Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This is my knockoff of the J. Crew Fiona jacket (with a slight yoke variation). I used Simplicity 3538, modifying the collar and adding sleeve bands. This hasn’t had its final press yet, but trust me, the sleeves do sit properly despite the photos! I’ll also be adding the pockets later this week, but had to take the pictures while the sunshine lasted this week…
Material Notes
White cotton bottom-weight, organza for sew-in interfacing, lining fabric, buttons and bias tape.
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
Gotta love that Michigan sun! I took this just after realizing there may not be any more this week…
Just for fun, I would’ve loved to have re-created the J. Crew photo shoot with my jacket, but it was just me at home with the mannequin. ;)
24 Comments Sign in to add a post
Featured
-
Retro Pattern
Blouse and Pant Suit
Dive back into 1956 with this stylish two in one pant suit pattern!
-
Member Project of the Week
Strapless Bustier Dress
Get inspired by printed floral bustier dress with flounce! It is so summery.
-
Editors' Pick
Surfer Girl: 10 New Sewing Patterns
The style is cool and sporty beach wear that can be worn anywhere!
-
Pattern of the Week
Floral Pencil Skirt
This pencil skirt is perfect for everyday wear! We love it in floral.
-
Editors' Pick
Photo Bombshell: 8 New Plus Size Sewing Patterns
This collection will make you shine in front of the camera!
BurdaStyle - Footer
BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.
Website Help
About BurdaStyle
© 2009 BurdaStyle. Inc. All rights reserved. Site by AREA 17
Oct 18, 2008, 11.00 PMby ricespice
that’s awesome! i’m dying to know how much money you saved making it yourself.
Jun 7, 2008, 11.38 PMby erogers0203
this is gorgeous! this may be the best “recreation” i’ve seen in a long time :)
May 13, 2008, 08.18 AMby tittabear
this is cute…i like how the ruffle goes up and around the neck…
Mar 30, 2008, 02.09 AMby apriljay79
holy crap, that is perfect!! I love it.. excellent work.
Mar 27, 2008, 06.21 AMby keelysews
LOVE this so much!! I have a simplicity pattern 3738 that I might be able to alter into something like this…thanks for the idea xxx
Mar 25, 2008, 05.34 PMby olar
What a great job you did copying this!
Mar 25, 2008, 12.02 PMby sunnilj9
I love it! Looks Fabulous!
Mar 25, 2008, 09.33 AMby sukino
Hello Michigander! What a lovely jacket! Oh, I miss everything in Lansing, the trees, the blueberries, the cherries, the most friendly people, and even the snow. :)
Mar 25, 2008, 08.37 AMby britnlind
So pretty. I would make 5 of these!!!
Mar 25, 2008, 07.09 AMby mirela
BRAVO! It is very very nice! I was looking at those J Crew jackets, so freaking expensive! Very feminine and pretty!
Mar 25, 2008, 07.05 AMby keetchick
Awesome Jacket!
Mar 25, 2008, 05.16 AMby kasia26
Very pretty jacket. I love the romantinc feel of it.
Mar 25, 2008, 04.58 AMby miss-g
Yours is so much better than the J Crew one. Really like the style, the fabric, the buttons. It perfect.
Mar 25, 2008, 02.12 AMby lybu
This jacket is really great. I love it. Nice fabric !!
Mar 25, 2008, 01.25 AMby susisonne
I love it! Looks great!
Mar 25, 2008, 01.08 AMby yoshimi
great job! I love it.
Mar 25, 2008, 01.04 AMby fashion1
Stunning! I want one :)!
Mar 25, 2008, 01.03 AMby senasews
looks great. i love it!
Mar 24, 2008, 08.26 PMby spiderlily
This is great. Good job!
Mar 24, 2008, 07.55 PMby oonaballoona
WOW. i also love the way yours is more fitted at the bottom vs j crew.
Mar 24, 2008, 07.54 PMby jj1
I like yours better than the Jcrew’s.
Mar 24, 2008, 06.54 PMby kimmysue
That’s adorable! I just have to tell you too that I’m in the Lansing area, Dansville to be exact! Gotta love that 8 inches of snow this weekend! Where do you get your fabric? Just Joann’s, or are there other places?
Mar 24, 2008, 06.35 PMby adgentry
Really nice! I love it
Mar 24, 2008, 05.31 PMby kallers
Wow. Very impressive, it looks so professional! I hope you get to use it soon.