Another opportunity to test for Sinclair! Sinclair Alba Jacket

I was so excited to be able to test again for Sinclair Patterns!  I am so smitten with the designs, fit, styles, etc.  

Here's the Alba Jacket.  

I just love that asymmetrical zipper! Those pockets!  That collar! This is my second version and probably my favorite because of my fabric choices.  The main body is a scuba knit from JoAnns that I have had for quite a while.  Glad I saved it for this as I think it makes a fun jacket! The mustard that you can see is from Sly Fox Fabrics. I just love this color and this fabric!  It's a double brushed poly that feels like butter!  The ribbed knit has been in my stash so long, I have no idea where I purchased it.  Does that happen to anyone else?  

I made this twice and the fit changes were very slight from version 1 to 2.  One of the changes to the pattern that I was very pleased about is the top-stitching of the pockets.  If you made the version with the pockets, you'll want to top-stitch so they don't flop around.  

If I make this again, and I most likely will, I'll interface the facing/lining portions, especially when there is a big difference in weights of my chosen fabrics.  This scuba is hefty while the DBP is almost a mid-weight.

Since I love the mustard color peeking out so much, I will most likely wear this with it unzipped a bit.  You would too, right?

Here's the back.  It's rather plain design-wise, which is just fine!

One more view!

This was my first version.  For this one, I again used a scuba, but this one was a lighter weight.

The contrast bands are double-brushed poly from Sly Fox Fabrics.  I used the same fabric for the lining and facings as I did the body.

While I love both, I am quite smitten with the gray/mustard/white.  There's just something about that fabric that makes me smile.

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