1950 Belted Topper

February 21st, 2009 in reader's closet

Pattern_Nut, member

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Upper flaps are just for show--no pockets. Lower flaps conceal double-welt pockets. The belt is a bit wide for the buckle, but the original width was much superior to the narrower test belt I tried. Buckle purchased at Josephines Dry Goods, Portland, OR, Dec. 2008. The color of the buckle changes depending on what it lies against--wonderful!

I love the raised collar and the drape of this rich mustard-colored wool. Fabric from Fabric Depot, Portland, OR, purchased 2002

The sample welt pocket I tested using my coat fabric was too bulky. So I searched the trusty stash for alternatives. This bias-cut plaid serves its practical purpose well. And since its concealed by the flap, its a little fashion secret I divulge only to the fortunate few. This fabric is a scrap left over from my 1941 jacket project, also featured in Readers Closet.

Vintage pattern, Butterick 5148, Boxy or Belted Topper, 1950. Judging from the compliments Ive garnered so far, I think this pattern should be reissued!

Upper flaps are just for show--no pockets. Lower flaps conceal double-welt pockets. The belt is a bit wide for the buckle, but the original width was much superior to the narrower test belt I tried. Buckle purchased at Josephine's Dry Goods, Portland, OR, Dec. 2008. The color of the buckle changes depending on what it lies against--wonderful!

Photo: Cynthia De Grand

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Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," 1950. I sewed this in a coat-making class at Treadle Yard Goods, St. Paul, MN, Nov.-Dec. 2008. Excellent for warmth and fashion while traveling; can be dressed up or down.

Pattern or design used: Vintage Butterick pattern, "Boxy or Belted Topper," published 1950. Out of print.

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Pattern_Nut writes: I did contact Butterick, and they replied quickly and enthusiastically. I offered to send them the original pattern pieces, but they said they could work with the illustrations on the pattern envelope. So, as far as I know, this pattern is under consideration for reissuing. Posted: 10:44 pm on July 1st

moushka writes: This is a fantastic jacket. You did a fabulous job.
I'd love to see the pattern re-issued, too. Would you be willing to send a scan of the jacket and the pattern envelope to Butterick and ask them to consider it for their vintage patterns? I think you'd have to eventually send them the pattern, but you would get it back. It's a fabulous design and I think it would be very popular.
Posted: 3:51 pm on March 9th

lynnewill writes: You can just never have enough Jackets can you? Love the style of this jacket and the fabrication. Nice work, especially fond of the plaid on your welts. Posted: 6:25 pm on February 21st

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