The jacket is cropped. Because of a shortage of fabric I could not make the full length one. The front on me is shorter/higher than in the back. Due in part to no forward shoulder adjustment and even though the full bust measurement is more than my full bust, I probably needed a vertical FBA. Here is a side view of the jacket that completely illustrates my point. ( I feel very brave showcasing a not so flattering view; but it is exactly the biggest issue I have with the completed jacket.)
I like the jacket from the front and back views; I just can't go around in a way for people to see only the front or back. :-(
There are some other issues with attaching the lining and the lapels and collar. I think there could be a work around with that. I am just not all that interested in working on another one in a longer version at this time. Too many other patterns and projects to work on.
You can see my full review here.
Next project is a McCall's Knit Jacket! More later.
Well dang! That's a real shame, and I think you are brave, too. It's a beautiful fabric and the color is gorgeous on you. I totally get it, though, and like you, wouldn't be comfortable wearing it like that. I would be constantly tugging it. Love the way you just move on, however! :)
ReplyDeleteI tried wearing it some yesterday, around the house. I was tugging it. I tried pinning a brooch to the center using it like a toggle. It looked like I was trying to fix something; i.e., not natural feeling. I am going to donate it to Goodwill and think that someone will get good use from it.
DeleteSo honestly is that a pattern malfunction or user error? Sorry that you used your pretty fabric for something you won't wear...
ReplyDeleteActually Carolyn, I think it is both the pattern and the user error. There are some nice features about this jacket. It is more of a swing jacket and thus I think you will have that feeling of more fullness in the back than the front. The jacket does come to my center front but it is designed to wear closed. I hate the loss of this fabric; I will donate this to Goodwill and hope that someone else will enjoy it.
DeleteI love it! I'm sorry you don't:(
ReplyDeleteCan you give it a test run? I think that as sewers we see the small things and analyze fit based on a still photo. But in reality we're moving and a few bust drag lines shouldn't be the end of a cute jacket :)
I wonder if the McCalls jacket you're working on is the same one I'm thinking of cutting out today!
I have worn it around the house and find myself tugging at it. I think I will try it with a sheath style dress and see if it I like it better. As I mentioned to Carolyn who also commented that I think this is a user and pattern combination that did not work out to my liking. I am now working on McCall's 7262. The fabric I have is a thicker knit and one I think will work well for this. Is this the one you are working on?
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