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SewStylish Spring Fashion Challenge 2014

Moto Jacket

I wanted to make a moto jacket for the cooler spring days/evenings, and was inspired to make one because I’m seeing them everywhere but didn’t like the prices. Also, I didn’t want leather or denim, and found the perfect thing in my stash — a fabric of unknown content but a great spring weight and with a nice “sanded” or “sueded” finish. To get the body I wanted, I interfaced the whole jacket with a lightweight fusible interfacing. This pattern was a challenge because I’ve never done topstitching before, and there were 5 zippers (front, pockets, sleeves) with 3 different insertion techniques. I made several fitting adjustments — full bust adjustment in a princess seam, narrow back, forward shoulder and sloping shoulder. It’s a fun jacket that goes with just about everything and can be worn virtually every day!

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    SewingSadie | | #1

    It's hard to believe, by seeing the perfection, that you have never done topstitching before!!! Absolutely fabulous!!!!! And you wear it SO well! Truly great job!!!

  2. hautestuff | | #2

    Thank you, user-2655477 and kneedlez, so much. That's so nice to hear!

  3. hautestuff | | #3

    Thank you, SewingSadie! Sewing is so often such an individual pursuit that it's hard to gauge how you're doing. I really appreciate your comments!!

  4. sewdolly | | #4

    You did a very impressive job on your topstitching, as well as all those zippers!! Congratulations.

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