tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-19911664282908081712024-03-13T02:45:23.824-04:00male pattern boldnessthe world's most popular men's sewing blog!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.comBlogger1843125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-34424662147676807392021-08-11T05:22:00.003-04:002021-08-22T16:29:05.828-04:00Summer 2021 updates!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkrc8zVddj1M_xrJjRORGguOYvTiNmWQ-ZOkXVpX1wrpIHQLFN4jBCWJ302QAI89d7lYRGdf2vC36QVOPEY5Z_MyNhUgZYy52mBTRA42ot9pmfJQSV94RgcztCPFm5kBjtxzCQN4-s54v/s1280/IMG_8030.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrkrc8zVddj1M_xrJjRORGguOYvTiNmWQ-ZOkXVpX1wrpIHQLFN4jBCWJ302QAI89d7lYRGdf2vC36QVOPEY5Z_MyNhUgZYy52mBTRA42ot9pmfJQSV94RgcztCPFm5kBjtxzCQN4-s54v/w480-h640/IMG_8030.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Readers, some updates -- it's been a while!<span></span></p><a name='more'></a>While I haven't been blogging lately, I have most definitely been sewing and buying fabric -- more of the latter than the former but isn't that always the case? <p></p><p>Here are a few of my recent makes, all of which I've posted on my Instagram account (where I'm @peterlappin). That's where am most active these days.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQpSTM0Z8VbWKZlhLjnNBe5ysv-3LAk8bPqcewtGiNNRQDTZHff5j1LDctME1ZzFuRXnbNhAOZRi9IMSGqh1xZig6g-CCtyXa-52yFuOodQMWRoKuJd-nZ674I-nIA8bsjS_xHmkFFMgg/s1280/IMG_8027.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbQpSTM0Z8VbWKZlhLjnNBe5ysv-3LAk8bPqcewtGiNNRQDTZHff5j1LDctME1ZzFuRXnbNhAOZRi9IMSGqh1xZig6g-CCtyXa-52yFuOodQMWRoKuJd-nZ674I-nIA8bsjS_xHmkFFMgg/w480-h640/IMG_8027.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Above is a button-down dress shirt I made from a vintage berry-print shirting I found at the Chelsea Flea Market a few years back. Speaking of vintage fabric, I made this camp shirt using a gooseberry-print cotton, also from the flea market, below.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvhpfyZUpT65CxURIfb6tprHCUGM_IqvCQcrQ-3hyQsXE0qG2bi2Byxw9S6N7Z3BWQpRmaaS9PQLqbuhpE_sYXsEJnCrHmwWvuPvIDo91ieiKOPOg-VLjwZNEaHqBE02cSrFUi8R57afr/s1280/IMG_1872.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKvhpfyZUpT65CxURIfb6tprHCUGM_IqvCQcrQ-3hyQsXE0qG2bi2Byxw9S6N7Z3BWQpRmaaS9PQLqbuhpE_sYXsEJnCrHmwWvuPvIDo91ieiKOPOg-VLjwZNEaHqBE02cSrFUi8R57afr/w480-h640/IMG_1872.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRhnzGBMskZmMP6OtmB-6M0OXKyE3fHKR7hI5pK38d0EhaJyVGjSyCtTABJDq7KQ8lx7fzXQpQyPjHHkMPq3hHYGQPsiISuRgLN_-y3k2je6JHtunC2plgQ6VqbaBEW7FKuBB3Mm7VHd-/s1280/IMG_2670.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCRhnzGBMskZmMP6OtmB-6M0OXKyE3fHKR7hI5pK38d0EhaJyVGjSyCtTABJDq7KQ8lx7fzXQpQyPjHHkMPq3hHYGQPsiISuRgLN_-y3k2je6JHtunC2plgQ6VqbaBEW7FKuBB3Mm7VHd-/w480-h640/IMG_2670.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Using a vintage McCall's shirt pattern I purchased on Etsy, I made a long-sleeve white button-down, very much inspired by the pattern envelope.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa5b1TYL6IMXgWNwWtBAOfKm_KpTbmwefS3S-Jpt3iz9-P-oMrHzhI3YUttEsm4dnYnEX4DWnzULnN54CBx1KYcGlaLZEApyQkRtv3pnLSQijnM7pMaTPRxJbtHSJYfHifBWoQ3ENxhC5/s1280/IMG_3465.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBa5b1TYL6IMXgWNwWtBAOfKm_KpTbmwefS3S-Jpt3iz9-P-oMrHzhI3YUttEsm4dnYnEX4DWnzULnN54CBx1KYcGlaLZEApyQkRtv3pnLSQijnM7pMaTPRxJbtHSJYfHifBWoQ3ENxhC5/w480-h640/IMG_3465.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYLwZuGeLNaGh98ej3lrbCrhaCHlxZSp4jbpvLNQV4G82o4kNlDtcS0dzv8i6a58zB3q9NfZvoR5Q4fh0Nbeb-4bwsM0UwmUxo-jTQDsSqzNj-as1uVVXILMjWa_0YaKO4rHCE4N-_BfZ/s1280/IMG_3746.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsYLwZuGeLNaGh98ej3lrbCrhaCHlxZSp4jbpvLNQV4G82o4kNlDtcS0dzv8i6a58zB3q9NfZvoR5Q4fh0Nbeb-4bwsM0UwmUxo-jTQDsSqzNj-as1uVVXILMjWa_0YaKO4rHCE4N-_BfZ/w480-h640/IMG_3746.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJPCfpgxCkTMh0MqlygY2SAtjLdkeVsBKEO5NUe3IJiJlzOpnfHlxX1DBaVCwHkhVDtSnW-WmSRhdlJlKHO_fyE1VGILx4pQxMI1vjPMRatJHCD7JdHLatafjW2aDL84HPfZ1uWvf1uzv/s1280/IMG_3689.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsJPCfpgxCkTMh0MqlygY2SAtjLdkeVsBKEO5NUe3IJiJlzOpnfHlxX1DBaVCwHkhVDtSnW-WmSRhdlJlKHO_fyE1VGILx4pQxMI1vjPMRatJHCD7JdHLatafjW2aDL84HPfZ1uWvf1uzv/w480-h640/IMG_3689.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I sewed a lovely Liberty of London shirt for a client. The collar is lined with black cotton sateen.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi526zczszMAbf3g-iTjC9NsvbDMqrYce_OBGBvzbm-iOFTDrwgCdCAwKUEINh7HFZx7rCrSmVWRyqLy855Ww1KVBqhiW4H5s9z4tg0Hsfsc8I0T97GmqbAMelpmYu1ETGkLLw_-GiuVL9j/s1280/IMG_5456.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi526zczszMAbf3g-iTjC9NsvbDMqrYce_OBGBvzbm-iOFTDrwgCdCAwKUEINh7HFZx7rCrSmVWRyqLy855Ww1KVBqhiW4H5s9z4tg0Hsfsc8I0T97GmqbAMelpmYu1ETGkLLw_-GiuVL9j/w480-h640/IMG_5456.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pdWVrUDPnMXM041yGW5NSROuOnn7SvNz9GvzgrMULkzbUCTx8KY0U0OUUVwHvcscfvyhRlBG8_z0zLY5F4HWsw2r-dVoUMOKHSfWoB5G0BrhyTY5KGuAoO4ITQCSx1eKTOQVyBIzFZzO/s1280/IMG_3796.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0pdWVrUDPnMXM041yGW5NSROuOnn7SvNz9GvzgrMULkzbUCTx8KY0U0OUUVwHvcscfvyhRlBG8_z0zLY5F4HWsw2r-dVoUMOKHSfWoB5G0BrhyTY5KGuAoO4ITQCSx1eKTOQVyBIzFZzO/w640-h428/IMG_3796.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Most recently, Michael asked for a vintage sheet shirt, the kind I used to make years ago when I first started sewing; he loved their softness and no-iron convenience. I found a great set of vintage Springmaid "Wondercale" (i.e., percale, a cotton-poly blend) sheets on eBay. Here's the shirt I made--and I still have a lot left for...maybe a suit?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogEXbWzbXUUWloldYarxsa7rucDGt3JJMG9j3_6XqCSetVtFiGX4eL1JV7EKAFSkh3d9Y-fvbdfblb16meZZKk0ouT1nmq3VASVVkBBRp5NGyEjIg0bQzn4P3BR98QEBftsjCdoa1apbl/s1280/IMG_6507.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiogEXbWzbXUUWloldYarxsa7rucDGt3JJMG9j3_6XqCSetVtFiGX4eL1JV7EKAFSkh3d9Y-fvbdfblb16meZZKk0ouT1nmq3VASVVkBBRp5NGyEjIg0bQzn4P3BR98QEBftsjCdoa1apbl/w480-h640/IMG_6507.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have finally sewed something for my niece and nephew, who are now four and a half. She's into kittens and pink; he's into dinosaurs. I found two cute quilting cottons on Etsy. Here are the shirts I made.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGObwAdDjRI9vb7tAnCvSr5sUyf0OaIfmcycwU8ZxUvc0BEQmvsuQMKJlwzg7czuY-k18IOUXpCxvwGgxd2DZCrV3aypMI0kcsXSae21GpW6cYDD16EytntC4B2OL4Fl4wTDbjkj_UPF17/s1280/IMG_6299.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGObwAdDjRI9vb7tAnCvSr5sUyf0OaIfmcycwU8ZxUvc0BEQmvsuQMKJlwzg7czuY-k18IOUXpCxvwGgxd2DZCrV3aypMI0kcsXSae21GpW6cYDD16EytntC4B2OL4Fl4wTDbjkj_UPF17/w480-h640/IMG_6299.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-T7uD804fwMIAvuqKC_1KC9bCj3fCLlndu0q-Jw6aUxNr2F0weEP7x8QKvS4eJu8pc-j-cycHzcR1jCsisk8T7ncEr9n7CDwM1GErxeSvhWeqRmNdLsEjg4U1Shhjb0JHuse_3fmTd0sh/s1280/IMG_6296.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-T7uD804fwMIAvuqKC_1KC9bCj3fCLlndu0q-Jw6aUxNr2F0weEP7x8QKvS4eJu8pc-j-cycHzcR1jCsisk8T7ncEr9n7CDwM1GErxeSvhWeqRmNdLsEjg4U1Shhjb0JHuse_3fmTd0sh/w480-h640/IMG_6296.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Now for some of the fabric I purchased in the last few months that I haven't used yet.</p><p>Bottom-weight cotton twill in an oversized button print. Maybe summer pants or shorts?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceL4NRAwBmkYFkXzk7HRlfZRarFQc7es_5as21Y8MDpuWYkKD1rHU4T2h7oWJ2IEgHGEKXdQBr7vyC3BokyKs_ZFrV34pV8MOHq2GXq1iQ4X1FMK2YUAfoIA8CQpVcUI7VNBCRnAHVTcI/s1280/IMG_5883.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgceL4NRAwBmkYFkXzk7HRlfZRarFQc7es_5as21Y8MDpuWYkKD1rHU4T2h7oWJ2IEgHGEKXdQBr7vyC3BokyKs_ZFrV34pV8MOHq2GXq1iQ4X1FMK2YUAfoIA8CQpVcUI7VNBCRnAHVTcI/w480-h640/IMG_5883.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 40px; text-align: left;">A lovely silk jacquard from the Chelsea Flea Market. <br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPjHFl4hUTgB1pHNEIzCNmW5bgWm7f54oDBIdaJon-0KT0-T5XfWv7BgrnDaVBcopn8gOMAWaguSMZ7eB2Q0ID9POU7UVXrfcwFefl-XaRzIH5y5tfnKgnJ9sipb5BMHV88D9dN5r57Sr/s1280/IMG_4707.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsPjHFl4hUTgB1pHNEIzCNmW5bgWm7f54oDBIdaJon-0KT0-T5XfWv7BgrnDaVBcopn8gOMAWaguSMZ7eB2Q0ID9POU7UVXrfcwFefl-XaRzIH5y5tfnKgnJ9sipb5BMHV88D9dN5r57Sr/w480-h640/IMG_4707.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Vintage cold rayon print which I intend to use for a shirt.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaUyLdKm4acgtL1lJcU90FdyMHv2f8fMFrqclivxX1hZvg51bRH14lBmY_S-Zewp7VF3Pw_hBCgBZ_oEi4LPtk45c9XnezWh1zGi3sbNbL-LfsJbXfj4lIU9oEmykE8Va6t-4YARWYOz-/s1280/IMG_1234.