Yay, its done! The first jacket I have ever made! The hikaru jacket in navy (or royal) blue. I made a few changes to the pattern, first I made it a button up, not zip up. And also there is a little pleat in the back (with a heart-shaped button), where I reshaped the back yoke. The only issue with this pattern is that, because of my very long arms, the sleeves came out a bit too short. And I may also change the buttons in the near future. Did anyone else have this problem? Also the lining is a wonderful green.
royal cotton sateen green lining
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This week: The male counterpart to the Louisa vest
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Blast From the Past
Nothing better than a handsome fellow in a well fitting suit.
Jan 28, 2009, 10.11 PMby t.d.brown85
this is gorgeous!!!
Nov 18, 2008, 03.12 PMby nysister
Lovely! You did a really good job, and you look wonderful in it.
May 16, 2008, 01.26 PMby Hunni
Dats SAVAGE! ive been wantin 2 make a jacket lyk dis for ages…im definately gonna make it! Its FAB! Tanks for sharing it!
Jan 31, 2008, 12.52 PMby rachelalfreda
beautiful! I love the blue and the green, and the button vs zip was a great touch.
Jan 24, 2008, 06.38 AMby Cat
I made this jacket too & i had the same problem with the sleeve length.I gave it to my mother, it fits her well!! I have anough fabric to make myself one with longer sleeves this time!!!
Jan 22, 2008, 11.04 AMby sunnyb64
I’ve loved this jacket since the pattern first came out (just haven’t had a chance to make it yet) so it’s good to see a finished version of it! And I love how you made the lining a different color than the jacket.
As for the long arms, I have that problem too. I usually just add some length to the sleeve pattern before I make anything long-sleeved now.
Jan 22, 2008, 12.19 AMby Lilo
Looks great! My first jacket wasn’t wearable at all, good work.
Jan 21, 2008, 05.15 PMby JJ1
Wow, first jacket? Really came out great.
Jan 21, 2008, 04.38 PMby admin
Wonderful! I love the changes you made. I wish I could say that my first jacket came out this well, congrats!