A gray jacket
Work on the vogue jacket is proceeding s.l.o.w.l.y. Partly this is because I am actually taking my time, clipping and finishing my seams, for example, so the whole thing does unravel after a week. Partly it’s because it has been hard to fit. I actually threw the muslin in the trash at one point, although I did dig it out and continue working on it. Here are the final muslin pieces laid over the original pattern pieces. You can see I took a big curved chunk out of the back to account for the fact that my spine is less than straight. The bust darts are also still too high. I made them a bit shorter so its not so noticeable but next time I will have to move them down.
The shell is basically done, as you can see above. I also made a version of the lining:
But now I have to make important stylistic decisions, such as Should it have pockets? and What kind of pockets should they be? and Might the lining be a tad too stripey?
The answer to the first question is of COURSE it should have pockets. What kind of a roo’s jacket would it be without pockets? But the second one is more difficult. I’ve thought about patch pockets:
Although I think it would also look nice with welt pockets:
The disadvantage of welt pockets is that I have no idea how to make them. Not that this has stopped me before. I also wonder if it would look better with a solid color lining:
What do you think?
Laura Certain | 21-Apr-09 at 7:19 pm | Permalink
Personally, I like the stripey lining and welt pockets, but that’s me. See you soon!
Tina Coleman | 23-Apr-09 at 5:47 pm | Permalink
Well I love the gray and the shell looks great. I prefer the solid lining (gives it a more classy look). I gives the jacket a little zing with the contrasting color. You are right–yes pockets for sure. I like the second welt pocket. Very sleek and classy. I think it’s great that you are sticking to this project. I says a lot about you. You don’t just give up when things get tough. Good for you. I can’t wait to see it finished.