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  Aug 1, 2011, 02.10 PMby aleah

  I’m making this one in a quite bright blue color this fall, in wool. So excited, and so so nervous to mess it up. But it looks a tad short, would it be easy to lengthen it slightly?
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  Jun 2, 2011, 09.43 AMby GO-PUFFY-GO

  Women get the best patterns! I’d like very much to have a motorcycle-style jacket. I think that I might be able to modify a unisex jacket pattern that I have.
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  Dec 11, 2010, 10.31 PMby jennylorna

  I really want to make this for myself but I’m going to have to loose some weight! Oh well, good motivation I suppose!
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  Nov 9, 2010, 04.53 AMby pritbop

  I am sick of reading all the comments complaining about spending $5 on this pattern. Here in Australia, you have to spend at least $10 for a pattern of a simple top or dress. If I went to the store to buy this pattern it would be at least $25, which is now something like $26USD. $5 is like walking into Bargain-Ville. This pattern would have taken quite some time to create, especially the additional sizes, you all have no right to complain. I don’t know what $5 buys in America, but here it’s a chicken burger from McDonalds. Now, unless you have 9 hungry children to feed, you can almost definitely afford this. /rage

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    Feb 21, 2011, 04.23 AMby b4igotfamous

    Well said!

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  Oct 2, 2010, 07.59 AMby hottrampdiy

  THIS is EXACTLY that rockin’ classic biker jacket pattern I was looking for for such a long time ! I LOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE you !!! :D

  There are so many patterns with that preppy blazer look (I hate it) or ugly small collars, now finally I found the pattern of my dreams !

  And folks, 5$ for a multisize pattern like this can’t be beaten !

  The variations are endless: Made one with black faux leather, studs, conchos and tassles (for that Glam Rock style ;) ) Planning one made of genuine lamb nappa but $$$$$, you know ;)

  And I made a few with a hood, a “motorcycle hoodie”, using sweater knit (just make a hood instead of the upper collar, messure the length of the hood for the fit)
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  Aug 26, 2010, 04.01 AMby faeriepug

  I would really love to have the Larissa motorcycle jacket made in a plus size, especially because I cannot find another motorcycle jacket pattern anywhere that looks like this one and the ones I do find are few and far between. I am also still new to adjusting patterns to fit and don’t know how to adjust the pattern to make a larger size.

  I was wondering if anyone else felt like me and either found a similar pattern elsewhere or somehow made the one on this site bigger. If not, I thought I might be able sto start a mini-petition here to encorage Burdastyle to develop a larger pattern. On the Nadine Plus site it says "We like our Nadine jacket so much, we wanted to make sure everyone could make it! " and I wish they would do the same for the Larissa since I love that jacket but cannot seem to find a pattern like it at all anywhere else.

  Thank you for taking the time to read this and please help :)
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  Aug 18, 2010, 04.11 AMby Jocelyn Nuesi

  does anyone know how to put the snap buttons like how or what do i need to do them
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  Aug 12, 2010, 02.34 AMby cequimby

  I love this pattern, but I"m waffling between it and Simplicity 2504 (view A). I like the details on this one, like the zippered pockets, the epaulets, the snaps at the bottom, but the Simplicity pattern has a different collar that I like and princess seams – so maybe it would have a nicer shape. Also, it looks longer. Any opinions?
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  Jun 16, 2010, 02.39 PMby misslottski

  I actually had this exact jacket I bought, and it was made out of a beautiful black cotton. I lost the jacket and have been depressed ever since. This will be the best money I’ve ever spent. Yay.
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  Dec 13, 2009, 11.48 AMby whatpanda

  hahaha I agree, $5 for a pattern is on the cheap side. and when you think about what it equates to…. 1 trashy magazine or a coffee, versus the pattern for a jacket you can make over and over in different colours? I really wanted one just like this that was $70, and I have some fabric I can make it from. so if I get a jacket for $5 I’ll be thrilled.
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  Oct 3, 2009, 02.01 AMby dvmcindy

  Why would I want a jacket that hits my midriff? they needed to make it longer.
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  Sep 14, 2009, 01.38 PMby davee09

  LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT!!!! whats with all the ppl worrying about a measly 5 dollars??? dont procastinate if u love the pattern it shouldnt matter! lol its funny ppl all compared the money to coffee! how bout chai tea or a motocycle jacket?
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  Aug 31, 2009, 08.54 PMby elysseostlund

  Where can I get this kinda fabric? This looks magnificent! Unfortunately, I can’t sew… but my sister can! :P
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  Jul 31, 2009, 10.50 PMby stylnprofyln

  I luv the style, color and everything!
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  Apr 5, 2009, 04.35 AMby alekat

  im making this one at the moment and its very simple to follow despite its complicated look- but i didnt have enough lining =( so no pretty lining inside… darn
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  Mar 20, 2009, 01.35 PMby staticstasy

  So so cool! I don’t remember I’ve commented before :P

  (Is this the same fabric as the talea coat? heehee ;))
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  Mar 19, 2009, 06.29 PMby arsarca

  I have to agree with the commenter above about the price: patterns take time and energy to create. While I think Burda’s motives with this website aren’t entirely altruistic—like I think the free patterns are with the hope of our buying something eventually, that it’s not just generosity—I don’t think it’s fair to expect them to do it otherwise. Sometimes showing respect to someone’s efforts involves cold hard cash. And, last time I checked, cool patterns at the pattern shop cost a helluva lot more than $5.

