First, the flaps are faux — and good thing because they need to be tacked down before I take flight — but I do want pockets. So I'm thinking plain ol' sideseam pockets. I need to decide what to make them out of. The fleece is going to be too thick, so maybe 1/2 fleece and 1/2 jersey. Or something like that.
The other potential problem is I think I may need an inside closure for this, since it is a double-breasted jacket. A button or hook on the inside flap is going to land exactly at the wrong spot and will show. Right now, this is only a potential problem until I try on the finished jacket and see if I really do need to secure that flap. Then I'll worry about it for real.
All the *thinking* when you change or draft a pattern really slows down the sewing process. Mostly I like it, but sometimes it makes me crazy.
Gail asked if I was doing the shoulder treatment from the inspiration. This should answer that question Gail. ;-) It's a little Mad Max since there are a lot of layers, but I think it will be OK.
In MPB Sew-Along news, my fabric(s) arrived today. On top is the aqua/brown check that Michael picked out. Under that is something I picked. ;-) They'll get prewashed this week.
Love the shoulders. I think you've inspired me.
ReplyDeleteI'm here from a MPB mention a few days ago, and I just love your blog. I really enjoy seeing your pattern modifications--I've started to venture into this myself and it's nice to see other people's process. Good luck with the inner closure!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is progressing very nicely, love the shoulder details and the zip.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love my fabric choice even more now that I see it in your studio, awaiting your talented hands!
ReplyDeletePeter threw the muslin in with the wash tonight. Maybe I'll wear it tomorrow, belted like a karate uniform. BTW, that light green color totally reminded me of the shirts I used to wear with my "Class B" uniforms in the Army. . .about 3 million years ago.
For an inside closure, could you attach something to the princess seam allowance? Ribbon ties maybe?
ReplyDeleteI love the shoulder detail! I'm really looking forward to seeing how your finished jacket turns out.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this jacket - you're doing a fantastic job! can't wait to see it finished :)
ReplyDeleteI remember seeing some old fur coates there it´s ties attached in the sideseam. With this in mind I used buttons and made-to measure bands. This way you can modify the placement
ReplyDeleteYou should definitely not add an inside closure that'll show on the outside in the wrong spot.. You don't say what your fabric is, but it looks like it has enough drag that it won't be a problem. And if it's zipped up it really won't be a problem.
ReplyDeleteAs to the faux flaps, what a shame. It'd be a better place for real pockets than the side seams. Can you sneak some in there still?
Marie-Christine - The fabric is sweatshirt fleece, so I really don't want yet two more layers for pockets where the faux flaps are now. That would be just too bulky. The sideseams are a good spot because the flaps don't reach that far.
ReplyDeleteI've never had a double breasted jacket that would stay in place properly without an inside closure. I usually use a button that goes from the outside into the inside fabric, if you understand what I mean. Your shoulder detailing is really nice!
ReplyDeleteImpressive (as usual).
ReplyDeleteI had that check fabric in my cart at Fabric.com and ended up taking it out because I changed my mind! I agree with Michael that it looks better on your sewing table than at the site.
yeah, that to Karin re: the inside closure. can you do just a bit of the knit in the seam pocket, just where it will show and something lighter weight for the rest of the pocket? Is this what you meant by 1/2 and 1/2? I'm a bit looney this late in the day. :) Looking good! what an undertaking!
ReplyDeleteThis jacket is looking great Debbie! Love the shoulder detail. I sewed up some fleece pants for a friend's toddler and HIGHLY recommend using a light jersey for the pocket bags. I didn't and it was a complete nightmare to sew. Blech.
ReplyDeleteLove the shoulder detail.
ReplyDeleteI use to to make a lot of fleece jackets and I liked using lining fabric for the pockets.
I would use a color that matches the fleece so the pocket nicely blends in with the fleece fabric.
( A heavy good quality lining works best)
I've also used kasha lining for the pockets. It's not as bulky as the fleece but works nicely too.
I really like the fabric you picked for the sew along. Mine's coming on Thursday - I can't wait! You are doing a great job on the jacket - I love the shoulder details!
ReplyDeleteLQQKing good!
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