! I like the alterations you’ve made. It looks a lot more versatile than the original pattern.

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      Mar 19, 2012, 05.59 PMby asperge11

      Thanks! :)

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    Oct 16, 2011, 08.51 AMby masty

    Nice! And I really like the buttons you chose. Now I want to make one too…

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      Oct 16, 2011, 10.22 AMby asperge11

      thank you :)
      yes do make one ! i love mine so much haha. i wore it out yesterday and some people asked where i bought it ! the look on their faces… to die for !!! ;)

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    Oct 15, 2011, 08.18 PMby lienepien

    Looks nice!

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      Oct 15, 2011, 08.25 PMby asperge11

      thanks :)

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    Oct 15, 2011, 07.33 PMby turtlegirl00

    great job! i love the bright lining with the dark exterior! I think that always makes garments fun! I am attempting a “cape” —very plain outside but bright fun inside.

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      Oct 15, 2011, 08.08 PMby asperge11

      thanks :) looking forward to seeing the cape

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    Oct 15, 2011, 07.33 PMby turtlegirl00

    great job! i love the bright lining with the dark exterior! I think that always makes garments fun! I am attempting a “cape” —very plain outside but bright fun inside.

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