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaUyLdKm4acgtL1lJcU90FdyMHv2f8fMFrqclivxX1hZvg51bRH14lBmY_S-Zewp7VF3Pw_hBCgBZ_oEi4LPtk45c9XnezWh1zGi3sbNbL-LfsJbXfj4lIU9oEmykE8Va6t-4YARWYOz-/w480-h640/IMG_1234.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Inspired by the linen shirt from Paul Stuart on the left, I purchased a life-preserver print in two colorways (a Michael Miller quilting cotton). Still haven't made the shirt so it may have to wait till next summer.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jrc3eczBOaADUEVUhnYNxzueMOwMYdI_6chbz44iMRACwdGU8XJhJPyhXqRta1xR-C04I7r3JpwNe3laycCjGaKduMKVxvoa2peiyq4ef1CXeidzzw1ZCiCokdpge2XIErl2Ck6xgwe5/s1280/FYVX2948.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8Jrc3eczBOaADUEVUhnYNxzueMOwMYdI_6chbz44iMRACwdGU8XJhJPyhXqRta1xR-C04I7r3JpwNe3laycCjGaKduMKVxvoa2peiyq4ef1CXeidzzw1ZCiCokdpge2XIErl2Ck6xgwe5/w640-h640/FYVX2948.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>A few other fashion-related purchases:</p><p>A vintage checked wool Italian blazer on eBay. Not entirely sure how old it is -- Seventies? Fits like a glove and I can't wait to wear it when the weather is cool. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCZJFS12_21eJ1bAbPygmzKchQQqweh_6dMWkJyzUqb-sJDO74HSNtwOd5gcbCuJ7YBEoZ2MvccL8fJYoQpwRj-pukVbJ4rMIbYijFYh0N2vXsZont-XIG2DzxBC0NNpW69WgPuZXHPP0/s1280/IMG_1813.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCCZJFS12_21eJ1bAbPygmzKchQQqweh_6dMWkJyzUqb-sJDO74HSNtwOd5gcbCuJ7YBEoZ2MvccL8fJYoQpwRj-pukVbJ4rMIbYijFYh0N2vXsZont-XIG2DzxBC0NNpW69WgPuZXHPP0/w480-h640/IMG_1813.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">A new summer hat from my favorite hat store, J.J. Hat Center. <br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1sW5z2B2lyvXYCfYD77dGhG7ezoMl3kvo5x4W2roboVxb9t7b4U3mm7oIOl0BRWUXyYvI-sfat0tmzpxKMcoLvz5B3ed-m7OtiZJjrEMrfX2GC9SIaCMoiGKuwykUqts7HTl1yodRyeB/s1280/IMG_4053.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjq1sW5z2B2lyvXYCfYD77dGhG7ezoMl3kvo5x4W2roboVxb9t7b4U3mm7oIOl0BRWUXyYvI-sfat0tmzpxKMcoLvz5B3ed-m7OtiZJjrEMrfX2GC9SIaCMoiGKuwykUqts7HTl1yodRyeB/w480-h640/IMG_4053.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Finally, a glen plaid linen suit from Suitsupply (here I'm wearing only the jacket) -- a bit of a splurge but I love it. They make beautiful stuff.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgX_iHgAPr11ETfAnufMfhksNbrS8YLZUhyphenhyphenQ9POcwuUugVJojanKaJuI4trF4cdgl-izb6MCFLGbXA-m8hFRnLuwBmmgvAssAJXPLQviyVS4UOgR7YkAw0wgA1iI6705GTujpHggRIaoE/s1280/IMG_6162.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYgX_iHgAPr11ETfAnufMfhksNbrS8YLZUhyphenhyphenQ9POcwuUugVJojanKaJuI4trF4cdgl-izb6MCFLGbXA-m8hFRnLuwBmmgvAssAJXPLQviyVS4UOgR7YkAw0wgA1iI6705GTujpHggRIaoE/w480-h640/IMG_6162.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Readers, that's about it.</p><p>We're approaching the time of year when I usually host MPB Day. I have decided not to organize the event this year. While many Americans are vaccinated against the original COVID, I don't think it's a good idea to spend time in groups, particularly inside, with variants on the rise. The FIT museum had been closed for more than a year, though it has finally reopened, which is good news. The Panera Bread near FIT, where we normally would have lunch and hold our pattern swap, is closed permanently. </p><p>I hope those of you who can will still support independent fabric stores in the NYC Garment District, or those in your area, if any. Of course I hope we may meet up again sometime in the future. In the meantime, do check out the museum at FIT, which is free.<br /></p><p>I haven't been blogging much and I don't expect this pattern to change in the coming months, alas, though it's always possible. As I mentioned earlier, I'm active on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterlappin/">Instagram</a>, which is just easier if not always as satisfying. I hope you will follow me there if you don't already.</p><p>Have a great rest of summer and stay healthy!<br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-27907110244410800262021-03-04T08:56:00.004-05:002021-03-06T17:23:09.091-05:00Modeling the Completed N3-B Military Parka!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_0z3KRqOvlHkqX8AXtZPXV1K6O0f0QVRQJgkVt9TJrDCiJfp-9zNb_7WYtmc8zDqFwaZViE1aLtipP_shpg3EIMSJdCjQzwO_GcS3lYku9x3i6eVicLzJ0VwpRBuRCl8FLAUMD54lxgl/s1280/IMG_3729.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Men's N3-B parka made from Japanese pattern by Ryuichiro Shimazaki book" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1083" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEih_0z3KRqOvlHkqX8AXtZPXV1K6O0f0QVRQJgkVt9TJrDCiJfp-9zNb_7WYtmc8zDqFwaZViE1aLtipP_shpg3EIMSJdCjQzwO_GcS3lYku9x3i6eVicLzJ0VwpRBuRCl8FLAUMD54lxgl/w542-h640/IMG_3729.jpeg" width="542" /></a></div><p></p><p>Readers, the parka is finished and I feel very glamorous in it.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>As you know, I made my N3-B parka using the Japanese men's military coat pattern book by Ryuichiro Shimazaki (Bunka, 2013). It's not difficult to find for sale online (Etsy and eBay are both good sources) though I purchased my copy at the Kinokuniya Japanese bookstore here in New York City. You can also find it <a href="https://japanese-sewingbookstore.com/product/mens/military-wear-jacket-by-ryuichiro-shimazaki/">here</a>.<br /></p><p>I recommend this book to non-Japanese speakers with caveats. It's not a beginner's book. It helps to have constructed coats before and also to have sewn some more basic projects using Japanese pattern books. As I've mentioned before, all the pattern pieces in the book must be traced in the correct size (I found, remarkably, that I needed the largest size (there are only three--S, M, and L) and seam allowances must be added. But everything went together well and where it didn't I think the mistakes were my own (most notably, using a poly fleece interlining that really was too lofty for what the pattern intended). Nevertheless, everything worked out in the end.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwgqtuZs-Qi7qw8D1eaVyGEO_RQupvcF-V_JN-1PNRmXfleFCBcvYLEMx05hDlYd5GCEK-JkwsPn39jc9EGWOl0NYZHVtfK0JjbLmfCSwy8DEVeR1Bc_flBSkThkLJo9JHdLNyhjB8gO_/s1280/IMG_3726.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLwgqtuZs-Qi7qw8D1eaVyGEO_RQupvcF-V_JN-1PNRmXfleFCBcvYLEMx05hDlYd5GCEK-JkwsPn39jc9EGWOl0NYZHVtfK0JjbLmfCSwy8DEVeR1Bc_flBSkThkLJo9JHdLNyhjB8gO_/w640-h640/IMG_3726.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>The double-cloth jacquard I used (some sort of poly blend) is probably not the idea fabric for a coat like this because it doesn't feel as durable as traditional nylon or nylon-blend outerwear fabric. A sturdy wool is another option (recommended also in the pattern book).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPw73jynav2JhBsLVC4huKBb85Ge9o80tZpzessMMGl9zbj_n_Ghj_YDl_kcslqPGF4GdVL2pgs15-0tWlhBe-AgiFiXrEN-K_6RR0Dr51ceh72IpnaSZl2H7PP7SilNwDprOrZvbkbMA/s1280/SPAL1189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbPw73jynav2JhBsLVC4huKBb85Ge9o80tZpzessMMGl9zbj_n_Ghj_YDl_kcslqPGF4GdVL2pgs15-0tWlhBe-AgiFiXrEN-K_6RR0Dr51ceh72IpnaSZl2H7PP7SilNwDprOrZvbkbMA/w640-h640/SPAL1189.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>That said, this is a one-of-a-kind coat. If I don't get as much use out of it as the highly versatile blue mountain parka I made for myself <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2014/09/post-parka-depression-so-you-want-to.html">back in 2014</a> and still wear a lot to this day, that's okay. This is more a fashion coat for sure. But it's certainly nice to have something snazzy like this in my winter wardrobe!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHo3YBbQVrQHHiqKtXCL_21QL-gAR4A_S5xmqXzYd0bwAXV2w_30u2LmL7X5Ea2WMwFUtAM1YPIWuY8Rk8Etj99nNY-bo-61iqxrdxLMAbcfiu6AZ9w9BSLNzZ8H604_clQ_6jiJxqFH9/s1280/IMG_3738.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ryuichiro Shimazaki Japanese Military Coat Book parka" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPHo3YBbQVrQHHiqKtXCL_21QL-gAR4A_S5xmqXzYd0bwAXV2w_30u2LmL7X5Ea2WMwFUtAM1YPIWuY8Rk8Etj99nNY-bo-61iqxrdxLMAbcfiu6AZ9w9BSLNzZ8H604_clQ_6jiJxqFH9/w428-h640/IMG_3738.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><p>We actually did two photoshoots for this parka -- I felt all the work I did warranted it. Plus it really is something that can be dressed up (with shoes and wool pants) or dressed down (with sneakers and jeans).</p><p>Dressed up.... <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdnP8wEmIP_PtFDZ4Wau-P18ZEnK2E2cyqdWLKmNuzOUEREoYcK96AdvwltCtplACjybl0rkZN_l7q_AGWIWSLFKEjRe0V_muiPIULyBoqY4wAVkGvh90_dCfQhEJoqLaCUHw0e_a_ZrZ/s1280/IMG_3680.