Friday, January 8, 2016

Burda 128 Jacket Thoughts

I finished the Burda 128 Jacket.  I like the pattern and the fit.  The video instructions helped me out quite a bit.

This pattern was printed out on my printer and assembled. There weren't any adjustment lines, so I used my "Singer, The Perfect Fit" book to show me where to adjust the pattern for the two inches in sleeve and body length I needed.

This  jacket is unlined except for the sleeves.  I used a lightweight suiting fabric I bought at JoAnn with a 60% off coupon, so the cost of the fabric was $15.  I used my Viking 960 to sew the jacket and my Singer 7470 to sew the keyhole buttonholes.

There are some wrinkles on the arms and around the shoulders I don't like.  Otherwise it is wearable.







I am going to make this jacket again.  I  will make a muslin using the instructions from a video on making a jacket muslin to make some adjustments.  The video is for a women's jacket, but I can use the techniques.  I purchased this video on sale for $15.

My thoughts on this jacket are positive.  After a little more video watching I believe I can make a nice jacket.  I like learning new skills and working with different fabrics.


Thanks for stopping.



3 comments:

  1. I wish I were a fitting guru, but I'm not! Still, I'm wondering if you need a sloped shoulder adjustment based on those wrinkles. Does this pattern call for shoulder pads? They might help smooth that area out. Enjoy wearing your new jacket!

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  2. As always you are a fearless sewing newbie to tackle a tailored jacket. There are places where you need some fitting, but I know you will deal with that on your next attempt. Before you start the next cut, take a closer look at the front lower corner. It seems that corner is too "cut away," and needs to be mor of a rounded corner. Try comparing that area to some ready mades you might have in your closet. Otherwise, good luck on the next one.

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    1. Thank you. Maybe I will get it better with a Muslin.

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