Friday, 28 August 2015

Vintage pattern

I am smiling because, you know, I am a half-glass-full kinda lady but it's not quite right somehow.


I bought this Vogue 7042 1967 pattern in Whitby from a Vintage shop for just £1.50 but at Bust 38 it turns out to be a touch too big. 


I modified the sleeves to be a simple gather with a bias trim because the deep cuffs, if I'm honest, frightened me slightly style-wise. Maybe it was the headscarf too...


The second 'mmmm' for me was my fabric choice. It is a linen cotton mix which I chose as my Minerva sponsored fabric this month. I have never done a negative review for any of the fabric I have had from them but it was just too darn crisp. I washed it before I used it too but it was still stiff. It wasn't the right fabric for this pattern... you could press the seams your thumb nail.


On the plus side Minerva has a great choice of beautiful lining. This is called jacquard lining and is fantastic quality. I would buy this again definitely. I could then have a bash at my other vintage jacket pattern and choose a different coloured lining. This pattern is a 36 bust so should be a better starting point.


Yeah! I really love the lining and I am sure the jacket will get a few summer try outs but it is not the denim jacket replacement I thought it would be.


I learnt lots of new skills making this and most importantly, I learnt to take my time, follow the instructions and enjoy sewing. That is a good thing for me. It is also one more make for my Vintage pledge this year over at Stitching Odyssey.

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Thanks Minerva. Jo xxxx
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11 comments:

  1. Christina28 August 2015 at 10:46

    I was just thinking of lining fabric. It mostly seems rather drab but I'll have a look at Minerva. I am going to make a duffle coat.... I can't see anything wrong with your jacket, it looks fab. Have a great weekend. x

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    1. Jo28 August 2015 at 17:12

      Oh yes a duffle with their lovely lining would be fab. x

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  2. Anonymous28 August 2015 at 11:08

    Love the lining! I really like your jacket, the colour is lovely and will go well with most things.

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  3. mamasmercantile28 August 2015 at 15:54

    Love the jacket, a tremendous job, very impressive.

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  4. Unknown28 August 2015 at 16:29

    I think it looks great too. Great lining as well.

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  5. Amy at love made my home28 August 2015 at 20:26

    Well done as always Jo! The lining is great isn't it, shame that the fabric wasn't quite as you imagined, but it is still a nice jacket! xx

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  6. Gracie Saylor29 August 2015 at 02:12

    I'm so glad you did not go for the pictured sleeves! How about wearing it with contrasting slacks or a skirt...don't try to match the navy which I find a tricky bit. At any rate, I like what you have made and can imagine you getting lots of good wear from it. xx

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  7. Dr Susan29 August 2015 at 07:58

    I think it looks fab! Perhaps a few washes would soften the fabric? Love the lining too!

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  8. Meredith29 August 2015 at 13:22

    The head scarf did scare me a bit too. I love the jacket, can you bring in the side seams a bit? Of course with my limited sewing skills I would not know the answer to this, or you could send it to me!
    Hugs,
    Meredith

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  9. Ashley cramp29 August 2015 at 18:55

    Now would you look at that lining FABULOUS! loving it Jo!
    best
    D xx

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  10. Gillian Roe1 September 2015 at 21:58

    It's still better than anything I could ever hope to make! I know what you mean about those deep cuffs - they're completely fabulous, but I'm not sure I could pull them off either. x

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