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="957" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwdnP8wEmIP_PtFDZ4Wau-P18ZEnK2E2cyqdWLKmNuzOUEREoYcK96AdvwltCtplACjybl0rkZN_l7q_AGWIWSLFKEjRe0V_muiPIULyBoqY4wAVkGvh90_dCfQhEJoqLaCUHw0e_a_ZrZ/w478-h640/IMG_3680.jpeg" width="478" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYtj9MTGApq16o5x35Cc0qgMkmZSQsauTEQ2nYghKKXGFGRsQVdHr-fi8A_qWVUaQFM2wQdymSaZdK2tsmkQSUa1ZzxhqZQTAt4V3Q5ZdAMaje8qEt4Hk16qOj4NPkGHEVv-ZMedE8DjYj/s1280/IMG_3689.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYtj9MTGApq16o5x35Cc0qgMkmZSQsauTEQ2nYghKKXGFGRsQVdHr-fi8A_qWVUaQFM2wQdymSaZdK2tsmkQSUa1ZzxhqZQTAt4V3Q5ZdAMaje8qEt4Hk16qOj4NPkGHEVv-ZMedE8DjYj/w428-h640/IMG_3689.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><p>Dressed down...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrRS3M05x-rZN0-Q5_OjbchtIxHI5GiKD3ByWvJ18tS1H58DcMg6oY_eaB8JLhXbRu_1O6wAO_bKFaoA4eHMA5AgEWpOJeIBPfqso1mSXoPIku3NddM1VbZw9w1q8JusvJ-Ye7YE03gko/s1280/IMG_3589.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="989" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDrRS3M05x-rZN0-Q5_OjbchtIxHI5GiKD3ByWvJ18tS1H58DcMg6oY_eaB8JLhXbRu_1O6wAO_bKFaoA4eHMA5AgEWpOJeIBPfqso1mSXoPIku3NddM1VbZw9w1q8JusvJ-Ye7YE03gko/w496-h640/IMG_3589.jpeg" width="496" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluC3USt7ky-DvgNiQvM5SHSj5tZ_RvtSsPpdrQaKhbzIKHCB01r6E55Ix132gyd5xP7yAPIhQuvfL-_RoTGblhnTEquF-2sPXYsXuY4gI2VwB8nL7YeXz3Mis3xKRYZqPZdrF8iGxBw0g/s1280/IMG_3594.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Ryuichiro Shimazaki pattern book parka made by Peter Lappin" border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiluC3USt7ky-DvgNiQvM5SHSj5tZ_RvtSsPpdrQaKhbzIKHCB01r6E55Ix132gyd5xP7yAPIhQuvfL-_RoTGblhnTEquF-2sPXYsXuY4gI2VwB8nL7YeXz3Mis3xKRYZqPZdrF8iGxBw0g/w640-h640/IMG_3594.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1oDlQocroJPna4j6Q1UtWc__ZI8AewFtMbEuyIOJEA03jA4PqkptqnB5JPQA5V8PBF0GPfJImtV2ndL3va1CI1tnRVmRGQ5mZCB75ykuAi92XTIv9PO-d_cEwALu7MMUjwGYE3xB9YH3c/s1280/IMG_3638.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1oDlQocroJPna4j6Q1UtWc__ZI8AewFtMbEuyIOJEA03jA4PqkptqnB5JPQA5V8PBF0GPfJImtV2ndL3va1CI1tnRVmRGQ5mZCB75ykuAi92XTIv9PO-d_cEwALu7MMUjwGYE3xB9YH3c/w640-h640/IMG_3638.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>One of the things I love most about this parka is the hood. It's the type of "scuba" style hood typical of the N3-B military parka. Since it zips so high, you don't need to wear a scarf if you don't want to. And it creates a nice place to retreat to when you need a moment alone or are being pursued by the paparazzi, as I so often am!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uri5Y-d9EQNXV2ifx6oYgT3t4fklVA1N8EBVPHUVnTtn34dbl2k1QJsE1v-Hy0XsmWSELgG8WEEfe4c7gz7Md0JP1Xgtavw2qKDbBeeqh9GzsJCzuWiHCmIrqo7J0n76uSCaRxsAAHoB/s1280/IMG_3741.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3uri5Y-d9EQNXV2ifx6oYgT3t4fklVA1N8EBVPHUVnTtn34dbl2k1QJsE1v-Hy0XsmWSELgG8WEEfe4c7gz7Md0JP1Xgtavw2qKDbBeeqh9GzsJCzuWiHCmIrqo7J0n76uSCaRxsAAHoB/w428-h640/IMG_3741.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1e-GgmDayWb7IPFEJqsndBBMfLrRXm8FCFCFJKIMFkIDEia975xmpuXoDwpwjFGn37o-kRmn2LFgHv0y8bTb6vWovaKG1NjXizr2LZv7PBZWbbobXL9VuoV4VJ-iLwXkvBDs_j3hIqNXL/s1280/IMG_3744.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1012" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1e-GgmDayWb7IPFEJqsndBBMfLrRXm8FCFCFJKIMFkIDEia975xmpuXoDwpwjFGn37o-kRmn2LFgHv0y8bTb6vWovaKG1NjXizr2LZv7PBZWbbobXL9VuoV4VJ-iLwXkvBDs_j3hIqNXL/w506-h640/IMG_3744.jpeg" width="506" /></a></div><p></p><p>I also love the fact that the faux fur hood trim snaps off if you don't want to wear it (or if you're having the coat cleaned).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96DUVUNlboFCqFA30jiHPiDKGrF4wlrCclyRtiWvbu9ip2SwIMl7DoQhPNKpertWih7O9d3g6KY_3up2rsPYYNZQoWueAUpkFGA1N1v1RkW8DyQVAEomNSow7AYzhi51ATpDZmITMwjhC/s1280/IMG_7292.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh96DUVUNlboFCqFA30jiHPiDKGrF4wlrCclyRtiWvbu9ip2SwIMl7DoQhPNKpertWih7O9d3g6KY_3up2rsPYYNZQoWueAUpkFGA1N1v1RkW8DyQVAEomNSow7AYzhi51ATpDZmITMwjhC/w480-h640/IMG_7292.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>In conclusion, this is one of the most challenging projects I've taken on in a long time -- maybe ever. I would definitely like to create some of the other military jackets in this pattern book but not any time soon!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0sKMk8Sl2RhFYYf3EMtAXzYNjI5xvm8g4ob6f_i1oQoDyhe-Fu-teHI2tsTUl9wk_OS0Abw58mlwSw2YofDpeFbaoSr_3MuXkUvDHbFUg0FmUNHW2svIEBuwuRan7dBvZxAG-_aEDou6/s1280/IMG_7386.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1244" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv0sKMk8Sl2RhFYYf3EMtAXzYNjI5xvm8g4ob6f_i1oQoDyhe-Fu-teHI2tsTUl9wk_OS0Abw58mlwSw2YofDpeFbaoSr_3MuXkUvDHbFUg0FmUNHW2svIEBuwuRan7dBvZxAG-_aEDou6/w622-h640/IMG_7386.jpeg" width="622" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckln4Ozf-ZaaEIhAKMY91qHdFHsw1mfkV16ooJsxzWhyphenhyphen1vw1QR9RQkhkMHAHZg1BA-dgF_h5vpC5BEbRo4MZj4GohAdvf4yRsWSdQHMLQDWLdd3fu2S1jJHFWAaZX_taUP2vwptE4LDpD/s1280/IMG_3580.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgckln4Ozf-ZaaEIhAKMY91qHdFHsw1mfkV16ooJsxzWhyphenhyphen1vw1QR9RQkhkMHAHZg1BA-dgF_h5vpC5BEbRo4MZj4GohAdvf4yRsWSdQHMLQDWLdd3fu2S1jJHFWAaZX_taUP2vwptE4LDpD/w428-h640/IMG_3580.jpeg" width="428" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6TV-OfROlRphV9nw4pRjVB3Oxd6OKMmwB6kEYKOte1toyvT7EpirkVq5RGfQNWRX7pplMCS4vzzhOtZ9a80oMEtvu44td-spn3U5RqUVF2kRXfUUfN3528BoqLJMxLrdN9OKCX6yyUsE/s1280/IMG_3676.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn6TV-OfROlRphV9nw4pRjVB3Oxd6OKMmwB6kEYKOte1toyvT7EpirkVq5RGfQNWRX7pplMCS4vzzhOtZ9a80oMEtvu44td-spn3U5RqUVF2kRXfUUfN3528BoqLJMxLrdN9OKCX6yyUsE/w640-h640/IMG_3676.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Have a great day, everybody, and happy sewing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfy8Xnv7NLDuaxTdRNZ7My-paoKFOwlPRcfs24gjVII_XwSgmq2X_OBv-ZvIH9zOpEVvNBeFxgwYD6JwVn8g2p8fxWvzefnLeUx2F57oDKZ2s8-lLayAHBmChd90Wbx7E6qslVFjfo7BPH/s1280/IMG_3601.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfy8Xnv7NLDuaxTdRNZ7My-paoKFOwlPRcfs24gjVII_XwSgmq2X_OBv-ZvIH9zOpEVvNBeFxgwYD6JwVn8g2p8fxWvzefnLeUx2F57oDKZ2s8-lLayAHBmChd90Wbx7E6qslVFjfo7BPH/w640-h640/IMG_3601.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-46290883175342489092021-02-25T13:46:00.013-05:002021-02-28T09:03:29.144-05:00N3-B Parka Project: Changes and Challenges!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiYnjvSIe85upbzKALgfskk3J4vdk0hxBqSBcpa8qlYlCkMo-74Hb7Jdz_KpSrPNbulxq9KmmWqaPekwQcvC8z7_n9W2ZCQ8BP6M-dtWyLiQJO6ielsEkskQ6YxQqxZ_ziNK8iDrMXjwC/s1280/SPAL1189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTiYnjvSIe85upbzKALgfskk3J4vdk0hxBqSBcpa8qlYlCkMo-74Hb7Jdz_KpSrPNbulxq9KmmWqaPekwQcvC8z7_n9W2ZCQ8BP6M-dtWyLiQJO6ielsEkskQ6YxQqxZ_ziNK8iDrMXjwC/w640-h640/SPAL1189.jpeg" width="640" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">While I stayed pretty close to the original pattern when sewing my N3-B parka from my Japanese pattern book, I did make a few changes.<span><a name='more'></a></span></div><p></p><p>Classic versions of the N3-B military parka always have a small zippered pocket with a few additional small pocket openings on the upper left sleeve. I chose to leave these out since I didn't think I'd ever use them. Do you ever use a tiny sleeve pocket?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGykucsNCjYSTzECRPguAapIhPLwSwigNxKBIYPMqfar36Ks8GKwNJjQp9Ayh9AdZKu7RfoCZeBd52LalXmaAJTtXZtLEYil9_duv0N47O_9j9jBMLDncVvTvgjMU9DXnl9NATzSpA6E2g/s1588/parka+front+view.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1588" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGykucsNCjYSTzECRPguAapIhPLwSwigNxKBIYPMqfar36Ks8GKwNJjQp9Ayh9AdZKu7RfoCZeBd52LalXmaAJTtXZtLEYil9_duv0N47O_9j9jBMLDncVvTvgjMU9DXnl9NATzSpA6E2g/w640-h640/parka+front+view.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Notice in the above photos how the N3-B parka's pockets close with snaps. I was afraid that snaps would require too much pulling on the fabric to get the pockets open. I made two changes: on the lower pockets I substituted Velcro. In my experience a small piece of Velcro requires much less tugging on the pocket flap to get the pocket open. Less tugging means less wear on the fabric.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWoP1qK17_we1RV_ekhT5j3O7noERl2Kgq_lbwmrY2wfwGKDPy4pWnCGYBOLb59th6leZm8EPnBhbBzYSCsJZCQsPv-J4oXY-TwY0XvejQmhTLiReJTrM3CFvqwgVM7ge1Uenm8l9Gte8/s1280/IMG_6752.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKWoP1qK17_we1RV_ekhT5j3O7noERl2Kgq_lbwmrY2wfwGKDPy4pWnCGYBOLb59th6leZm8EPnBhbBzYSCsJZCQsPv-J4oXY-TwY0XvejQmhTLiReJTrM3CFvqwgVM7ge1Uenm8l9Gte8/w480-h640/IMG_6752.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>On the upper pocket, I eliminated snaps and I also changed the pocket construction. The pattern calls for a single welt covering the pocket bag opening. The welt is reinforced at either end as one would construct any welt pocket. Somehow I didn't think this would be strong enough, especially on a pocket I saw myself using a lot. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yu-sI79hUv1Yp4UH8ZHdRGj3guTjMxC7tbouwH-8GtAwTa8Od4clLGc91ucfyAFg_kd8l7ydlAxlOEiOs06ak62sts0ax4vZlsgJ6gj8cBwbzK5l2ZXc2wAnYEnxVCE26e221tw2aQid/s1280/IMG_6603.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="959" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2yu-sI79hUv1Yp4UH8ZHdRGj3guTjMxC7tbouwH-8GtAwTa8Od4clLGc91ucfyAFg_kd8l7ydlAxlOEiOs06ak62sts0ax4vZlsgJ6gj8cBwbzK5l2ZXc2wAnYEnxVCE26e221tw2aQid/w640-h480/IMG_6603.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p>So instead, I created a zippered opening and covered it with a narrow
