Friday, May 30, 2008

Burda - 05-2008-105 Jacket

This is a super cute pattern. This is my "muslin" for my real wool one I want to wear over my party dress next week. This thing is so comfortable and nice-fitting. I'll give it a real review tomorrow on PR but thought that ya'll would like to see the progress so far. You gotta love pleats, raglan sleeves, bias center band, and cuffs.

I used the same cheapy (but cute) fabric as I used on this Burda WOF skirt. BWOF says to use lightweight blouse fabrics with some body and this fabric seems to work create. My wool is a twill that had a soft hand. I think it will be perfect. I put the center band on the bias for some interest.


It is the details of BWOF that I love. This jacket has 4 pleats up top and elastic inserts in casing that give it shape in the front and back. The buttons that are on it are not the real ones. If you noticed, they are all different versions of white/bone buttons. I think I'll use a neutral bone colored button but use a bigger one. BWOF isn't any help they just say, "three large buttons."
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11 comments:

  1. KeelyMay 30, 2008 at 11:07 PM

    That's a great'muslin'! What a pretty jacket. I like the idea of the bigger buttons.

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  2. VickiMay 31, 2008 at 12:40 AM

    Another really cute pattern. You are on a roll!

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  3. ElarayMay 31, 2008 at 2:59 AM

    That's a really cute jacket. I agree with you about BWOF's details. Aren't you glad you came back to BWOF?

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  4. MegMay 31, 2008 at 3:36 AM

    Okay, this is one pattern I saw in BWOF that I thought I might actually make. It looks great on you and I love the plaid. Maybe try large covered buttons in the plaid? I'm seeing a lot of RTW and couture showing fabric-covered buttons.

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  5. AdrienneMay 31, 2008 at 3:45 AM

    I love that jacket! Very cute!

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  6. ShannonMay 31, 2008 at 3:55 AM

    Ooo, that is so cute! It is on my to-sew list and seeing your version makes me long to make it!!

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  7. GwenMay 31, 2008 at 4:06 AM

    Oh, that is so cute! I'm not sure I would have looked twice at that top if it had been hanging on a hanger, but seeing it on you makes me want to try to sew one for myself! The pleats around the neckline are brillant! :)

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  8. angie.aMay 31, 2008 at 12:05 PM

    I loved this one too and hope to make it! Now just to find some fabric (& time to do a muslin!) It looks great Dawn.

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  9. ReethiMay 31, 2008 at 8:27 PM

    You are a sewing fiend! I can't believe you've made two things already! And they look great! (And hey, you now have a suit!)

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  10. AlexandraJune 1, 2008 at 4:17 AM

    Muslin, eh? I'd totally wear it. It's beautiful!

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  11. KatJune 1, 2008 at 4:37 AM

    Yes, you're right! Those are cute details. Great top!

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