This Cindy Jacket is a dressed up and grown up jacket with fun details that make it interesting to put together. And, since this is my second time around the block with this pattern, I found reading the directions about 100 times easier! Note to self: make more muslins to test out the patterns! It isn't difficult if you are experienced and the fitting is just superb!
I purchased the fabric from Hancock's when it was 50% off. It was a little stiff when I bought it and I washed it in hot water and a hot dryer.
What an amazing transformation! It's soft and feels like a well worn jacket now. No, I don't normally wear jackets buttoned, but I wanted to show you what it looks like if you do button it up. That is one goofy look on my face. I really do love this so not sure where that came from!
I followed the pattern as written and included the adorable raw edged and ruffled collar. Isn't that just about the cutest detail you've ever seen? It took a bit to unravel the fabric, but it won't go further as you first stitch around the edge and then pull from the cut edge.
I love this jacket with a bright shirt underneath! Also, there is enough room that I can wear a long-sleeved shirt underneath! Yay!
Sorry this photo below is a little blurry. I am not sure what I did wrong on my camera! You can see all the topstitching that's done as well to add some fun details!
I clipped about every inch to ease in pulling threads. Next, I used my pleating/gathering foot and it was almost the perfect length! To add to the funkiness of the collar, I randomly clipped every few inches the pleating so it wasn't perfectly symmetrical, if that makes any sort of sense at all!
I found the funky oval-shaped buttons at a local yarn store. I don't shop there often but when I do I find the neatest stuff! These buttons were a bit of a splurge--costing more than the fabric, but it's okay, I really love them and think that add a cool factor.
I really love this pattern and will most likely make it again. I honestly don't care if I have two of these jackets that are the same except for color! It fits great, is super stylish and I love feeling good in my clothes!
Thanks for reading!
Sue :)
Nicely done, Sue! The gathered collar is a nice RTW touch.
ReplyDeleteThank you Heather! I appreciate your kind words!
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ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic jacket. So many cute details.
ReplyDeleteThanks Ann! I think this is one of my all-time favorite jacket patterns!
DeleteFabulous. The gathers are so nice
ReplyDeleteThank you Lori! I really love the gathers as well--unique and different!
DeleteBeautiful jacket with some interesting details. Quite different from your first one.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jean! Isn't it amazing how fabric choice (and buttons) can make a jacket look so completely different?
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ReplyDeleteYour jackets are fabulous; I love the orange one as thats my favorite color! You are so prolific! How do you get so much done?? I sew most of the time, but as yet, haven't learned how to post. The day I do, watch out PR. :-)
Hi Mary! I really don't consider myself prolific! I don't sit well nor do I watch television well and all my kids are grown up so in my free time, I sew! I can't wait to see your reviews! Posting is pretty easy! Try it!
DeleteReally , really cute . I Love denim so this really appeals to me . The neck detail really makes this a very stylish jacket. I haven't sewn a Style Arc - how are their directions - have read mixed things .
ReplyDeleteGreat, great job !!!
Hi MaryEllen! Great question about directions--they are minimal however I highly encourage you to try one! The details are awesome and they come together so very well! The sizing is consistent across their patterns so a 12 always fits! It might be wise to try an easy or medium for your first one just so you get used to their way of construction and directions. :)
DeleteYou do such beautiful work! The top stitching is so impressive! Love the buttons on the jean jacket and I think the orange fabric on the first one was an inspired choice!
ReplyDeleteWhy thank you Julie! I so appreciate your kind words! Those buttons are the bomb, aren't they and orange is one of my all-time favorite colors, so I HAD to use it! Thanks again!
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