flap that's anchored at each end so it resembles a welt (This is the
same type of pocket opening I used in my mountain parka, part of the
original Daisy Kingdom pattern.). In the pic below you can see what this upper pocket looks like. <br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6BBuhuhicNCDoaapfltvd-NjzG2JBncZ-aSyHHAZ4FWDIz3Ek-fI7Zh6vJ6CFgtFlQcUCH2vqd702xq4xEA8GZAbkiWGOBlerFsGw6QS4nOId1v9uIhYlEKXE4jJKdmOfUKFrZPOtpMc/s1280/IMG_6771.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh6BBuhuhicNCDoaapfltvd-NjzG2JBncZ-aSyHHAZ4FWDIz3Ek-fI7Zh6vJ6CFgtFlQcUCH2vqd702xq4xEA8GZAbkiWGOBlerFsGw6QS4nOId1v9uIhYlEKXE4jJKdmOfUKFrZPOtpMc/w480-h640/IMG_6771.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I cut a rectangular opening roughly the same size as my zipper. I completely faced the opening to reinforce it on all sides.</p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mMIGjUKQ2mFnAG3aLcLaxD8SqK_jUoqiQBNNvqcdYWAr1zcgp-QOQResmjvooy9P263ZTH3VK2bW1UD1u7foPNRIRQc8Sj65LC0ymWDvnZi3XVztnqa64hRUO5Qkl4IP3zcvc-OLVK1H/s1280/IMG_6756.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9mMIGjUKQ2mFnAG3aLcLaxD8SqK_jUoqiQBNNvqcdYWAr1zcgp-QOQResmjvooy9P263ZTH3VK2bW1UD1u7foPNRIRQc8Sj65LC0ymWDvnZi3XVztnqa64hRUO5Qkl4IP3zcvc-OLVK1H/w480-h640/IMG_6756.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjjQqyCsst6fUZln52o7uJOq-5oRB-sdBGCNje5aHfXxdUB8Df48lapmEtpHYdDkJewwi_bESdQssAvHelJ6xQQgCRuhUCTl4qX3FtKLoGmVawmWe-DvkHdl5QztMCDXMjYASLroraYvM/s1280/IMG_6767.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihjjQqyCsst6fUZln52o7uJOq-5oRB-sdBGCNje5aHfXxdUB8Df48lapmEtpHYdDkJewwi_bESdQssAvHelJ6xQQgCRuhUCTl4qX3FtKLoGmVawmWe-DvkHdl5QztMCDXMjYASLroraYvM/w640-h480/IMG_6767.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68zMuaXCgCDj6-SdvYT3rRYqNSMtrYDlX96O8Q_n0vIwG0dCddBV7bSPZFVr4dig5VuV-6IhO5Dw25Yl09Zb3TgpwQQSUOxhM2rHiKo-eyoMBCT5yJi3ldzyrqAWFjbUu3qR32Z2ACl0-/s1280/IMG_6759.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg68zMuaXCgCDj6-SdvYT3rRYqNSMtrYDlX96O8Q_n0vIwG0dCddBV7bSPZFVr4dig5VuV-6IhO5Dw25Yl09Zb3TgpwQQSUOxhM2rHiKo-eyoMBCT5yJi3ldzyrqAWFjbUu3qR32Z2ACl0-/w480-h640/IMG_6759.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fU67Aeplmhmb0lXuma7vkAMSo6LtfXueYEEr1UlI7cnUGfCpCvKahPDn9k_pQiRrvhvmwbpI_RFhXu24vA7g-FoGCjc_wExui9QREJbHRHJ2fNd4NwI45myjUky08zZmy-XzkTXLEETD/s1280/IMG_6778.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_fU67Aeplmhmb0lXuma7vkAMSo6LtfXueYEEr1UlI7cnUGfCpCvKahPDn9k_pQiRrvhvmwbpI_RFhXu24vA7g-FoGCjc_wExui9QREJbHRHJ2fNd4NwI45myjUky08zZmy-XzkTXLEETD/w480-h640/IMG_6778.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Note that on the right side of the coat, which has the white blotches, both upper and lower pockets, with their respective matching flaps, are virtually impossible to spot.</p><p>Another change I made to the parka was to extend the front zipper shield down to just a few inches above the finished hem. This is the way most commercial N3-B's are constructed, although my Japanese pattern book has the shield ending at the bottom of the zipper (see below). The opening as drafted allows a lot of cold air to potentially enter the parka. I also think it looks better longer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzG4MwxO1RSK9WqtuUoDv3BU7C7KyRCPgFry8UiiB2L1A3u_dDMQPaQRr6tqKqJYr3GsFebgucJIXJPOcsXSUxeNIGe70eWYcQCFZK4mNIb02DijS6Bd-7dyYkd2H6IPch1VOZGC3GZtO/s1280/IMG_7052.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfzG4MwxO1RSK9WqtuUoDv3BU7C7KyRCPgFry8UiiB2L1A3u_dDMQPaQRr6tqKqJYr3GsFebgucJIXJPOcsXSUxeNIGe70eWYcQCFZK4mNIb02DijS6Bd-7dyYkd2H6IPch1VOZGC3GZtO/w480-h640/IMG_7052.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegIJi0KJxe3g9YlQenbGUsQ6dxtkLIbBynmDqLufRi7v_kcTqIwa7TGvrBhDcRxMZ7HmpS0WXVp9NwWkxDrUiJnygun8HOkxUvpsj5RyfUjjE9pXcJkNnjgNMN8j8DkiGUWOvZp1A1tfY/s1280/IMG_7169.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjegIJi0KJxe3g9YlQenbGUsQ6dxtkLIbBynmDqLufRi7v_kcTqIwa7TGvrBhDcRxMZ7HmpS0WXVp9NwWkxDrUiJnygun8HOkxUvpsj5RyfUjjE9pXcJkNnjgNMN8j8DkiGUWOvZp1A1tfY/w480-h640/IMG_7169.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Perhaps the most difficult part of the parka to construct was the hood. First, the many pieces of my fashion fabric had to match the black-to-white-and-back-to-black-again pattern of my coat pieces (more or less). I was also concerned that the scuba-type hood would be too deep and look strange. Here's what these hoods generally look like.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfSJZ4txv-sGN_JFuAgrysp00qgWBKRlw5xjKv6bqHuTt2gcObsKV_jBTcZeNgjVQMhNUmLYrBsNx1lymiyUcENn-edyV3zOTf4d0jd19kDh-2Kwsrl2eLq9AKJGmlvqbFNcS4w3XgmHA/s700/spiewak-n3b-snorkel-parka-zipped.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPfSJZ4txv-sGN_JFuAgrysp00qgWBKRlw5xjKv6bqHuTt2gcObsKV_jBTcZeNgjVQMhNUmLYrBsNx1lymiyUcENn-edyV3zOTf4d0jd19kDh-2Kwsrl2eLq9AKJGmlvqbFNcS4w3XgmHA/w640-h640/spiewak-n3b-snorkel-parka-zipped.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil59etsJ4PmV52C7PXZQhUX0Lz7oKRq8VlX59XHPbO7AQIZan0rvR-qO-iwrZyi7M759Z-0GIQh72uk5Q-R-PpCiv3UzeOkYbLA3mfanWixTHq27NPBLDw5D_3ntURKb7p6To4Z5yZVAhW/s1280/snorkel+hood.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="360" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil59etsJ4PmV52C7PXZQhUX0Lz7oKRq8VlX59XHPbO7AQIZan0rvR-qO-iwrZyi7M759Z-0GIQh72uk5Q-R-PpCiv3UzeOkYbLA3mfanWixTHq27NPBLDw5D_3ntURKb7p6To4Z5yZVAhW/w640-h360/snorkel+hood.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>In the end I decided to just trust the pattern. I added the extension (with the snaps) to the main part of the hood and then created the lined fur piece that snaps onto it and flips inside the hood, where it attaches with button loops and buttons (if you choose to flip it in). Luckily I have experience working with faux fur as well as installing snaps.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAhmpqVwrxLs-w2dAh7GGUH0Oxlltbi16Q6oz7oPEI49vOkzXKAUzwTAmyv03exI214ANJ_V4ycAwhV5VxRSfcB-_LUTXa6_MhJBLE-n5wlhQWh6FXAa7hhXagQsfnwa3aknMIdfgwya6/s1280/IMG_6992.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsAhmpqVwrxLs-w2dAh7GGUH0Oxlltbi16Q6oz7oPEI49vOkzXKAUzwTAmyv03exI214ANJ_V4ycAwhV5VxRSfcB-_LUTXa6_MhJBLE-n5wlhQWh6FXAa7hhXagQsfnwa3aknMIdfgwya6/w480-h640/IMG_6992.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06i_axYO_MCAG393ynltCOdW6esDD8-RenG8Keh_eNBuA6gq37hCqq9BEqvaOypF2Xm0aZLDZ6hhfIihSxv7AEPsB0XPM8a93baBT_aea9CVH8T-KKyPi5NTZFfZdS1nl4j9f3sOzkTsJ/s1280/IMG_7010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh06i_axYO_MCAG393ynltCOdW6esDD8-RenG8Keh_eNBuA6gq37hCqq9BEqvaOypF2Xm0aZLDZ6hhfIihSxv7AEPsB0XPM8a93baBT_aea9CVH8T-KKyPi5NTZFfZdS1nl4j9f3sOzkTsJ/w480-h640/IMG_7010.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65nT9VLaXO4LbOD5uzGwdCvmSofntrhyphenhyphencccqEcoJSMR8eEyBYk7vJzHRQx6N8Z4yVbhIy9x-4dXonJ2vIu0LCEwNLXyB5GWdkeHUbuBcm4IAS9LQPKkSGgfDiR3_DJNztw7oam_EBQ4Iy/s1280/IMG_7254.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg65nT9VLaXO4LbOD5uzGwdCvmSofntrhyphenhyphencccqEcoJSMR8eEyBYk7vJzHRQx6N8Z4yVbhIy9x-4dXonJ2vIu0LCEwNLXyB5GWdkeHUbuBcm4IAS9LQPKkSGgfDiR3_DJNztw7oam_EBQ4Iy/w480-h640/IMG_7254.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9gA9agIE3G2T94hGivIuHwybCLdaw_LpEJhW70ddLyxXJq6pNt922OGaCCJmx0SJ_7yZRV2ReRe1gC4KfiMVkvLTDChDSATE7qHkDk1Ufu41Y6FVqb9ayrgH1cIYpC8dcaPd7LLtOlEl/s1280/IMG_7281.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiR9gA9agIE3G2T94hGivIuHwybCLdaw_LpEJhW70ddLyxXJq6pNt922OGaCCJmx0SJ_7yZRV2ReRe1gC4KfiMVkvLTDChDSATE7qHkDk1Ufu41Y6FVqb9ayrgH1cIYpC8dcaPd7LLtOlEl/w480-h640/IMG_7281.