Monday, October 15, 2012

Vogue 8333: WIP front

I've been wanting to make this for a while and seeing PoppyKettle's version got it to the top of the project pile!


(Pockets and pleat)

I did a muslin and had to do a few adjustments;
1.5" FBA, 2" upper arm adjustment, 1" broad back adjustment, 3/4" forward shoulder adjustment and took some out of the front of the armscye.
I wanted it to have a fairly exaggerated waist so I took it in at the waist and widened the hips as well.
I've still got some bunching at the back of the armscye, I don't want to take too much out in case it restricts arm movement so I suppose I'll just live with it? If anyone knows how to fix it please tell me!
I'm a bit worried I should have widened the arms more too, I wanted to cut the under sleeve on the bias but ran way too short on fabric, one of the facing pieces I had to join but it shouldn't be noticeable *fingers crossed*


I'm following the version A, so the couture tailoring method and I'm using a silk tweed I got from fabric.com. Strangely I found horsehair canvas at Spotlight of all places and the lining is just sunsilky lining in a mauvey colour out of the stash



This is the first time I've done this type of tailoring and while its pretty slow it is very precise which is a change from my usual 'she'll be right' attitude, lol. I'm up to step 32 out of 105 so this jacket going to take me a couple of weeks!

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  1. Your technique is looking wonderful.

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    1. Thankyou! Its far from perfect but I'm happy with how its going so far

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  2. I admire anyone who takes this pattern on. I'm sure you will do a fabulous job since you're off to a great start!

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  3. This is looking fantastic! Muslin adjustments are so worth it but often a pain. Can't wait to see the finished piece!

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    1. Thanks Amanda, there was no way I wasn't going to do a muslin on this jacket, imagaine spending all those hours and then it didn't fit!

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  4. It's looking good so far! My favourite part was doing all the tailoring on the front pieces - it looks so lovely its almost a shame to have it all covered up! I was also fascinated with her method of trimming the seam allowance to reduce bulk, especially around the collar. Looking forward to seeing it come along!

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    1. Thanks Poppyketttle! Yeah I like the insides, they look so pretty with all that handstitching! I'm finding the whole construction to be very interesting and a lot different to my usual method of bagging out the lining.

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  5. Wonderful... this jucket is as well on my list - somewhere...
    Success!I am looking forwward to see it finished!

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  6. Oh lovely fabrics! Have fun making this jacket, it looks like it'll be lovely. :)

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