Pattern Review: Blueprints for Sewing Moderne 005 Thigh-Length Jacket
Blueprints for Sewing: Moderne 005
This thigh-length jacket was inspired by Art Moderne architecture from the 1930s and ’40s, which features horizontal and curved lines. It has a structural appearance, shaped front and back yokes with dropped shoulder seams, onepiece sleeves with elbow tucks, and a curved pocket design. There are two versions. Version 1 is a sporty, unlined style with rib knit collar and cuffs, piped seams, a straight hemline, and a lower back panel. Version 2 is lined, has a center-front placket for buttons or snaps, a notch on the back hemline of the three-quarter-length sleeves, open lower side seams with curved edges, and a one-piece back panel. The instructions and illustrations are correct and contain useful tips and suggestions. The pattern also includes two options for bust sizing. Size 1 is designed for cup sizes A and B, and size 2 for a C and D cup. Fabric choices include denim, brocade, fleece, and wool coating.
(Sized A/B-K/L for busts 32–50 in. and hips 35–53 in.)
— Tested by Gayle Moline, Manson, Iowa
Style Tip: Consider adding shoulder pads, as the dropped-shoulder seam may need support.
This review was originally published in Threads #206, October/November 2019. Have you made this pattern? If so, be sure to share pictures in our Readers Closet gallery.
Illustrations by Steven Fleck.
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