This is the latest of the Spring/Summer wardrobe pieces from Burda June 2008 115. It is made from beautiful Italian linen from Tessutis - seriously the most cooperative fabric on the planet. It is charcoal grey with creme and black back threads in the great weight that still looks good even if a little rumpled. One tip if you are making this jacket, trim the curve on the top of the shoulders down a fraction. I didn't do this, and wonder if I should add small raglan sleeved shoulder pads to fill in the shoulders.
Overall I'm very pleased with the way it came out. I used Hong Kong and French seams on the inside and top stitching on my new machine is a dream.
My husband doesn't like this jacket at all - he suggests that the short boxy style doesn't flatter. "Its too short and why would you put pockets to accentuate your widest part?". Well thanks honey!! Personally I'm happy in it, provided it is worn with slim fitted pants or shirt and a longer t-shirt fitting closely over the hips.
Husbie and Mini-me are going camping for three nights, so I hope that I can start some new projects while they are away. It is becoming very warm, so I definitely want to start with two or three quick short sleeved t-shirts. Summer t-shirts t are in desperately short supply in my wardrobe. Then I should begin thinking about an outfit for a November cocktail party. In typical Sydney fashion, the style for this event is classy but casual. I am thinking of a maxi dress.
This is a gorgeous little jacket, I can see why you like it. Good for you to not be influenced by your husband's opinion (he's probably just jealous he doesn't own a great jacket like this..) And thanks for the tip about the shoulderline! That's very useful.
ReplyDeleteI love the smoothness of that shoulder shape - great jacket!
ReplyDeleteCute jacket! Very chic.
ReplyDeleteVery cute jacket. Have fun with your sewing time.
ReplyDeleteThat's totally cute! Enjoy your alone time and make another beautiful thing!
ReplyDeleteThat is a very nice looking jacket. The linen sounds very comfortable and I love the color. Enjoy your sewing time :)
ReplyDeleteI think this jacket flatters everyone. You did a lovely job on it. And you're right about Burda's raglan sleeves--they do need to be tamed a bit in the shoulders.
ReplyDeletevery cute! I love the little pocket flaps- they look perfect.
ReplyDeleteMy pick is this jacket style.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful fabric and the inside is great!
Great jacket! I like neutral fabrics with added interest/interesting structure, and I think the pattern is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteThis jacket is stunning - I really love it and I especially love the pockets!! I'm sure your husband will grow to love it too?! Lucky you to have summer ahead of you - enjoy wearing your great new jacket.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful jacket! The fabric looks so interesting and those pockets are a great detail. I keep getting turned around when I read your blog --- it is turning to fall/winter here in California so I'm thinking about sweaters and coats!
ReplyDeletenice work.. and what would men know about fashion!
ReplyDeleteSeriously, men. They don't know anything. I think this is fabulous. It will be so perfect for spring!
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket. I read somewhere recently that a Grandmother's advice to her sewing grandchild was that the the construction of a garment should be so neat you should be able to wear it inside out. I think you could just about do that with this jacket.
ReplyDeleteVery nice!I have to check this Burda pattern.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! And great job on the interior finishing. I love the fabric, too!
ReplyDeleteI have made this jacket and have worn it a lot. I love the fabric you have used and your finish looks great!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful fabric... you made a stunning jacket!
ReplyDeleteI really like the jacket! Tell the husband to hush up. ;) I was just at a dressy casual party this weekend and several of the women wore maxi dresses with flat dressy sandals (we were on grass, afterall) and I thought it was a perfect look. In fact, I wished I had thought to wear something similar.
ReplyDeleteI love that jacket, it has everything I like, the texture of the fabric, color and pattern are lovely
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