Burda 4.2024 #116

Here is a simple little jacket that is an uncomplicated take on those Chanel lady jackets. It incorporates a couple of nice features: it falls nicely in front thanks to the bust darts, and the back shoulder has a dart converted to ease. Simple little things like that back shoulder easing is not always included in patterns now, and I wonder why. It helps give the wearer room to move and drive. The little bit of shaping really makes a difference on a pattern that is essentially only three pieces - front, back, and sleeve.

This is meant to be a lined cardigan with patch pockets and no closures. The original had trim inserted between the body and facings.

My fabric is a loose sweatery woven blend that came from Fashion Fabrics Club last year. The right side has a kind of tweedy boucle look, and the wrong side is a bit slick so it will slide over other layers without a lining.

Traced size 44, the size that corresponds to my full bust measurement.

Alterations: It's a short jacket, and I am tall, so I added 1" to the length. Added 1/2 inch width at the hip on front and back pattern pieces, for a total of 2" hip circumference. I'm happy with the fit.

It is supposed to be a lined jacket, but the facings as well as the lining were omitted. I bound all my outside edges with french terry left over from a top. It co-ordinates pretty perfectly.

I did make an error - did not remove the seam allowance added on back neckline. This really didn't make any difference except that the back comes up a little higher on my neck but that will keep my neck warmer and is fine with me!

This was quick to sew and will be a great fall layer in my part of the country. Since I'm paying attention to sewing complete outfits again, I'm now working on a pair of Style Arc Carlisle jeans in blue denim that will pair nicely and keep the jacket from looking too formal. After that will need to make a top (pattern, color, and fabric to be determined) to complete the ensemble, and then I'll try to get a photo of the whole thing!