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Sewing: Purple Linen Jacket
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Purple Linen Jacket

My Blazer

Details of pocket etc
My Blazer

Instructions

Lekala Patterns 4162

Difficulty:

Category: Sewing

Type of item: Clothing

For: Women

Style: Classic


Materials

Purple Linen

What was your inspiration?

Lekala Patterns - I heard of them through Craftsy - this pattern company - you select your pattern, add your measurements, and they email you a PDF in your size, all for $2!! I had to try it out, the service is quick and straight forward, - and it fits perfectly. I did add seam insurance on the side seams, but had to cut it off as it fits oerfectly. No more altering patterns anymore, I will purchase Lekala and have a pattern to my measurements - heaven.

What are you most proud of?

The fit, the colour, the collar and welts, lapels. All the pattern pieces fitted together perfectly. It just needs to go to the dry cleaners now for a press.

What advice would you give someone starting this project?

A pattern to your measurements - isn't half the drama fit - this you cut and sew and it fits!! Great

 

6 comments

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Bonheur on craftsy.com
Feb 01, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Comme d'habitude: un vrai travail de pro! Bravo
Pohutukawa on craftsy.com
Feb 07, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Merci
Scheri Manson on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Really nicely tailored jacket. Did you underline? What did you use? What did you use for lining.
Pohutukawa on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Hello! I just used iron on interfacing - I don't underline, the jacket is linen, the lining is a designer lining I purchased, these fabrics are from my stash!!
ValUK on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013    Flag as inappropriate
Your jacket looks lovely - I love the colour. I've just had a look at Lekala Patterns and I'll be giving them a try - I'm not a standard size so they'll be perfect for me. Thank you for the tip!
Pohutukawa on craftsy.com
Jan 24, 2013   Flag as inappropriate
Yes, I have no waist definition, and am long waisted - the fit was perfect - much better than adding 3 inches to the waist and a full bust adjustment every time I sew. Let me know how you get on