Debys Jacket Challenge Entry

This is my entry for the jacket challenge I constructed this using Simplicity pattern 2504. This is a jacket with an assymetrical front closure as well as an asymmetrical off center collar. This is my first attempt at a jacket and I was pleased with the results although the instructions for constructing the collar were unclear as was voiced by others who posted comments on a pattern review site. Ultimately I followed my instintcts and made it work. I was unable to locate a separating zipper that would match the lime green fleece so I altered the closure method as well. I decided to sew buttonhoes and use fun coordinating colored buttons. I used a glacier fleece for the fabric and a pretty coordinating cotton print for the front facing. The interior seams were left unfinished and just pressed open. The collar facing was pinked, then hand catch stitched as were the hems of the sleeves and body of the jacket. This was a fun project and the collar challenge only proved to inspire me to be resourceful and finish.

Pattern or design used: Simplicity 2504 Misses Jackets with Front and Collar Variations

thomy, member
Posted on Oct 18th, 2010 in sewing, design, garment construction, reader's closet

Comments (4)

soxfan999 writes: Love the oversized collar, and kudos to you for thinking outside the box. I love the colorful buttons closure
Posted: 6:52 pm on June 7th

zeshuregi writes: How nice..the color is cute & stylish dear :)
Posted: 9:16 am on April 17th

Merlene writes: Your jacket really suits especially the colour.
Posted: 9:10 am on December 5th

Kate_W writes: You should be pleased with the results. This looks like the perfect jacket for a fall day. Very fun. The button detail is great!
Posted: 10:40 pm on October 19th

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