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Plaid Jacket Sew Along - My Oooh La La Jacket in Bamboo Fleece
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I chose a really lovey and cozy bamboo fleece from my fabric stash for this sew-along project. It’s a sweatshirt weight and so comfortable to wear. The pattern calls for quite a bit more fabric than I needed…I squeezed it out of about 3 yards. I didn’t add any seam allowance for the size small, and if I were to sew it again in a similar type fabric, I would probably take off another 5/8" all around, for a more fitted look. The sewing was super easy, and the body of the jacket came together like a dream!! I love the pockets especially; they are the perfect size and shape!! When I sewed the band to the body of the jacket though, something went a little wonky for me!! I think I should have used the grain A (instead of B, which is what I cut), especially since my fabric is a stretch. So I decided to scrap the pattern’s band and added a 4" in ruffle all around instead!! My final touches to the jacket included adding a scalloped-edge floral lace trim, a satin heart applique with lace and rosettes at back, a drawstring waist band at the natural waist, and a few hook and eye closures and satin bows down the front. I absolutely loved this pattern!! I would definitely like to make it again in a more jacket-like fabric, as the sample shows, but I know this bamboo fleece version will get a lot of use!!…It’s the perfect blend of comfort and fashion…Just thing for movie night!!
Material Notes
Black Bamboo/Spandex Fleece from Fabric.com
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Jacket/Blazer
Credits
- Plaid Jacket Pattern
http://www.burdastyle.com/pattern_store/patterns/112010-plaid-jacket
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Nov 14, 2013, 09.13 AMby fitnessfoodbeauty
such stunning detail. beautiful work
Nov 3, 2013, 06.45 PMby olac
Gorgeous!
Nov 3, 2013, 08.46 AMby Mary Athey
Oh my!! The photos on your blog are great. You have made a stunning jacket. Everyones photos are coming out dark on here recently? A few of us have contacted burda but we’re still waiting on something being done x
Nov 3, 2013, 01.54 AMby rita61
Nice!
Nov 2, 2013, 09.31 PMby mademoisellemermaid
Thank you so much for checking it out=)!!!
Nov 2, 2013, 07.57 PMby misumihaela
Im sure your jacket its fabulous but cant see much because of darkness of the photos! I wrote to burda staff to fix this but seam they didnt and i hate cause i cant see such great project as yours!
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Nov 2, 2013, 08.15 PMby mademoisellemermaid
Oh, thank you for letting me know that it is not just me!!…I did post the pics on my blog too though=)!! http://mademoisellemermaid.blogspot.com/2013/11/burdastyle-sew-along-jacket.html
Nov 2, 2013, 08.34 PMby misumihaela
Woooow its so so great! Such great details and combination of fabricks!!!! Love the back! The shape its super great! This kind of outfit its a compliment for women body! As well as for the maker!!! Love it! Bravo!!!