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Name New project
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Started 2020/08/12
Completed 2020/08/17
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Notes Someone said this jacket was easy!!! I found it very difficult though it could have been my choice of fabrics. I made it twice and both jackets ended up great, but I lengthened the sleeves two inches on the second one. The first one I made with a brown suede fabric with black contrast ribbing. The second I used an upholstery tapestry. Crazy, I know. I used a sage green contrast rib. I think the rib is poor quality but it’s all I can buy locally at Spotlight in Taree, NSW, Australia. The tapestry fabric is very pretty and I managed to buy a matching green chunky zip of the right length. The arms are now a good length and I also took an inch out of the cuff length and they are now snug. The only problem I still have is the collar which flops. I have to wear a roll collar or turtleneck skivvy under it. Can anyone tell me if I should have used a stretch interfacing on the collar please. The collar on the suede prototype also flops but not as badly, probably because the fabric is not as heavy.
Also, if I make it again I think it would be easier to cut the lining a couple of centimetres longer than the jacket.
My 46 year old Elna TSP handled the job admirably. I used a walking foot to sew most of the jacket. It had no problem going through all the thick layers, just like a big, tough industrial machine (which it is not).
Also because the tapestry fell apart and frayed as soon as I cut it I overlocked every single edge of every single piece before I started to sew. This was a great move and actually made the construction quicker and easier.
I would like to try this pattern again now that I am becoming bolder. I thought I would substitute the main fabric for the rib. I don’t think it would make much difference because the Spotlight rib has no resilience once it stretches. But I’m wondering about the neck. I have read about a rectangular collar and how it stands straight up. Can anyone advise whether this would work please.
I am not a trained sewist and trying to figure it all out as I go along. I love Lekala because most of the patterns fit well and I don’t have to alter them.

Users Comments

  • Maria

    Your fabric looks great, very distinctive and makes this jacket look rather special. We need another picture, I would love to see your choice of lining as well!

  • Maria

    Your fabric looks great, very distinctive and makes this jacket look rather special. We need another picture, I would love to see your choice of lining as well!

  • Maria

    Your fabric looks great, very distinctive and makes this jacket look rather special. We need another picture, I would love to see your choice of lining as well!

  • désirée boutault

    J'ai eu aussi le même probleme au niveau de la longueur des manches et j'avais diminuer la hauteur du col pour qu'il s'adapte mieux a mon cou
    mais ce que vous fait est superbe j'aime beaucoup votre choix de tissu
    bravo

  • Belbora

    re: Collar - I have made a jacket like this years ago and used a heavy rib for the collar.

  • Belbora

    Looks wonderful! Taree?? Wow, in the Lekala world that makes us neighbours - Spotlight Taree is a favourite haunt - love the clearance tables!
    Congratulations on a wonderful job - certainly needed with the wind coming off the Barringtons in the last week.

  • Carolyn Begg

    Someone said this jacket was easy!!! I found it very difficult though it could have been my choice of fabrics. I made it twice and both jackets ended up great, but I lengthened the sleeves two inches on the second one. The first one I made with a brown suede fabric with black contrast ribbing. The second I used an upholstery tapestry. Crazy, I know. I used a sage green contrast rib. I think the rib is poor quality but it’s all I can buy locally at Spotlight in Taree, NSW, Australia. The tapestry fabric is very pretty and I managed to buy a matching green chunky zip of the right length. The arms are now a good length and I also took an inch out of the cuff length and they are now snug. The only problem I still have is the collar which flops. I have to wear a roll collar or turtleneck skivvy under it. Can anyone tell me if I should have used a stretch interfacing on the collar please. The collar on the suede prototype also flops but not as badly, probably because the fabric is not as heavy.
    Also, if I make it again I think it would be easier to cut the lining a couple of centimetres longer than the jacket.
    My 46 year old Elna TSP handled the job admirably. I used a walking foot to sew most of the jacket. It had no problem going through all the thick layers, just like a big, tough industrial machine (which it is not).
    Also because the tapestry fell apart and frayed as soon as I cut it I overlooked every single edge of every single piece before I started to sew. This was a great move and actually made the construction quicker and easier.
    I would like to try pattern this again now that I am becoming bolder. I thought I would substitute the main fabric for the rib. I don’t think it would make much difference because the Spotlight rib has no resilience once it stretches. But I’m wondering about the neck. I have read about a rectangular collar and how it stands straight up. Can anyone advise whether this would work please.
    I am not a trained sewist and trying to figure it all out as I go along. I love Lekala because most of the patterns fit well and I don’t have to alter them.????????????