Sunday, 13 July 2014

Wool and Silk Jacket: Vogue 8916

Stash busting 2014:  Mama R's Jacket

Fabric:      1.2 metre of suiting fabric
                1.2 metre of silk organza
                1 metre of lining
                0.5 metre of horsehair canvas

Thread:    1 spool was polished off

Pattern:    Vogue 8916


The Fabrics:

I've been all around town for the materials to put together this jacket. If I'm not mistaken the fashion fabric was in my stash for over a year. The fibre content of this suiting fabric is a mix bag even though I have been referring to it as a wool and silk blend. Actually, it is a 1% polyester, 9% nylon, 35% wool, 22% silk, 11% cotton and 22% viscose fabric that feels wonderful. The subtle purple thread that is running through the weave has a metallic look to it.


I found this at Mitchell Fabrics when they were having a sale and picked up the last bit on the bolt. I would have bought more if there was some available. My initial thought was to make a suit and then just a skirt for moi since there wasn't very much, but when Mama R was admiring it I knew that it was meant for her. At that point, I didn't know that it was destined to become a jacket until Mama R spotted Vogue 8916 and said she liked the shape of the jacket.

The silk organza I found at Northwest Fabrics and has been part of my stash for over a year. It works like a dream at giving the fashion fabric shape. And the bemberg lining I found at Fabricland. It has not been in my stash as long as the other fabrics. I actually picked the lining up late last year, once I knew what the fashion fabric was destined to become.  

The Pattern:

The jacket pattern from Vogue 8916 is the only thing I've tried so far. The pattern is wonderful to work with. I did put more work into the project that I outlined the other day but if you don't go that route, it could be a quick project. I really like the pockets hidden in the princess seam. Mama R likes everything about it and only made minor changes.

I would highly recommend this jacket pattern. I would also recommend putting in the extra work to underline the jacket. It really did make a positive difference to the shape of the jacket. And I did find the time spent doing all that basting and hand stitching to be relaxing. Who knew?

Happy Sewing!




4 comments:

  1. It turned out brilliantly ~ all of your inside planning definitely paid off! Well done ... J

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Thanks! I can't wait for Mama R to see the finished project.

      Delete
  2. Goregous...she is going to love it!

    ReplyDelete

Happy Canada Day!

This is an important Canada Day as our country continues to be under threat.  It's also a day to be grateful and to count our blessings....