Saturday, April 13, 2013

Simplicity 2250: Ponte Jacket



 
 
This top has to be the most perfect mix between a cardigan and a jacket! I passed over this pattern until I saw it on Sew Brunswick and thought it looked great.

I did a 1" FBA on a sz20. The pattern doesn't have side seams, it has side panels instead so I ended up cutting them in half, doing a standard princess seam FBA on the front half and then taped it back together.


The fabric is a ponte knit that I got on the Melbourne sewing trip. I really wish I got more because it is a great fabric and hasn't pilled like the cheap pontes I get from Lincraft (even though it was actually cheaper!)

 
The pattern has you use a self fabric for binding around the edges but the ponte I used was way too thick for that so I used a cotton bias binding instead


I added a button to the front instead of having the tie belt that came with the pattern. Its ended up a little off centre because the fronts are wide to allow for the tie belt so I had to put the button across too far. After I took these pics it annoyed me enough that I skimmed some off the side seams and moved the button across but am too lazy to take new photos, sorry!

I'm really happy with how it turned out. I have a real thing for jackets but just never wear them so I like how this looks more like a jacket but has the comfort and ease of wear that a cardigan has.


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16 comments:

  1. UnknownApril 13, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    Wow! Loving your work here :D Why don't ya whack on a jacket instead of a cardigan!? You're right there...

    Bundana @
    http://www.bundana.blogspot.co.uk

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  2. AndreaApril 13, 2013 at 9:16 PM

    I LOVE this jacket and will add it to my looooong list of must sew. I have seen a couple others pop up in the blogosphere this past week or two. Very nice look on you.

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  3. Eli ReedApril 13, 2013 at 11:05 PM

    I love this. I'm definitely going to grab this pattern now. Such potential!

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  4. KatApril 13, 2013 at 11:23 PM

    What a lovely jacket! If you tell me which store you bought it from, I can visit the store in my travels and see if they have any left, if you like? I have a bit of free time on my hands for the next 3 weeks. :)

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  5. gMarieApril 14, 2013 at 12:34 AM

    Oh Suzy! I love this. I recently have a need for more jackets in my life - this would be the perfect way to add them. Your's is lovely, I'm sure you'll get loads of wear from it. g

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  6. cocoApril 14, 2013 at 2:15 AM

    This is super cute, Suzy! Great length, fabric is perfect.

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  7. Peggy's ClosetApril 14, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    Great jacket! I'll bet you'll get a lot of use out of it.

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  8. MarieApril 14, 2013 at 6:18 AM

    Love it! I agree with the others and think you will get a lot of wear from this. It sounds extremely comfy yet looks fab.

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  9. BeaJayApril 14, 2013 at 7:06 AM

    Suzi - I love your jacket. I have just finished my ponte jacket and I think I will have to buy this pattern and make this one too.

    The pattern envelope really doesn't do justice so thanks for sewing this up. It looks great.

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  10. JudithApril 14, 2013 at 7:24 AM

    As the weather is cooling down (quickly!) you will get a heap of wear out of this little beauty! If only we could buy good quality fabric like this everywhere ... J

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  11. poppykettleApril 14, 2013 at 8:55 AM

    Yep - I'm seeing plenty of ponte style cardigan jackets - the comfort factor must be fabulous!! Love the way this pattern looks on you - just a bit smart! I wish ponte was more easily available and in every colour under the sun, such a versatile and wearable fabric!

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  12. CarlaF-in AtlantaApril 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM

    I'm going to have to buy this pattern. I love your jacket.

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  13. Chris LucasApril 14, 2013 at 11:20 PM

    What a great looking jacket... it looks perfect on you and I have to admit I'm a little envious too :) Loving this colour on you as well :)

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  14. TessApril 15, 2013 at 5:01 PM

    Genius idea! Good call on the button.

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  15. I will work for FabricApril 19, 2013 at 5:41 AM

    That is one awesome jacket, totally looks store brought plus amazing fit on you.

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  16. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)April 27, 2013 at 12:35 AM

    Ooooohhhh this is perfect! I need this pattern now and thank goodness Simplicity is running a sale this weekend! Thanks for sharing this and now I have to get on making one for myself!

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