This
Project Runway pattern is great. My only regret is that the fabric I chose--a corduroy print-- does not highlight the details of the pattern. Instead of cuffs, the sleeves have delicate tucks to reduce the fabric at the wrist. The center front does not overlap but joins with bias cut loops sewn into the edge seam on one side to buttons on the opposite side. The raglan sleeves are roomy enough to accommodate a light weight sweater underneath without seeming too big with just a tee shirt. A solid corduroy or lightweight wool tweed would show off the details nicely.
Deciding that perhaps the cropped jacket look should be left to a younger generation, I tried this
Butterick pattern with some 60" fabric I found on JoAnn's Red Tag shelf. The fabric, a silk/nylon blend, was $2.00/yard and I used some left-over velvet for the collar and pocket trim. Turns out, it's my favorite jacket so far. The back is the best part, with the inverted center back pleat.
Two things about this pattern, which limits fabric selection: the fabric must be 60" wide
and fairly lightweight to accommodate the four layers produced by the inverted pleat and back flap.
This Project Runway pattern is great. My only regret is that the fabric I chose--a corduroy print-- does not highlight the details of the pattern. Instead of cuffs, the sleeves have delicate tucks to reduce the fabric at the wrist. The center front does not overlap but joins with bias cut loops sewn into the edge seam on one side to buttons on the opposite side. The raglan sleeves are roomy enough to accommodate a light weight sweater underneath without seeming too big with just a tee shirt. A solid corduroy or lightweight wool tweed would show off the details nicely.
Deciding that perhaps the cropped jacket look should be left to a younger generation, I tried this Butterick pattern with some 60" fabric I found on JoAnn's Red Tag shelf. The fabric, a silk/nylon blend, was $2.00/yard and I used some left-over velvet for the collar and pocket trim. Turns out, it's my favorite jacket so far. The back is the best part, with the inverted center back pleat.
Two things about this pattern, which limits fabric selection: the fabric must be 60" wide and fairly lightweight to accommodate the four layers produced by the inverted pleat and back flap.
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