The Vogue 8795 Marcy Tilton jacket is coming along. I've gotten as far as the collar. The zipper is steeping in a cup of hot water to eliminate any residual shrinkage, then I'll proceed with that part. Yes, I'm sewing out of order, but I can't see the guide sheet's purpose in having you assemble the entire jacket then insert the zipper. I want to do side seams after the zipper for two reasons: application will be simpler working on the flat, and I'd like to fine tune the fit.
Anyway, that's progress on the jacket. It still doesn't look like much on the dress form but I don't think it'll take long once the zipper is in
I haven't worked on it much this weekend, because I had a drafting class! Melisa had a class on drafting a skirt sloper Saturday at her store Stitchology, so that was most of the day. It was fun and interesting to start with a blank piece of paper and end up with a basic skirt pattern. And there is no better way to learn how to fit than by watching an expert work with different bodies. I am hoping to construct a "real" skirt soon, because that muslin will never see the light of day!
5 comments:
I'm with you on the sewing order for that jacket. Zippers need to be inserted whenever it's easiest! Your drafting class sounds like you learned a lot. Very nice!
That MT jacket is going to be awesome!
Love your fabric choice for the jacket. It's going to be a stunner!
Great fabric for the MT jacket. I love my version of this pattern-it is super easy to throw on and is stylish. Can't wait to see yours.
I always do side seams last to fine-tune shape and fit. Glad to see someone else does this too!
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