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Well this is my version of the Stella Jacket. I’ve loved this pattern ever since I saw it and finally had a go. Unfortunately I have taken my sweet time and yesterday was a snap reminder that summer is on it’s way, we had about 35 degrees Celsius all weekend, so I thought I better hurry up if I have any chance of wearing it before next winter :)
I really love my colour choices, I knew I wanted corduroy and when I saw the satin I took a chance. I think it is quite a sophisticated colour choice for me so hence I have nothing to wear with it yet…but that’ll be fixed soon ;)
I do have a few warnings to add about this pattern for anyone thinking of attempting it: I added 4cm to the overall length of the jacket (I like my jackets long and always find Burda patterns too sort for me) and so I lengthened every pattern piece at the markings. It was only after cutting out my fabric that I realised one piece did not have a lengthen/shorten line marked. This is the rectangle you cut for the overlaps at the front. I did have spare fabric, but I bought that for making another top because I love the print/colours so much and also because these rectangles are cut on the bias they use a lot of fabric up. I ended up adding a little to the end of them since I felt it a waste to re-cut them if no one will notice and you really can’t tell that I did this.
My second gripe is that I cut for a size 42 and while every pattern piece gets slightly larger/wider as you go up the sizes this rectangle piece does not so when it comes to laying them out the overlap gets less and less as you go up each size. I got by, I modified how I laid them out to try and compensate and while it’s worked out fine they do not have nearly as much overlap as they should. Im lucky I used a satin but it really is on the limit for a size 42 so I would hate to realize this halfway though sewing for a 44 or 46. I recommend cutting your rectangles a tiny bit wider for each size up.
So apart form that I LOVE this jacket and hope we get a few more spring showers so I can wear it out :)
Fine-lined corduroy, printed satin lining, 1 x self covering button.
Fabric Gallery, Greenwood, WA
Beautiful Fabrics WA, Innaloo, WA
My wonderful fiance, Chris
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Oct 25, 2011, 03.50 AMby madebymeg
how fun! it looks like a scarf + jacket
Mar 19, 2011, 02.12 AMby mwelland
Wow, so classy! I love the matching lining. You’ve done a beautiful job, and it’s very flattering on you!!
Nov 27, 2010, 06.58 AMby graveflower
Hi there. Does your corduroy have stretch in it at all? Is the trim the same fabric as the lining? Yours is so beautiful and flattering on you. I am inspired to make my own! I have the pattern pieces all ready to go but I am not sure about my lining and trim… or if I should do the trim at all.
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Nov 27, 2010, 01.19 PMby kaitui-kiwi
Hi graveflower, thank you so much, I really love this jacket, it’s a good fitting pattern too. The corduroy had no stretch but it was good to sew with. I used the same satin on the trim as the lining, it was a bit slippery to work with but worth the effort. I would recommend a satin or lightweight cotton for the trim so that it is easy to work the curves.
You don’t have to add the trim but I think it adds such a nice touch, maybe you could cut the front panels in a diferent fabric instead for a similar but less fussy effect. Best of luck! xx :)
Nov 30, 2009, 09.29 AMby barbaraagatha
I am so happy that you were so clear about how you went about making the jacket: it was really helpful and I realized it might be a bit too difficult for me right now. I was planning on making it without the several front facings, but with one wide band facing. Can it be modified from the pattern? My idea is to make a white blazer then add ruffles to a single wide front facing. Can it be done? We’ll see :)
I think the colour of the jacket and the satin together is very very pretty: congrats!
Oct 20, 2009, 07.45 AMby shellet1
I’ve said it before, and I’ll say it again, AWESOME :)
Oct 19, 2009, 11.09 PMby nglalala
Ooo.. this is super cute. I love the satin print paired with the corduroy!
Oct 19, 2009, 05.40 PMby fabricaddict
Your jacket is stunning!! I love the contrast of the satin fabric- it’s divine, hopefully you’ll get lots of wear out of it!
Oct 19, 2009, 02.55 AMby ohjoy
i love the print on that fabric nice job
Oct 18, 2009, 11.35 PMby camilaustral
nice!!! you look really good, and the jacket looks great with jeans, you should wear it a lot! :P
Oct 18, 2009, 06.00 PMby ruskisoldato
love the fabric combo as well, i usually fear beige jackets because of the potential drabness to them, but this one is great.
Oct 18, 2009, 10.13 AMby teaandcakey
Wow, that’s an awesome combination of fabrics- looks fabulous!