01 February 2013

In the Jar

Around a month ago I was floating around the internet when I came across Karen's post. 
And for some crazy reason I left a comment and made a resolution to make a jacket / coat for myself some time, at some stage, in this long year ahead of me, 2013.

Of course I now have no motivation to sew either, considering it is Summer. So the months are already starting to tick over but I'm still hopeful that in eleven months I can do this!

My idea is to sew another, improved Minoru, or I have this Burda jacket pattern  and this Burda jacket pattern (which are essentially the same pieces plus front flaps) that I like.
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Burda 02/2012 #101

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We'll see how the sewing pans out.

How about you? Did you join in with a 2013 Sewlution? Or did you make any on your own?



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  1. One of my resolutions was to expand my techniques, and that included sewing a jacket. I'm making a simple one for fancy dress, but I'm hoping to make a nice short black coat for winter.

    I like the lines of the Burda jacket, but it would never suit me! Looking forward to seeing what you come up with!

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    1. Good idea to expand techniques as that'll really challenge you to try new patterns. :)

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  2. My resolutions are to just enjoy my sewing, and do it as I need it!!! Problem is....I always need it....

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    1. Yes, sewing should be enjoyable! I gotta remember that.

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  3. I put in a pledge to sew a coat/jacket, like you, and fly-front trousers or jeans. I haven't touched either but, I did stumble upon ideal fabric for a casual autumn blazer so, it would seem my jacket plan is going to be Vogue 8333, by which I am exceptionally intimated.
    Good luck and have fun with yours! Your options are all cute.

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    1. Thanks Jennifer! I'm trying to finish Grainline's Moss skirt and I'm stuck on the fly front... there's a tutorial on her blog but for some reason I've hit a wall. I would love to try making the perfect fitting jeans/trousers one day. :)

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  4. Ohhh! I really like that Burda jacket- such clean lines! My resolution is to make Gertie's bombshell dress and I am working through the classes week by week. Yay! Go us in 2013!

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    1. LOL, YAY for us!! Can't wait to see your bombshell dress cause I know you'd have the funkiest fabric choice... you know, something with "bombs" on it probably! ;)

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  5. Yeah...my resolution is to stop making so many resolutions. Ha. The jackets look very classy and streamlined - go for it!

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    1. haha yes it can get like that!
      I've got some cheapo fabric to use for a muslin so hopefully I can get in the right frame of mind to start on it soon. Oh and yeah, still working on my Moss skirt. blah.

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  6. I plan to sew more from independent pattern makers. I just bought the cropped blazer pattern from Salme sewing patterns - you may be interested in it as it is similar to the ones above.

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    1. oh thanks for the reminder as I did see that Salme cropped blazer last year but didn't find any reviews/finished garments for it at the time so was reluctant to give it a go. Looking forward to seeing yours! :)

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  7. Good luck with your jacket! It is fun to try something new :)

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  8. So funny Jackets are the one thing I cut out and never sew. I have about 3 cut out jackets in little packets that I wanted to do last year lol. I just never bothered. P.S all Burdastyle patterns as well. But at least I am in Brissy so its only cold for like a month here. Thats a great resolution you can totally do it (being in Melb and all) you may even wear it now! I was freezing on my last trip down there the other week and its summer haha!!

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    1. LOL - my very first trip to Melb was in the middle of summer and it was the coldest week of my life! Heavy rain and wind- I had to go buy some warm clothes!
      You know, if I was in Brissy I wouldn't bother with jackets either. You're doing great with dresses which are definitely suited for your climate. I think that's the point of a wearable, every day wardrobe - make it work for who you are AND where you are! :)

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  9. I want to do more sewing once winter is here, so I am looking for jackets, dresses and pants! Looking forward to see more of your project!!
    Kristina x

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    1. Thanks for stopping by Kristina. Winter definitely means more productive sewing as you're stuck inside a lot more! :)

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