Pattern: BWOF 02-2009-112
Pattern Description:This shaped jacket with contrasting print is as classy as a fitted jacket and as sporty as a trench coat. The sewing pattern comes in petite/half sizes because this style is particularly suitable for shorter women.
Pattern Sizing: Burda sizes 17-21. Increased to a 23
Fabric Used: Canary Yellow Stretch Cotton Sateen from Downtown LA
Notions Used: Buttons!
Pattern Alterations: Increased to a 23. Eliminated the buttons and buttonholes for the neck area. Did not add belt loops.
* I really love the color. I am afraid of it much like I am afraid of white but I love it...LOL
Can't wait till it cools down some to wear it.
* I had just enough of the main fabric to finish this jacket. I had to use lining fabric underneath the flaps but it worked out well as it would have been pretty bulky otherwise.
* Love all the details! But Holy Cow is there a lot of topstitching! That is what kept me from getting this done quicker. What made it worse is I am quite OCD about my topstitching so it is slow and tedious and will be ripped if it looks crappy. Thank goodness for the adjustable blindhem foot.
Conclusion:Although I have quite a bit in the bad and ugly categories, I really do like this jacket. I will not be sewing this again, but I would recommend it. Now I just need to get a years supply of Scotch Guard!
For more pics, Check out my blog post at Peacock Chic:
http://peacockchic.wordpress.com/2009/08/04/peacock-collection-%E2%80%9809-bwof-02-2009-112/
