One of a three-jacket project. Notched collar, bound buttonholes, single-welt pockets with bias-cut flaps. Liz Claiborne wool purchased at Vogue Fabrics, Evanston, IL several years ago.
One of a three-jacket project to build tailoring skills.
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McCall's 8241
McCalls Sewing Pattern 8241 Tops A (XS-S-M-L-XL-XXL). McCalls-8241-A
Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
Know Me patterns offer stylish and versatile designs, including the ME2064 rain jacket, which combines a cropped jacket and a vest that can be worn together or separately. The boxy-fit jacket features a hood, snap closure, and multiple pockets, while the vest has a zippered front and cargo pockets. This sewing kit includes templates, fabric recommendations, and instructions for sizes 44-52, proudly made in the USA.
Back vent and vented sleeves. For this jacket I succeeded in finding buttons in the proper sizes for both sleeves and front--souvenirs of a trip to Glasgow, Scotland.
One of a three-jacket project. Notched collar, bound buttonholes, single-welt pockets with bias-cut flaps. Liz Claiborne wool purchased at Vogue Fabrics, Evanston, IL several years ago.
Close-up of bias-cut single-welt pocket. I used different-colored linings just for fun.
Vintage pattern, McCall 4065, from 1941.
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This totally have the look from a high end store. Beautiful work.
This is so cute!