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLa0VGWuA0pmuVZWtXUYlRvB0Nu2rc8Nsk018ekyj8HafWY0A96u_ZOVjRrzwUIIeRdO0FnNSFAI94G06fnISTrzVh02xjlr7JupRQ8JKFZuPHqhPeuXm2OiKxcdmYEknPXUWdusX6LvU/s1280/IMG_7292.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTLa0VGWuA0pmuVZWtXUYlRvB0Nu2rc8Nsk018ekyj8HafWY0A96u_ZOVjRrzwUIIeRdO0FnNSFAI94G06fnISTrzVh02xjlr7JupRQ8JKFZuPHqhPeuXm2OiKxcdmYEknPXUWdusX6LvU/w480-h640/IMG_7292.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I am glad I went the whole way with this hood because the result really looks cool and the fur trim is easily removable. But it took me a couple of days to complete. Needless to say, all the individual pieces had to be underlined and reinforced in the snap areas to make sure the snaps held securely. Five button loops (made out of elasticized cording) and five buttons hold the fur piece to the inside of the hood. You can also let the fur flip out more, if you like that look, by simply skipping the buttoning on the inside of the hood.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzjLTBvjO9i_rsNtH6xhYurq9_VMM1uSly68C3yk4dyZTr6TGFy_foaopjuREbEy5ipchgQwPKlWJv0HEu-Ozxgn39ScdZ3dOy7wT_G9V4U1clRvfZhdAteLZ6cI-OdbvTjQWrRQ6Ky7a/s1280/IMG_7316.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPzjLTBvjO9i_rsNtH6xhYurq9_VMM1uSly68C3yk4dyZTr6TGFy_foaopjuREbEy5ipchgQwPKlWJv0HEu-Ozxgn39ScdZ3dOy7wT_G9V4U1clRvfZhdAteLZ6cI-OdbvTjQWrRQ6Ky7a/w480-h640/IMG_7316.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Another minor change: I added two inner pockets below the waistline drawstring. You can never have too many deep pockets for things like sunglasses, phone, or wallet. These are simple lined patch pockets--nothing fancy. Oddly, there are no inner pockets in the original pattern.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbY4m8TPZZAXWEaBHjguSgSWtp9v5T-jfaffpcgBDvFjf7x9hQ5B_3ALwAjN8HbY9MzRqVhF1SFW5q9WuZI5nWjRI5Blw08tjxqrBMlnAGhdp2JBoo-_EzaCT3fTC3fxoXvH85p9diZxyz/s1280/IMG_7063.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbY4m8TPZZAXWEaBHjguSgSWtp9v5T-jfaffpcgBDvFjf7x9hQ5B_3ALwAjN8HbY9MzRqVhF1SFW5q9WuZI5nWjRI5Blw08tjxqrBMlnAGhdp2JBoo-_EzaCT3fTC3fxoXvH85p9diZxyz/w480-h640/IMG_7063.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Another challenge I had constructing this coat was the lining and interlining. The pattern is drafted to be interlined but not by poly fleece, which is very bulky. Twice I had to taper the lining-interlining somewhat. The sleeve was too bulky at first to fit comfortably in the outer fabric sleeve and, just before I hemmed the parka, I realized there was more lining width than coat width. I opened up the lining-interlining side seams, trimmed them roughly 1" each, and sewed them back together. I am lucky that I had that extra room to spare; the coat fits fine with the slightly narrower lining-interlining.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadgkBvorhJlQNnZxDCEWx9sTHkHV7DYurd6sHqeyZSOuu8tbZ0oR0iMtAXMt6Q-X9blsWS_NCIZM0C3oAUoFCAbiT2rQ7xQNggAKhWiJUl_BYrXUfHlRr1C7anwZZQCn1sSAXfjKguTK8/s1280/IMG_7208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgadgkBvorhJlQNnZxDCEWx9sTHkHV7DYurd6sHqeyZSOuu8tbZ0oR0iMtAXMt6Q-X9blsWS_NCIZM0C3oAUoFCAbiT2rQ7xQNggAKhWiJUl_BYrXUfHlRr1C7anwZZQCn1sSAXfjKguTK8/w480-h640/IMG_7208.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Part of the reason I couldn't entirely predict this challenge is that the lining uses different pattern pieces than the outer parka, with a narrower back piece and wider front pieces, placing the side seam of the lining-interlining in a different place than that of the outer parka. I'm not sure why that is but I suspect they simply copied the construction of a classic N3-B parka. I'm not sure if the issue was the pattern itself, the fabric I used, or simply inaccurate adding of seam allowances. I'll never know.<br /></p><p>Usually when we sew, the lining is a lighter weight fabric than our outer fabric, which allows a little wiggle room if the lining is a little too full. Not so here: the double cloth jacquard I used is very lightweight but the lining-interlining is thick and more structured. In order to have the outer fabric hang smoothly, the lining-interlining layer had to be exactly the right size. <br /></p><p>A few more details: </p><p>I picked up my outer buttons (there are five) at Daytona Trim. They are backed by smaller buttons visible from the inside of the parka, which help to anchor the larger button to the coat.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwUTMGq9eoqa_tUfJajb0CxNpUxZTyByNV0w118APARThbT7d6lfl_3uMgXg9oDmlHYD7iegU7bHt6wPsQoMinTZKIiMdNxWqiUwQQFcqeWHhcWY1zTw8oVtUC3mEuEfQsLUKEh_z0aCg/s1280/IMG_7419.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiwUTMGq9eoqa_tUfJajb0CxNpUxZTyByNV0w118APARThbT7d6lfl_3uMgXg9oDmlHYD7iegU7bHt6wPsQoMinTZKIiMdNxWqiUwQQFcqeWHhcWY1zTw8oVtUC3mEuEfQsLUKEh_z0aCg/w480-h640/IMG_7419.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9aiug_wg9udeBKbwb-rIIQk8AR6_Fr6GEo2Std7Nm7bbBJYcDso5YcHe85S-w3f4BcumpPv745oL4oaMO3nxVBC9bhEhWp-wvfqY9GdGB4up18PCxhJ4UrYXt8Qnv2azcdj6AxHOvnm5/s1280/IMG_7418.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiz9aiug_wg9udeBKbwb-rIIQk8AR6_Fr6GEo2Std7Nm7bbBJYcDso5YcHe85S-w3f4BcumpPv745oL4oaMO3nxVBC9bhEhWp-wvfqY9GdGB4up18PCxhJ4UrYXt8Qnv2azcdj6AxHOvnm5/w480-h640/IMG_7418.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">For the first time ever I added an interior knit sleeve cuff (as per the pattern). The cuff is first attached to the lining-interlining, and then attached to the sleeve facing. I love having this kind of cuff on a winter coat as it really helps to prevent drafts up one's sleeve. <br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDKVi6rPGdR_YpHuX3hsUAM3DYrOXkBOa0wLyw4_FLelyJMb0CgqjReVJshcnvopOab4xDZt9qJnYrABFSrdUZxtohbXP1snu4q-hZtJM2l_rrqmta7frzohO2A2jhhusWFZpuICMFPAZ/s1280/IMG_7311.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGDKVi6rPGdR_YpHuX3hsUAM3DYrOXkBOa0wLyw4_FLelyJMb0CgqjReVJshcnvopOab4xDZt9qJnYrABFSrdUZxtohbXP1snu4q-hZtJM2l_rrqmta7frzohO2A2jhhusWFZpuICMFPAZ/w480-h640/IMG_7311.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I could probably write a short book about the construction of this parka and fear I'm moving in that direction. <br /></p><p>Stay tuned for the big reveal, coming soon!</p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!</p><p>PS - Read original 2014 post about this pattern book <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-splurged-for-new-mens-military-jacket.html">here</a>.<br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-30829298839449934522021-02-16T22:07:00.009-05:002021-03-04T13:27:54.548-05:00The Big Parka Project!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kV5I2Yuj2sdBhJvOFR5V88YgpDJ0erVYXDing8ZZ3lNcSbuskGW8BNzIGJytffPEOg1L-4K_1cu9ErMAp9qr08qzaeotUJQTCh-PAJnHgaJ4mRtc0eMQ_AWVFp_Q2ygs1JtcGE7p5l3-/s1280/IMG_6152.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1kV5I2Yuj2sdBhJvOFR5V88YgpDJ0erVYXDing8ZZ3lNcSbuskGW8BNzIGJytffPEOg1L-4K_1cu9ErMAp9qr08qzaeotUJQTCh-PAJnHgaJ4mRtc0eMQ_AWVFp_Q2ygs1JtcGE7p5l3-/w480-h640/IMG_6152.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Readers, I purchased Ryuichiro Shimazaki's book of men's military coat patterns (above) back <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2014/11/i-splurged-for-new-mens-military-jacket.html">in 2014</a> and, while I would page through it from time to time, I never actually sewed with it -- until this year!<span></span></p><a name='more'></a>In January I decided I'd give one of these patterns a try. I don't remember how I came to this decision--I had already made my mind up that I wasn't going to make myself a new coat this winter. So much for <i>that</i> decision. I chose the classic N3-B parka, which is fully lined and interlined and has a deep, fur-trimmed hood.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82QWAsJS1H2JdQtFM8jOJ6NV3Cgv2kxgIplFwYJwRIqcOtHvya5GlGLab-gRRQnnFsKtiXKvS2-KYKFS8GSX1wtXjNTi4C32zSDAD9Hdy1D1zAUTJNRI3AZgKc6eeuettyA0etfVgTIcM/s1280/SPAL1189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi82QWAsJS1H2JdQtFM8jOJ6NV3Cgv2kxgIplFwYJwRIqcOtHvya5GlGLab-gRRQnnFsKtiXKvS2-KYKFS8GSX1wtXjNTi4C32zSDAD9Hdy1D1zAUTJNRI3AZgKc6eeuettyA0etfVgTIcM/w640-h640/SPAL1189.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFla-N5WjS-hSEEe7AJFbfgAIPfVfX7vcVgGvOeH5iQeGqhraHIM8YhT19jkgYht5WRAwWh1I7TqgekIu-GxNM21uHumcknadMtrGxr2E_wdW2U8y3ba-vVy-P5CQs5bvU2NHXHpRVv1m/s1280/IMG_6156.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgFla-N5WjS-hSEEe7AJFbfgAIPfVfX7vcVgGvOeH5iQeGqhraHIM8YhT19jkgYht5WRAwWh1I7TqgekIu-GxNM21uHumcknadMtrGxr2E_wdW2U8y3ba-vVy-P5CQs5bvU2NHXHpRVv1m/w480-h640/IMG_6156.