So I finally worked up the motivation to finish the jacket to match the rust skirt. Weekend task 1 complete. Honestly it doesn’t flatter me much and I’m starting to think there is a reason no one else has reviewed Simplicity 2372 on PR.
It was a pretty simple pattern to make, the only thing that slowed me down was figuring out how I would line it as the pattern only provides for facings. In the end I added full lining just using the original pieces then laid the facings on top and top-stitched before joining to the fabric.
It has nice little pleats in the raglan sleeves and a box pleat in the centre back. (It’s not actually crooked, I just can’t stand straight, apparently).
I thought maybe the matchy-matchy with the skirt wasn’t helping things, and it’s a little better dressed down with my grey jeans.
But I think it still reminds me of this:
Oh well, live and learn.
TOTAL COST:
Pattern: $7.5
Fabric: $14.0 (2m @ $7/m – Centrepoint Fabrics)
Lining: $9.0 (2m @ $4.5/m – Centrepoint Fabrics)
Button: $1.20
Thread: $4.50
TOTAL: NZ$36.20 / US$24.90
I like your jacket, especially with jeans! I wasn’t fond of the boots with the skirt, I thought it cut your legs off and they appeared too heavy.
Or perhaps the boots remind me of Canadian winters and we’ve just started summer?
I think you did a great job!