Burda Style For people who sew
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This red jacket was my first foray into tailoring. It took quite awhile to get it together, but I think it was worth it. For more, please visit my blog:
sallieoh
Material Notes
red wool gabardine, cotton batiste underlining, hair canvas interfacing, rayon challis lining, thread
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Apr 9, 2012, 10.40 PMby isisandra
Love your blog BTW! I was wondering since you already worked with the pattern, if you had any suggestions or tips for sizing up, or general tips are just as helpful :)
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Apr 19, 2012, 01.33 AMby sallieOh
Hey isisandra! Thanks!
If I remember correctly (its been awhile) I made the second to smallest size (I’m a 34/27/37) and I remember I took in the princess seams a fair amount and raised the waist to hit my natural waist. However pinching out the princess seams changed the armsyce so make sure your sleeves fit okay after you make any sizing adjustments.
I felt like overall it was a good fit – I was just being picky because I could be :)
Mar 24, 2012, 02.22 PMby Petitemess
I love it!
Mar 22, 2012, 09.37 PMby fashionfreek
Nice jacket. Just love the red:-D
Mar 22, 2012, 12.33 PMby mrsbrown
The lining makes it. Great job!
Mar 21, 2012, 09.26 PMby sallieOh
Thank you Thank you Burda for featuring me as your member project of the week! I’m just tickled….
Mar 21, 2012, 04.42 PMby daughterfish
This is absolutely stunning. Beautiful jacket and beautiful on you! Love it!
Feb 26, 2012, 05.08 PMby icedcacti
So beautifully done. I love the rose color and the fun lining, too!
Feb 15, 2012, 01.29 AMby momartin
Very cute on you.
Feb 14, 2012, 10.44 PMby marlenekey
simply perfect!
Jan 18, 2012, 10.46 PMby mollykatherine
that jacket is SUPER COOL!!!
Jan 17, 2012, 05.26 AMby jacquipardue
wow, awesome jacket!! it’s gorgeous.
Jan 17, 2012, 03.11 AMby mwelland
Definitely worth it. The jacket looks fantastic. You’ve inspired me to try one!
Jan 16, 2012, 06.09 PMby sallieOh
Thanks everyone! This jacket was such a great learning experience for me – even just the practice in patience was worthwhile! I’m really loving its charming addition to my wardrobe, and can’t recommend a red blazer in the dead of winter enough!
Jan 16, 2012, 05.53 PMby carottesauvage
super cute! Love the colour
Jan 16, 2012, 04.36 PMby madebymeg
perfection
Jan 16, 2012, 03.25 PMby Gigette
Waouuuuh, I love it ;)
Jan 16, 2012, 02.08 PMby foursquarewalls
Wow, well done!
Jan 16, 2012, 06.00 AMby smallone
oh it was so worth the time…tis awesome!
Jan 16, 2012, 05.29 AMby JuliaBobbin
This is 20 different kinds of delicious! Love it!
Jan 16, 2012, 04.47 AMby byrdiesews
Love this jacket! The red is stunning on you! And I love the pop of animal print!
Jan 16, 2012, 04.46 AMby schnui
Beautiful!!! Red really suits you and all the hard work you put into your jacket was well worth it.