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I won't lie: this is a complicated pattern, especially since I don't speak Japanese. I would need to follow the diagrams, which, to their credit, are extremely detailed. I've been told there are now Apps that allow you to scan a foreign language and have it translated. I never did explore that option but it likely could have saved me a LOT of time.</p><p>Just to make things even more complicated, I decided to make this parka using a double-faced nylon taffeta panel print I picked up at Mood Fabrics about four or five years ago. It's design is completely woven, not printed, so perhaps it's also a brocade--anybody know? The reverse side is the mirror image of what you see: the white sections are black, the black sections white.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgy_okx6GlR01R5kaBoFF4sjJAw56YcWKAoyouunzxgS8hEj9FDtZEDjspuCqOMRZciSigkKC0qGFUs1D8t0pr6W0TuZtZna2s6e1V-Mj-du6y_2G0IFfItcayB-cZ-s2tI9VGj0Bz5KU/s1280/IMG_6781.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizgy_okx6GlR01R5kaBoFF4sjJAw56YcWKAoyouunzxgS8hEj9FDtZEDjspuCqOMRZciSigkKC0qGFUs1D8t0pr6W0TuZtZna2s6e1V-Mj-du6y_2G0IFfItcayB-cZ-s2tI9VGj0Bz5KU/w480-h640/IMG_6781.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd0MctIFcOWaCAJYdlPm1ceRCKDBwNi8t-kwCRo8Wkp1OzvS7hDB4cZO61VdE6sNNY38UeFFmyY1O0BFeLbSEu7Uxy4d9obxB3nHJ1EEU9Vo73RHVYSuwqGT7c8PeihroYb369WzF_7Oz/s1280/IMG_6383.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqd0MctIFcOWaCAJYdlPm1ceRCKDBwNi8t-kwCRo8Wkp1OzvS7hDB4cZO61VdE6sNNY38UeFFmyY1O0BFeLbSEu7Uxy4d9obxB3nHJ1EEU9Vo73RHVYSuwqGT7c8PeihroYb369WzF_7Oz/w480-h640/IMG_6383.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I decided to place the panel vertically. The pattern goes from white to black (and then black to white) from side to side (as below).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQva1w5_-QwSKhxRrgdHZhKDgYEcAjCrxRNMneEcMcAyuIwYYn2zClNYj-JQcelakok3sLHwSFlxCP2BL41vXWlCgSAJwmCvVaiax0HUXTAEdIxVt9o51H5QiRw77U6D-AQ7RLL0KCnug/s1280/IMG_6430.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="962" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrQva1w5_-QwSKhxRrgdHZhKDgYEcAjCrxRNMneEcMcAyuIwYYn2zClNYj-JQcelakok3sLHwSFlxCP2BL41vXWlCgSAJwmCvVaiax0HUXTAEdIxVt9o51H5QiRw77U6D-AQ7RLL0KCnug/w482-h640/IMG_6430.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><p></p><p>Choosing the fabric was the easy part. The difficult part was tracing my pattern off the mind-numbingly complex pattern sheet, where all the sizes are all nested together and everything overlaps everything else -- and it's all one color.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNWwliPnRZFlUipgAKghB_0umWDUab6DyhnGWJ5uiG8ijnMTmKO3iNxxG3oWxZgmtjPQRfsPjv7QACjSsHQLKGD1qXJddsxZuL40gEcNM2Sd8M0ja6Z8Efl5IDuJC888sbb1ot2ecFF72/s1280/IMG_6155.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfNWwliPnRZFlUipgAKghB_0umWDUab6DyhnGWJ5uiG8ijnMTmKO3iNxxG3oWxZgmtjPQRfsPjv7QACjSsHQLKGD1qXJddsxZuL40gEcNM2Sd8M0ja6Z8Efl5IDuJC888sbb1ot2ecFF72/w480-h640/IMG_6155.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Having to trace all the pattern pieces, none of which are individually numbered, and add seam allowances to each piece is bad enough. What made matters worse was that I had to do this TWICE. I just assumed I'd be a size Medium (the pattern is S, M, L only), since I've generally been a size Medium in other Japanese pattern books I've used, such as "Men's Clothes for All Seasons." </p><p>I traced, added seam allowances, and made the Medium-size muslin.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-kBNWN_nrQDgUULbBi3qWTvJU9KOxUajRnjYpe6mBiKjIxhh-ObKe4Tz9snIetcFftXGXn8SknWXgF67HhJVSzfNES1ZHetC56YRiqDX88xgtdnvL3AP978Z5i0-JRV7VsoCy2wW5QfP/s1280/IMG_6255.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZ-kBNWN_nrQDgUULbBi3qWTvJU9KOxUajRnjYpe6mBiKjIxhh-ObKe4Tz9snIetcFftXGXn8SknWXgF67HhJVSzfNES1ZHetC56YRiqDX88xgtdnvL3AP978Z5i0-JRV7VsoCy2wW5QfP/w480-h640/IMG_6255.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>It fit, but it fit more like a rain slicker than a lined winter coat. There was no way I was going to be able to get a lining inside this pattern size, not to mention an interlining too. So I had to go back to the pattern and trace the size Large. Then I made a muslin of that. The Large felt much, much better.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzhQWDB5vo3QTSN408dT0cE6qyIkwAIOrz2xy9wqXHKFd4vKJDesn6ZQpt1KR1rwFiwyfAgNnvB7fz78ZoTUvP5Tow7anbxeiSH8kheSI-KvJ1cnVH_ddb2PTOgyBBIwIqEBMiNm2gUS6/s1280/IMG_6354.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglzhQWDB5vo3QTSN408dT0cE6qyIkwAIOrz2xy9wqXHKFd4vKJDesn6ZQpt1KR1rwFiwyfAgNnvB7fz78ZoTUvP5Tow7anbxeiSH8kheSI-KvJ1cnVH_ddb2PTOgyBBIwIqEBMiNm2gUS6/w480-h640/IMG_6354.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Once I was set on the Large, I went ahead and traced all the many (many) pieces and got started.</p><p>I decided to line the parka with a black crinkled nylon quilted fabric I'd also gotten from Mood a few years back. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ON_z013Kjm3pZz8F6wrXKZSxRBD8TqUW_gmqd0Dwb2xAnKmrQHW389_Cx-KlPmxQ9qOBHvcEwDsR-FuSD5JkKPGY1RjS9nfUwKcqvN55lwboG6Sz9INJkFC1nGZhURSslVEC8lUzaLzk/s1280/IMG_6379.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3ON_z013Kjm3pZz8F6wrXKZSxRBD8TqUW_gmqd0Dwb2xAnKmrQHW389_Cx-KlPmxQ9qOBHvcEwDsR-FuSD5JkKPGY1RjS9nfUwKcqvN55lwboG6Sz9INJkFC1nGZhURSslVEC8lUzaLzk/w480-h640/IMG_6379.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>And since the taffeta outer fabric and the quilted lining fabric are thin and not very warm, I decided to interline the whole thing with some pink poly fleece we used to cover our sofa with. It was badly pilled on the wrong side but perfectly usable. I'm pretty sure I'd purchased that at Metro Textiles.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWHZTaFi5JKrQiXvMqPYgLYtuv34JM4ccMCw-hGG-VztL33ydqkVBlDJv8iESqQkWncWVuFik3kQGx4MtkaiQg_Tp3uAM510uTlnh2Op_ltAepWS-SNy4lDkCPXgxyXUvzWwMi6rNLpey/s1280/IMG_6380.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEWHZTaFi5JKrQiXvMqPYgLYtuv34JM4ccMCw-hGG-VztL33ydqkVBlDJv8iESqQkWncWVuFik3kQGx4MtkaiQg_Tp3uAM510uTlnh2Op_ltAepWS-SNy4lDkCPXgxyXUvzWwMi6rNLpey/w480-h640/IMG_6380.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Let the sewing begin! First I interlined all the pattern pieces individually and sewed the lining together. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fV19TO8Y1-fFC8iVRPp9rLL0vAi1XURbv4_1moVHWvB6S26P-x219LwgdtXtHIjojlSsvs7SPF-6t3fL5BmwNYWC5bqtTt_DDc4vO2CJjKka1Hk78904yd-J65OVOGzi0txwGNidXeRp/s1280/IMG_6561.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9fV19TO8Y1-fFC8iVRPp9rLL0vAi1XURbv4_1moVHWvB6S26P-x219LwgdtXtHIjojlSsvs7SPF-6t3fL5BmwNYWC5bqtTt_DDc4vO2CJjKka1Hk78904yd-J65OVOGzi0txwGNidXeRp/w480-h640/IMG_6561.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_syad5KimeHHIAadhhBDajFJ88V6Xt8A_nrDeUJF7NTxaK_5Xr0tGoK4vYvG1u10FMfT0o7kxL55r2zoKM_ZWqXnZJIBkI1e3lAm1zJ4yjanfLhBOHmCBK6a4VcBfra-V7KSgJ_PKeJqo/s1280/IMG_6580.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_syad5KimeHHIAadhhBDajFJ88V6Xt8A_nrDeUJF7NTxaK_5Xr0tGoK4vYvG1u10FMfT0o7kxL55r2zoKM_ZWqXnZJIBkI1e3lAm1zJ4yjanfLhBOHmCBK6a4VcBfra-V7KSgJ_PKeJqo/w480-h640/IMG_6580.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>For some reason the lining torso pieces are different from the outer torso pieces; the layers are just drafted differently. The sleeves are virtually the same. Each raglan sleeve is made up of three sections, and on the outer sleeve the center pattern is made up of three individual sections and gathered. You can sort of see how this looks in the muslin pic below. Ultimately I scrapped this feature: it didn't look good in my fashion fabric and it isn't necessary for mobility (I widened the center piece a little just in case).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvABWxGPG3ygxShunsz-D0gyIYQubDDunASJSXpFczpzQOZeWPBspPHBjA5cqsus6Kf7-vHHZAbVGY44bCab2LS3sNy8Z9P1KkkFV4byou7DmCSNIqrSnLDjGDC3K58wA1a0ZL2bEaCaQ3/s1280/IMG_6259.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvABWxGPG3ygxShunsz-D0gyIYQubDDunASJSXpFczpzQOZeWPBspPHBjA5cqsus6Kf7-vHHZAbVGY44bCab2LS3sNy8Z9P1KkkFV4byou7DmCSNIqrSnLDjGDC3K58wA1a0ZL2bEaCaQ3/w480-h640/IMG_6259.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>With my lining done, I now cut my fashion fabric. Below are the two fronts, side by side. As you can see, front left is mostly black and front right shifts from black to white. The back is just the opposite.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6_tpt4tJMs4iZX6nCHqIP8hEpWvJyQcvFx7dJR2lJegWGJk2ppC-NDqS0g7-INEeaI5ramaEw2aDDS7XJ_xzCeqOvQ1yjflHUaME1HmBxuie_RY2xhMYyTeP4unlXLdp5MrGgMEsWLKT/s1280/IMG_6506.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_6_tpt4tJMs4iZX6nCHqIP8hEpWvJyQcvFx7dJR2lJegWGJk2ppC-NDqS0g7-INEeaI5ramaEw2aDDS7XJ_xzCeqOvQ1yjflHUaME1HmBxuie_RY2xhMYyTeP4unlXLdp5MrGgMEsWLKT/w480-h640/IMG_6506.