Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Vogue 8333 - My Baroque-style Jacket

Project Details:

Pattern: Vogue 8333 - Claire Shaeffer's Custom Couture Collection

Pattern Sizing: 6 - 22, I cut the 16.


Description: Semi-fitted, lined, partially interfaced, below waist jacket has princess seams, slightly extended shoulders, shoulder pads, in-seam pockets with pleats, side panels (no side seams), shaped hem, and long two-piece sleeves with buttoned vents. A: underlined and couture construction techniques.

Did it look like the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Well, kind of!

Fabric: Black-Gold-Silver Brocade (54% Nylon, 30% Poly) from Jo-Anns

Lining: Ivory Charmeuse (100% Silk)

Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions are EXCEPTIONAL! Even if you never actually sew this pattern, if you have a desire to learn "luxurious couture construction details" it's worth purchasing. You can apply them to any jacket or coat!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? In addition to the awesome instructions and couture tips that are included, this pattern has excellent "bones".

Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: I made a small FBA and added 2 inches to the length. Yes, it was pretty short (for me)! I also used a combination of both the ready-to-wear instructions and the couture.

As I previously mentioned, I blocked fused with a nylon fusible knit interfacing. I added 3 buttons to the sleeve vent instead of 1. I used uncovered shoulder pads and sleeve heads. I added piping to my lining for a little bit of color.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? This is a fabulous jacket and I wouldn't be opposed to sewing it again. And I highly recommend it. It's like taking a couture class!

4 comments:

  1. As the pattern sales come up, I always go perusing the internet to see what patterns I MUST have and those that I'd like. I saw this amazing jacket and knew, KNEW you had created it! :)

    It looks amazing!

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    1. Mrs. Smith, this is a great jacket pattern to own. The couture instructions are amazing. You'll learn so much! Thanks!

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  2. OMG look who I found when doing a search! Your jacket came out awesome! I made a blue one last winter and hard a hardtime with the pleats.. I hope you can assist when I go sew this again ;-)

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