Description: Semi-fitted, unlined jacket has princess seams, collar extends into front band, slightly dropped shoulders, pocket, French seams, purchased trim and two-piece sleeve.

This is my first completed item for the Mini-Wardrobe Contest. I've got to get on the ball!

This is my second time making this jacket. I made version one January 2007. Even though I *thought* that I would only make one jacket of this type, I loved the original one so much I had to make it again. Again, I differed from the suggested fabric of gabardine and denim. I wanted this unlined jacket to have a bit of a cardigan feel to it. Even though it is unlined, I wanted it to have a bit of structure, so I underlined it with silk organza.

The instructions suggested french seams. They are edgestitched and topstitched like denim, which created a faux flat-felled finish. This time I left off the pockets. Since I've made this jacket before, I knew for a fact that I would not use them. Also, the darts are topstitched. When I topstitch, I use a 4.0 mm stitch.

I took the waist in a tad bit so the jacket would be fitted instead of "semi-fitted" for a more tailored look. I did have to move the front darts over about half an inch. I also opted to leave off the trim. I used an eye and hook for closure. Also, I love the fact that it has 2-piece sleeves. I think I'll be retiring this pattern... THIS time!

Must give a big ole thanks Monica (CreoleinDC) for picking this fabulous, fabulous fabric at Metro Textiles!

Project Details

Pattern: Vogue 2923 - DKNY Jacket
Fabric: PVC Nubuck

Description: Semi-fitted, unlined jacket has princess seams, collar extends into front band, slightly dropped shoulders, pocket, french seams and two-piece sleeve.

This pattern was rated Vogue Average and IMO, I felt it was actually one the easiest VP's I've done. I cut this pattern in a size 14. Even though, the pattern recommended a lightweight Gabardine and lightweight Denim as the fabric, I chose to use a PVC Nubuck because I-DARE-TO-BE-DIFFERENT and garbardine or denim was not in my vision! As you can see, my results turned out great and it's best sometimes to follow your own instincts. I love the fact since this was an unlined jacket that it has french seams which made the inside just as good-looking as the outside. The only modifications I made is that I left off the decorative trim and I took the waist in a tad bit so the jacket would be fitted instead of "semi-fitted" for a more tailored look. I did have to move the front darts over about half an inch. I used an eye and hook for closure. I love the fact that this jacket has topstitching... even on the armscye. The pattern "claimed" that the shoulders are slightly dropped... well, not on me they aren't. Also, since I was working with PVC, I couldn't exactly do a lot of ironing, so I relied on Fabri-Tac in certain areas.

This is a great looking jacket, that is an awesome wardrobe addition. Even though I have fallen in love with it, this will be the only one I will make. A girl will only need one jacket with a dramatic collar such as this in her wardrobe.