Saturday, September 20, 2014

Burda 05-2011 #113 – Cropped Wool Jacket

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Wool? Red? Cozy? CHECK! I’m loving this jacket. I’ve had it finished for almost two weeks, but with coaching (I get home late) and our decreased light (we are losing six minutes a day!), I haven’t had time to take good photos.
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I love all the buttons and topstitching. Last time I wore it, I wore a long white tunic over skinny jeans and boots. I think I may have like that styling better although, I like it with these jeans too. There’s just an awkward gap between the tops of my jeans and the bottom of the jacket. I love this darker red color. This is a very accurate representation of the color. I had a hard time getting true color photos in the pictures below.
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I think it’s slightly too wide in the shoulders and you can see it in the picture. No, I didn’t make a muslin *hangs head*, but Burda sizing is always so solid. I could probably could have gotten rid of a 1/2” of length in the arms too.
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I lined it with the rest of the fabric from this dress. It’s a polyester charmeuse from JoAnn’s. It’s fully lined using the Thread tutorial on bagging the lining. This was painless and easy.
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This jacket in the magazine was not lined and only had a facing pattern piece. I just made my own lining using the jacket pieces. I added a 1” vent to the CB for movement.
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See how the color goes all tomato-y when the coat is by itself? I don’t get that. Red and bright pink really screw with cameras.
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I love the buttons and the topstitching. I used dark brown Gutterman upholstery thread for all the topstitching.
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This is what the hem looks like on the inside. You can see the topstitching thread.
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I only hand stitched three places. This section on both sides, and then a 5” slit in the lining. It was really easy.
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So. Many. Button. Lots of hand sewing on the buttons though. In the end, I think it was worth it. I love it!
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The buttons are from JoAnn’s. They are dark brass in color and real metal. There were so many fake metal buttons there. Blech.
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Sqeeeeeeeee, I love this jacket. I’ve been waiting to show it to ya’ll!!

28 comments:

Debbie Cook said...

You make many things I like but I think this is most definitely in the top 3, and maybe even top 1. Gorgeous!

Kristine Balinski said...

That is such a wonderful shade of red, especially on you. Job well done, it looks cozy and fashionable!!!

kathyh said...

This is just perfect on you. That color of darker red is one of my faves too.

Mrs. Smith said...

This is so fantastic! I love all of the details. This will be so fun to wear

tigerlounge said...

holy moly - this is fantastic! So chic and stylish and fun. You did a wonderful job. i love the color - this will look great with so many outfits. I think this is one of my favorite of all your makes! This is why we BWOF nuts hold onto our magazines - you never know when a pattern will suddenly become a "must-make." lovely!

Becca A said...

Fabulous jacket! It looks great on you, and the color is fantastic. Your top stitching looks fantastic and really sets off the details.

Marie said...

Your jacket is wonderful, I love the colour and the style.

Helena said...

Amazing! I love every detail. The fit is so good, so good. A triumph!

Sara said...

Spectacular! This shade of red looks amazing on you.

Fabric Epiphanies said...

Your jacket is goprgeous and would look equally fantastic with jeans or a skirt!

Siri Andersen said...

This is fantastic! You look fabulous in it!! :)

Kyle said...

Super super super awesome!!!

Jennifer Swetland said...

Wow, gorgeous! Perfect topstitching!

Meigan said...

Gorgeous jacket. Well done!

Kathy Sews said...

LOVE! Just plain old love this.

Becky said...

I love this jacket, and it looks great on you. I think it would look great styled with a simple dress, like a bolero over a dress. Anyway, it's great, and I predict you will love it a long time.

Star's Threads said...

Fab, fab, fab jacket! I'm so hoping I have this Burda magazine in my stash cause you have inspired me to make this one. Great job.

Chris said...

Love love love this! I've been eyeing up this jacket ever since it came out but never picked up the courage to actually make it (sewing on those buttons ...). Yours is just really inspiringly Sergeant Petter, in a good way!

Melinda said...

That's a lovely jacket, it looks great on you. Well worth the time sewing on all those buttons!


It looks like a great pattern too, lots of possibilities for making multiples that don't look anything alike

Robyn Borley said...

It's a wonderful jacket Dawn, I've added it to my long to-sew list for next winter.

Andie L. said...

Oh wow. That jacket is amazing! :D Great job!

Cherie Czaplicki said...

What an awesome make! It would certainly intimidate me. Red, I love the red on you too!

Becky W said...

I'm pretty sure I had that pattern tagged from my old Burdas--love a good military-style jacket! It looks great!

Cristina said...

I really like the color and the shape of this jacket. And your photos are lovely. You are among my favorite 10 sewing projects in 2014

http://en.inthemoodforcouture.com/10-lovely-outfits-sewn-2014/

Ines said...

Wow, I hadn't seen this jacket. It's awesome!!! I want one, it must be so much fun to wear yet it looks super warm and practical. Thanks for posting all your year makes, Your year end chart made me laugh, it's great!

tinygoldenpins said...

OMG, I LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! It looks perfect on you.

ooobop said...

I am so in love with this jacket. I remember thinking it would be an amazing one. And you have totally created the best one ever!

joanneinak said...

Does anyone have a copy of this one to sell?? I may have found one in spanish on Etsy, but would prefer an english copy!