I spent yesterday and today grabbing bits of time to sew my Minoru Jacket. It has gone together really well. It was not difficult just time consuming.
The pattern was very well written. I thought I’d made a mistake with the zipper when it didn’t go all the way to the bottom of the front band. The drawing on the pattern from indicated that the zip went all the way to the hem edge but in the pattern instructions the zip is shown at the actual way it turns out, about 6ish centimetres from the hem edge. Not a biggie but I did have to double check to be sure.
I am really happy with my jacket. It will be a few more months before I will be wearing it as it is quite heavy to wear. I hope I have enough ease to wear it over a thin jumper in the winter. It will be perfect for throwing on when I need to run out the door and need an extra layer when the weather is cool. I am very happy with my welt pockets. They are a great addition.
I like it so much I might make another unlined version for a throw on jacket for warmer weather. But not yet.
It has been quite warm lately and I really need some summer tops pronto. I printed out traced and cut out a Colette Sorbetto this evening. Inspired by the Japanese ‘Simple Modern Sewing’ book I am making it with the double ruffle neckline like one in the book.
Pictures of everything tomorrow.
