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Name New project
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Started Aug 12, 2020
Completed Aug 17, 2020
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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

  • Antje Helbing

    I want to sew this jacket too. That's why I'm looking at the finished models. Your jacket is actually one of the most beautiful models. I have a comment about the ribbed waistband at the top. Always sew on the cuff (if made of knit) stretched. Then it fits right into the curves. Without stretching when sewing, it becomes a stand-up collar.

  • qyokqlzax

    tres beau!! j'aime beaucoup!! bravo!
    Aude

  • JdT

    Thank you for your explanation, this turned out nicely ! I am not a expert in rib unfortunately.
    I also use home decor fabric sometimes for jackets or skirts.
    Congratulations !

  • Ирина Чуйкова

    Замечательная куртка получилась! А по поводу сложных мест-я всегда ищу в интернете как сделать не понятную для меня операцию. Гугл в помощь!

  • Mirja Liehunen

    It is very beautiful jacket.

  • Carolyn Begg

    Thank you everybody for your comments. My sister took the photos and I will ask her for some more. The lining is a sage green poly something that Spotlight sells. As Belbora, my almost neighbour, says, they have wonderful sales 40% - 60% off sometimes. I bought the tapestry fabric 60% off and lining 40% off. But they only have what they have and you can’t buy good quality stretch rib. I looked on eBay, Etsy and others to see if I could find a better rib but they are all made in China and Taiwan and you just wouldn’t know what you were buying. Frustrating. However I was really pleased with the result and it does keep the wind out!

  • Tannie

    Hello Carolien, I really think it is the rib fabric. You have fine and coarse rib fabric and the latter would have been the best and the collar would stay up nicely. is a pity you couldn't buy this because then you wouldn't have had a problem. Stretchy facing would not have helped because it hardly stretches. But it has become a nice jacket and you will certainly have success with it.

  • Michele Pretorius

    It looks like hard work but you nailed it! It looks amazing

  • 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!