1812 French Officer's Pelisse

1941 "Misses' Mannish Jacket" (#1 of 3)

February 20th, 2009 in reader's closet

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One of a three-jacket sewing project. I did different pockets for each jacket, for practice. This one got double-welt lower pockets and a single-welt upper pocket.

This jacket looks more wrinkled than it really is! Garment photography sure is tricky. Back vent and vented sleeves. Unfortunately, I have not found smaller buttons for the sleeve vents to match jacket front.

Theres something I find very energizing about plaids, and I love using bias-cut details.

Vintage pattern, McCall 4065, published 1941: Misses Mannish Jacket

One of a three-jacket sewing project. I did different pockets for each jacket, for practice. This one got double-welt lower pockets and a single-welt upper pocket.

Photo: photo: Cynthia De Grand

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I fell in love with the drawing and the classic lines of this jacket based on a man's sportcoat. My sewing teacher challenged me to cut and sew three versions at once to build experience and confidence. So I did! A long haul, but I succeeded!

Pattern or design used: Vintage pattern, McCall 4065, 1941

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Comments (6)

moushka writes: Wow! Fabulous jacket, beautifully tailored. Love all three versions you made. You should be very proud of your work. Posted: 9:54 pm on November 2nd

birdlady1 writes: Hi!

I just want to say that those 3 jackets look fantastic! I absolutely love the vintage look as well. I have a few vintage jackets and I find the fabric used on them makes the jackets far better looking then the ones used today. I know wool gabardine is also a good material but I was wondering if you know what type of fabrics they used in the 1940's that we could purchase today? I want to use those materials as opposed to the ones used today.

Thanks
Posted: 1:19 pm on August 18th

CHL writes: I agree with our other sisters in sewing! great project. great results. great wardrobe! Posted: 1:29 pm on February 26th

EBD writes: This is a great job. The placket and welt pockets really add a feminine touch. Superb. Posted: 12:14 pm on February 24th

lynnewill writes: I applaude you for accepting this challange along with your instructors boldness. What a wonderful idea. Love all 3 fabric choices. Thanks for sharing. Posted: 6:21 pm on February 21st

SewKraZ writes: Perfection is in the detailing of all three versions. I love sewing with vintage patterns, also. You have done a wonderful job! Posted: 9:34 pm on February 20th

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