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Cutting all the sleeve and hood pieces was time consuming and I made some mistakes, so it's a good thing I had extra panels. It was hard for me to wrap my mind around which side of the fabric I needed to cut and how to lay the pattern piece (up or down) so that the upward-facing side would end up how I wanted it. </p><p>In addition to making a muslin for fit, I also tested the various pockets since I wanted to make sure everything would work out before I cut holes in my fabric. I made a few minor changes. The two breast pockets in the original pattern have two snaps each. I thought opening and closing snaps just to use my pockets would be too hard on the fabric over time, so I substituted a zipper. The zipper is covered by an attached welt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWJOUJjgcuEndIwynXHPEWmRvBskC7Q0hD8aoOUzLU47qAyf7FfXDjiLVHPeYTsV3N_Q-NTtZhpoj5UoG1f8PDeCbDpIud4NxYFEfJwikN4Qip7fw6LBoxfxkZINvQ3IV1RS8Ft_gM2jC/s1280/IMG_6771.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKWJOUJjgcuEndIwynXHPEWmRvBskC7Q0hD8aoOUzLU47qAyf7FfXDjiLVHPeYTsV3N_Q-NTtZhpoj5UoG1f8PDeCbDpIud4NxYFEfJwikN4Qip7fw6LBoxfxkZINvQ3IV1RS8Ft_gM2jC/w480-h640/IMG_6771.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">On the lower pocket I opted for Velcro rather than a snap, again, because I feared the snaps would be hard on the fabric over time. The Velcro is gentler. <br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWULnLyeQbB-w68fMHeKMT3W3DlWXRPCs05HMqjjTDyZ3HoSE5GpzywraqC6M-ZYOZlcaKO27m_Ow0SUAl6PsmXqz03j1U-LeUjfR3cC5kPCztQariH_F5HLqkzPWl22_xavzCQTGMdnUf/s1280/IMG_6735.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWULnLyeQbB-w68fMHeKMT3W3DlWXRPCs05HMqjjTDyZ3HoSE5GpzywraqC6M-ZYOZlcaKO27m_Ow0SUAl6PsmXqz03j1U-LeUjfR3cC5kPCztQariH_F5HLqkzPWl22_xavzCQTGMdnUf/w480-h640/IMG_6735.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Once I had my fronts and sleeves finished, I went to work on my hood. The hood is deep (this is what's known as a snorkel-type hood) and has an extension onto which snaps a piece of lined fur trim. I bought a nice quality piece of long-hair black faux fur at Chic Fabrics last week. They were willing to sell me just half a yard.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4y2Xed2A57RB_BG22WEMoViMI9G_uNUK-jU_7WYCoWsEN9dWFIVsdQzHxElzbth-eCQ_BUnSNtIBYX8ySYBcscOcW0ZMb3n8EcOQB6UB6j7QmhjOXfuB1EtgqKTI9CA_oVWdftdGDizDz/s1280/IMG_6957.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4y2Xed2A57RB_BG22WEMoViMI9G_uNUK-jU_7WYCoWsEN9dWFIVsdQzHxElzbth-eCQ_BUnSNtIBYX8ySYBcscOcW0ZMb3n8EcOQB6UB6j7QmhjOXfuB1EtgqKTI9CA_oVWdftdGDizDz/w480-h640/IMG_6957.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The photo below from the pattern book shows the extension (where you see the snap), along with the fur piece, which can also be folded to the inside of the hood if desired. On the inside there are buttons for the little button loops you see on along the lined edge of the fur piece. Like I said earlier, this is a complicated pattern. (The green nylon piece with the Velcro on it is the top of the zipper shield on the right side of the coat. Notice too that the front zipper extends all the way up the hood and ends at the tip of the hood extension.)<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9baoJY7CPbbu7T-2egykBTDh0KFKH7uLu-8zsjLFdf7y3GZ0nawBjji33IjDpmvQzvK08zyJINxQxtu4aUNyvMcWcBzrWgolssTuz5PJy82hb5P2GnGSH4LtrdMc95VSstj3krKgPUK_/s1280/IMG_6981.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh9baoJY7CPbbu7T-2egykBTDh0KFKH7uLu-8zsjLFdf7y3GZ0nawBjji33IjDpmvQzvK08zyJINxQxtu4aUNyvMcWcBzrWgolssTuz5PJy82hb5P2GnGSH4LtrdMc95VSstj3krKgPUK_/w480-h640/IMG_6981.jpeg" width="480" /> </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">There were only a few things I needed to purchase for this project since I already had all my fabric. I bought nylon cord for my hood and waist-level drawstrings, zippers for my pockets and for the front of my coat, matching thread for topstitching, and two button possibilities for the front (where there's a flap with button loops for the buttons). The buttons are from Daytona Trim; everything else is from Sil Thread.<br /></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2FMcAf4v0lwflA50Rm9ajCTKl70S5h7pwi3UXYy8tPJPof8QxX-gfk_bOybUZXRYDWbCwHLyap50UyuX5NXgCmp1gq9T9yWeOGcmxevWVTLLT1HTpPsDRM5cIhE7ZWlTZifhqx4V6K5g/s1280/IMG_6680.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjA2FMcAf4v0lwflA50Rm9ajCTKl70S5h7pwi3UXYy8tPJPof8QxX-gfk_bOybUZXRYDWbCwHLyap50UyuX5NXgCmp1gq9T9yWeOGcmxevWVTLLT1HTpPsDRM5cIhE7ZWlTZifhqx4V6K5g/w480-h640/IMG_6680.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNtnVx9LDRsQ7ZEPJ-M8nUp0y7UYD9mSa35x6umeR5K9wnCao6thGC5foEj69LYUQiyFuqS8eoy74c5vpeHxuqZ20MweQkd0fSSJ6SEv1pv8DuhiRz0O0kg_LsKJnIEH52jMtCFSYOpoh/s1280/IMG_6675.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCNtnVx9LDRsQ7ZEPJ-M8nUp0y7UYD9mSa35x6umeR5K9wnCao6thGC5foEj69LYUQiyFuqS8eoy74c5vpeHxuqZ20MweQkd0fSSJ6SEv1pv8DuhiRz0O0kg_LsKJnIEH52jMtCFSYOpoh/w480-h640/IMG_6675.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjym4ZCK0iJfRbCFQCfkNYvwer1xWQfCqw32HPMXe8BZhBPzVZTtZwzW45UAgN2CEbvOZhcQPC5TOXi9ObKfE_pnX-IDT9iiWESIgqbF_qyO1fQTx61JDnMmiY3t4sHvXYyIyQzKy8yR8wg/s1280/IMG_6677.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjym4ZCK0iJfRbCFQCfkNYvwer1xWQfCqw32HPMXe8BZhBPzVZTtZwzW45UAgN2CEbvOZhcQPC5TOXi9ObKfE_pnX-IDT9iiWESIgqbF_qyO1fQTx61JDnMmiY3t4sHvXYyIyQzKy8yR8wg/w480-h640/IMG_6677.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I am far enough along with this project that I feel like I can see the proverbial light at the end of the tunnel. It has been a pretty long journey -- more than two weeks with maybe just one day where I didn't sew anything coat-related.</p><p>So far the pattern has worked out well: I've found a few minor mistakes but most of the errors have been my own.</p><p>The next big step is to sew the lining and the outer layer together, basically all in one long stitch line (I'm leaving the hem open and closing that up last), right sides together. Then the whole thing is turned right side out, followed by a lot of topstitching. Wish me luck! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KfqyJDdY34OElVytzZUFYvKC5Gv9LBVF2kAunlZ3QkFALkVPw-4YiTRvzzsfx-WUynkTnEfWlS6j5MeS4E8UP5cUE2hHhPlHMm6VhUnk0FeEwEfUjA5w161Xw1N-FM4DzNcQ7dM2YMkj/s1280/IMG_7169.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0KfqyJDdY34OElVytzZUFYvKC5Gv9LBVF2kAunlZ3QkFALkVPw-4YiTRvzzsfx-WUynkTnEfWlS6j5MeS4E8UP5cUE2hHhPlHMm6VhUnk0FeEwEfUjA5w161Xw1N-FM4DzNcQ7dM2YMkj/w480-h640/IMG_7169.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!</p><p>NOTE: I post regularly about my projects on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterlappin/">Instagram</a>, so do follow me there if you don't already.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPDHy7RRlDvhZRiJBirxu0i5PyZyyllCDbkoTr24jjc_PlA-39bJvMrGyaEX3MoRCeKD0EiZ8myaVI2aUqR6qexM7VNdDtj2w-1KT-ODnIEBzWUFq-1Z8dhVIwRZFMCuMggKoaHL2JRrd/s1280/ALJH4525.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPDHy7RRlDvhZRiJBirxu0i5PyZyyllCDbkoTr24jjc_PlA-39bJvMrGyaEX3MoRCeKD0EiZ8myaVI2aUqR6qexM7VNdDtj2w-1KT-ODnIEBzWUFq-1Z8dhVIwRZFMCuMggKoaHL2JRrd/w400-h400/ALJH4525.jpeg" width="400" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This is what a standard N3-B parka looks like.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9922966180151803402021-01-24T15:03:00.009-05:002021-01-26T10:33:41.943-05:00All My Pants or "Life at Max-Slacks"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9tk9nZo8t6onk2t05eyXPGJ8kOBw5qLZFPnTbtzpT0E6hvb-KgH5KWgAuF3sV3x4TlUqSpCBIWJsjEN7JwLXusxmA1P7ven_iXwCTtHQyuA8Fl_fZMuR36fEMSj2Hbvz2IVtPTKyIne9/s1280/IMG_6135.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG9tk9nZo8t6onk2t05eyXPGJ8kOBw5qLZFPnTbtzpT0E6hvb-KgH5KWgAuF3sV3x4TlUqSpCBIWJsjEN7JwLXusxmA1P7ven_iXwCTtHQyuA8Fl_fZMuR36fEMSj2Hbvz2IVtPTKyIne9/w640-h640/IMG_6135.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p>Friends, I so enjoyed inventorying my
