I've been looking for a jacket pattern that was unlined and suitable for either a suede or a stretch leather fabric.
After searching on Ebay I found the Simplicity E1848. I'm not sure what the E is for but I can not find this pattern anywhere. I think that this pattern is packaged for Wal-Mart. But I can't find anyone who has sewn this jacket up anywhere on the World Wide Web!
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| Simplicity E1848 |
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| Simplicity E1848 Jacket |
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| Simplicity E1848 |
I loved that this pattern is princess seams and doesn't have a separate collar piece. The waterfall collar is perfect for a soft leather or suede fabric.
I had to make my usual adjustments. +.166" at bust, .25" at waist and 1.52" at hip seam allowances. I used my knit armhole template that I keep handy so I don't have to use the sleeve pattern, I can use my sleeve template that fits me. I'm going to make 3/4 length sleeves for this jacket.
The jacket length is only 23.25" and for my proportion fitting I need it to be 24", I lengthened the pattern pieces by .75".
I'm excited to sew this up and see how this jacket turns out.
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| Faux Leather Knits |
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| 2yds used: $10 Jacket |
9 months later I finished this jacket.
I know I stopped sewing this in August because I was frustrated with attaching the collar to the bodice. I almost threw it down AGAIN!
After two days of sewing and seam ripping and sewing and seam ripping again I officially HATE this pattern! I don't know if it's the fabric or the pattern itself. I had a tough time with the collar/waterfall. The hem was 1-1/2". This is way too much to ease in. I should have just wadded it up and put it in the garbage can but the completer in me HAD to finish it.
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| Simplicity E1848 Faux Leather Knit Jacket |
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| Simplicity E1848-Back View |
Dear hubby tried to be nice but he agreed that it looks like a garbage bag. He said I have other patterns that look nicer.
Donate pile!
On the sentimental brighter side...........................
I bought Dear Daughter her first pair of heels.
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| Girl M's first High Heels |
She's growing up.
She's sweet.
She'll be out of here before we know it.
She's a good girl.
She looks 7 foot tall! Dear Hubby & I are officially the shortest ones in the family.
Until next time.................
Bonnie
Sorry it was such a disaster for you. I've had projects like that that make me question my sanity! The pic of the pattern makes the jacket look so cute - that devil in disguise!
ReplyDeleteWhen I first saw the pattern picture, I said 'wow, I like that'. Then when I got to your picture of how it came out I was thrown. As much as we'd like to think it was user error--that's not always true. Pattern drafting and sewing instructions can be off too.
ReplyDeleteOh NO! So glad you did complete it, but so sorry it was a disappointment. High expectations with low return is a bummer.
ReplyDeleteOh I meant to comment on DD. Pretty young lady with a lot of first's coming up. It does go fast. My DD is 28 and doing great on her own. Couldn't be prouder. And the height thing, she is 5'8" and I am 5'3". Hubby and son are both 6'. The dog is only one shorter than me.
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