Take 2--the Cindy Jean Jacket in a dark denim

Told you I was going to make another Cindy Jean Jacket...I had to, before I put this pattern away!  I had a great time playing with fabrics for my orange, white, and black version and I knew I wanted a denim one to replace an older jean jacket that I have in my regular rotation.  You can see it below, I sent the photo to StyleArc and they posted it on their site!

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 :)