  Meanwhile, I think that it’s brilliant that Burda has created this community, and created a vessel for cultural knowledge. Seriously: is there another place on the web where what is basically our foremothers’ sewing knowledge is being transmitted?

  That said, I love this pattern, too. I would happily buy if it I needed another motorcycle jacket. Thanks Burda!
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  Mar 7, 2009, 06.35 PMby stylinlilmiss826

  can we make this free for a lil while plz lol

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    Oct 1, 2009, 04.16 AMby hunnykunfan

    what she said

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  Mar 7, 2009, 06.33 PMby stylinlilmiss826

  this is amazing! i can see making a leather motocycle jacket out of this……. i might have to purchase=)
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  Jan 28, 2009, 07.14 PMby effervescence

  Great design!!!!love the twist of fabric…. What pattern did you used??

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    Aug 29, 2009, 12.43 AMby froglegs

    Larrisa#6032

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  Jan 18, 2009, 12.04 PMby jenholt

  this is so great! great design and right on trend! love it! can’t wait to make one!!!
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  Jan 8, 2009, 12.15 PMby princessleia87

  It looks awesome and i wish i could make it but im afraid my expertise fall short…on the matter of payment…i think people are entitled to think that 5 dollars is a bit much for a pattern and it’s not disrespectful to voice their opinion…but there are tons of other free downloads that im sure you guys have used so its like we owe it to burda for all the other free downloads…i dont think i’ll pay 5 dollars…yet…simply because im not gonna make it right now but perhaps in the future if im feeling generous i’ll buy it.
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  Jan 8, 2009, 05.24 AMby zora

  This pattern is nearly identical with a jacket pattern published in Burda World of Fashion 9/2008 so those of you in Europe should consider buying the magazine instead of the download. It’s cheaper (the magazine is 4,50€), you don’t have to print and glue the pages and you get another 30 patterns for your money. Back issues of BWOF are still available on Burdafashion.com or maybe ask at your public library if they carry BWOF.
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  Jan 8, 2009, 05.11 AMby aeon

  This jacket has so many great details. As soon as wool starts hitting the sale bins for spring, I know what I’ll be using it for! Thanks for the great pattern.
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  Jan 7, 2009, 09.50 PMby skylarkdawn

  So chic! This jacket would be perfect for spring! Now if only I didn’t have a mid drift that so obviously carried two babies :(

  Side note: Why is everyone complaining about $5? Pick and choose my friends. Skip the coffeehouse latte and get the pattern if you want it. We should have all known that the creative geniuses at Burdastyle would not be able to keep offering up their patterns for nothing and keep this site going. We keep asking for more and are so demanding with all our questions. You need serious staff to handle all that plus expansion and you need serious capital to afford staff. Think about it. It is a very simple concept.
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  Jan 7, 2009, 03.38 PMby knitchic14

  It’s rather awesome, but a pity it’s five dollars. I don’t have ANY dollars to spend. Not on this, anyway. But I do like it.
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  Jan 7, 2009, 03.10 PMby polychromatin

  Wow, now many of the old patterns aren’t free anymore. Lucky me I downloaded them all before … Can you explain why exactly this happened? I mean Burdastyle is getting bigger and bigger everyday, now the first pattern for 5$ is online, which isn’t that cheap anymore. Really sad. I once again want to say that a possibility to donate for this site may be an option, it works for wikipedia.
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  Jan 7, 2009, 01.40 PMby chaoticlady

  ah i love this jacket……
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  Jan 7, 2009, 08.44 AMby poohzle

  I think it’s an awesome pattern! I agree that it’s frustrating to suddenly have to pay for patterns that used to be free. That particular change I don’t agree with. However, I understand, as a business, the introduction of charging for new patterns. Also, $5 is a reasonable price for what appears to be a complicated pattern. I noticed someone was asking how much fabric was needed. I found on the page with the option to buy: “2 1/4 yards self, 1 1/4 yards lining”. I’m sure that varies a little with size, but that doesn’t seem like very much material, so the cost of the jacket would really depend on the actual fabric you pic. I can’t say that I’m gonna attempt leather, but I don’t want something as thick as wool. I agree with many of the other ladies: it looks too thick and bulky. I am a small woman, but I was recently pregnant, and I don’t care to look bigger than I am anymore :).
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  Jan 7, 2009, 07.44 AMby frnchsk

  this jacket is so prety and i love the color, i look forward to buy it in the near future and make it…

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