outerwear a few weeks ago that I've decided to continue the process.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>Today, it's pants. Included here are the roughly 25 pair of pants I currently own. Ninety percent of them I made myself, but there are a few ready-to-wear pants here as well. Similar to my outerwear wardrobe, some of these things I wear all the time, others almost never (for reasons I'll explain). While I'm including short pants here, I'm not including flight suits/coveralls/jumpsuits or athletic gear like running shorts.<br /></p><p>Now, I don't know if this is a guy-thing or not, but when I'm home I tend to wear the same two or three pairs of pants nearly every day till they need laundering. These tend to be the most comfortable pants I own, the ones that go with just about everything, and which I don't mind wearing out at the knee since I spend a fair amount of my sewing time on my knees tracing patterns and cutting fabric. So let's get started. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAW2paF4dUrIL4iLHcct0iSeDfYmZHZ6ycNOE9CHSheh6QlWrzlOxIFj67iwLTUec_6p41WFd5tHcJp4msy0FMDM20WTjPHBXzBYypmNE7LJ6nqWQb71RbTIYP2BcnHC9XZcsueqUlw_3/s1280/IMG_6062.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNAW2paF4dUrIL4iLHcct0iSeDfYmZHZ6ycNOE9CHSheh6QlWrzlOxIFj67iwLTUec_6p41WFd5tHcJp4msy0FMDM20WTjPHBXzBYypmNE7LJ6nqWQb71RbTIYP2BcnHC9XZcsueqUlw_3/w480-h640/IMG_6062.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I bought these khaki-colored Levi's (from their lower-priced Signature line) on Amazon. They're a 30" inseam but I shortened them a few inches and for some reason I chose to leave the extra fabric instead of finishing them like jeans. They are the most durable pants I've ever owned and go with almost everything and they are, without a doubt, the pants I wear most often. I wish I'd made them myself but I didn't. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqYpNydyV0xH2kFw8qV2xTngzb2QMDW2fJ79iPjOhA2gLq52RyTzE7_AK78jrlOboNnuzJRXfCAjYJZcrtNvF594gS8jhSj-Jwb1wR7kD6wHuFpji0D6n7g00KcZOWAL69N_q2viuIVQG/s1280/IMG_6125.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEqYpNydyV0xH2kFw8qV2xTngzb2QMDW2fJ79iPjOhA2gLq52RyTzE7_AK78jrlOboNnuzJRXfCAjYJZcrtNvF594gS8jhSj-Jwb1wR7kD6wHuFpji0D6n7g00KcZOWAL69N_q2viuIVQG/w400-h400/IMG_6125.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>I did make these jeans, however. They're selvage jeans and I used a pattern from one of my <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2019/04/im-sewing-again.html#more">Japanese men's pattern books</a>. I wear them frequently but not when I have to work on my hands and knees, so they still look good. Not the most exciting pants, perhaps, but when I need a pair of plain indigo jeans, I usually reach for these.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaEj8DB91ceOVVcElghE2pgaGBptfCP4vP7p9slxYGxK1el3Pa8oahXaEQb3CcknHhvQXreWJ9nyFFRis37dnuOGb86aOI78mhw-4WfSjLE40sWzP5OKKwqbTTqkGHW22L9YOyi6TG28m/s1280/IMG_6101.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQaEj8DB91ceOVVcElghE2pgaGBptfCP4vP7p9slxYGxK1el3Pa8oahXaEQb3CcknHhvQXreWJ9nyFFRis37dnuOGb86aOI78mhw-4WfSjLE40sWzP5OKKwqbTTqkGHW22L9YOyi6TG28m/w480-h640/IMG_6101.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I found these sturdy black (now gray) selvage jeans at the Salvation Army. They were made by some fancy Brooklyn-based company and they're beautifully put together. I've worn them a lot and they definitely look it; in fact the crotch is starting to fray so I'll have to do something about that.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhQYn6TAMKHhweJCwl_2wAZZbnE5InbwvSxBwriQ3z4I6Em2qShKXisAJN8gBQPSmtKyqhy5pd1NNkx45muILajnoJM1JzyO2iQjweL1qzrYafMFxmkechu5VCGegCaAj5vxFKIE-kOK5/s1280/IMG_6115.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwhQYn6TAMKHhweJCwl_2wAZZbnE5InbwvSxBwriQ3z4I6Em2qShKXisAJN8gBQPSmtKyqhy5pd1NNkx45muILajnoJM1JzyO2iQjweL1qzrYafMFxmkechu5VCGegCaAj5vxFKIE-kOK5/w480-h640/IMG_6115.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I bought these Levi 514's used on eBay. They're another pair I reach for regularly when I'm working at home. </p><p>As you can see, three of the four pairs of pants I wear most frequently are ready-to-wear. Moving right along...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYo2hYC9TjBampEd_O1qrifJYCRv_ad9oO2a8oAqijw8MFrmWNDsDbKve4zLfu6A_DhDl_hmPInL2C-ToVlO3LPaPPNzeIsE-KRaqf4TdGr38gCuhn29sU59Y5B91OG21fddxdzNp8p9Q3/s1280/IMG_6105.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYo2hYC9TjBampEd_O1qrifJYCRv_ad9oO2a8oAqijw8MFrmWNDsDbKve4zLfu6A_DhDl_hmPInL2C-ToVlO3LPaPPNzeIsE-KRaqf4TdGr38gCuhn29sU59Y5B91OG21fddxdzNp8p9Q3/w480-h640/IMG_6105.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>These navy cotton twill pants are actually part of a suit I made <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2014/07/just-pants-maam.html#more">summer of 2014</a>, using Kwik Sew 3504 (a jeans pattern; I removed the back yoke and added darts). They fit extremely well and are sort of casual dress pants. I wear them a lot. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueqLC02OG8dl3Xf1Z7lYWI-O3XsnX7eGJxT0QW7caALp9W20g-WFvoJyxWKm6a_OnAmE4O7woAdpsoMxE8_vKmkDNs-XXcYU0i7pbfT9aX0xvOq2bH6ry206ZdWXQduEDWOwDerMi_-8N/s1280/IMG_6065.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgueqLC02OG8dl3Xf1Z7lYWI-O3XsnX7eGJxT0QW7caALp9W20g-WFvoJyxWKm6a_OnAmE4O7woAdpsoMxE8_vKmkDNs-XXcYU0i7pbfT9aX0xvOq2bH6ry206ZdWXQduEDWOwDerMi_-8N/w480-h640/IMG_6065.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I made these white linen pants in 2013 and I still wear them! Linen is extremely durable and these have held up exceedingly well (the fabric was from Mood). I've even repaired them a few times here and there. I could probably use a new pair of the these, though not urgently.<br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMEci06_yYSOSMEUfHtNnuS7TdQI2Qsawh1BrE_s8ToIeJdpcpz7oLOrSVrUHkyh-hLYkDaesKBvoefYv10tKIqe0DWSaVRr2Rv4Pd4qphjBiIESxW4gG6Od5m_CzCWKq59eL2yA5soGq/s1280/IMG_6087.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEMEci06_yYSOSMEUfHtNnuS7TdQI2Qsawh1BrE_s8ToIeJdpcpz7oLOrSVrUHkyh-hLYkDaesKBvoefYv10tKIqe0DWSaVRr2Rv4Pd4qphjBiIESxW4gG6Od5m_CzCWKq59eL2yA5soGq/w480-h640/IMG_6087.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />These dark gray dress pants are part of a ready-to-wear suit I picked up online a few years ago. I shortened and cuffed them myself last year to give them a hipper "highwater" look. They could use a pressing but I do like them. I wear the pants more than the suit jacket.<br /><p></p><p>Over the years I've sewn a lot of what you might call "statement" pants. I love them all to varying degrees but, as you can guess, they don't get worn all that often since they're so unusual. They don't go with everything and they're not suitable for every occasion. Still, I'm happy to have them in my wardrobe.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsakVJLIJrWxJKajvgik0dHZkmzUAAWYSV8Uh-r0YENbkBjF_6ADEr_oeRibF8jyfiZIJO_A_p4W8o25q3iaP3G1ealGuS4O25sgFDG-rl9jqY4Y-dS_rrmp-rTWcqLGMfCrah87JqMwKz/s1280/IMG_6110.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsakVJLIJrWxJKajvgik0dHZkmzUAAWYSV8Uh-r0YENbkBjF_6ADEr_oeRibF8jyfiZIJO_A_p4W8o25q3iaP3G1ealGuS4O25sgFDG-rl9jqY4Y-dS_rrmp-rTWcqLGMfCrah87JqMwKz/w480-h640/IMG_6110.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I
made these fabulous abstract floral pants in 2009 and I'd say I wear them 2-3 times a
year and I still get compliments on them. I bought the fabric in the
Garment District for $2/yd, which is all I used to pay for fabric when I
first started sewing The fabric came interfaced so they're quite
sturdy and I like the fit. Pretty remarkable when pants last 12
years!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qTiKjX5wL1JEzmnh76mMU7vqBX1_zPXjMChSQEzfjbt6SOYQzgODhLbYAIUkoM6DRuOMeLkXb5CKHX7sPGoK-xTfzpGvi4P1vG0Hz3FP-FbX_ihw4OMZYTO1g6bFop41z7h2HfHcy7M2/s1280/IMG_6113.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_qTiKjX5wL1JEzmnh76mMU7vqBX1_zPXjMChSQEzfjbt6SOYQzgODhLbYAIUkoM6DRuOMeLkXb5CKHX7sPGoK-xTfzpGvi4P1vG0Hz3FP-FbX_ihw4OMZYTO1g6bFop41z7h2HfHcy7M2/w480-h640/IMG_6113.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I drafted these floral linen pants myself. The only problem is that the linen is upholstery weight and thus rather heavy. The palette and the weight make them not very summery somehow.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: left;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"> </td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTgAUScW-XYGN1X2uy2c779jKg4h7CzUgXU-pBc562tNkldFg1NAsdEv1x8K93h_wMEDlTH3Tw3tziyfYE_biwAAfgHmIqp0QhzOUUEddXx2aHflSw4FJ18pad0b6wKQs0dWmu6AvPYCD/s1280/IMG_6109.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHTgAUScW-XYGN1X2uy2c779jKg4h7CzUgXU-pBc562tNkldFg1NAsdEv1x8K93h_wMEDlTH3Tw3tziyfYE_biwAAfgHmIqp0QhzOUUEddXx2aHflSw4FJ18pad0b6wKQs0dWmu6AvPYCD/w480-h640/IMG_6109.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made these stars and stripes pants using vintage cotton canvas I found at the flea market. They're super fun and great for July 4th but not much else. I have a matching jean jacket which is easier to wear.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXZ-P0zdRbfM1os4t0UF7vDpmEcpzNwP8e57FbXisrCkEZX1ORs0E5nTwd_I_wy2IGgIP-MqVZsC6mjeLPp3OleKDYDWTGUdK0TS-u6AGXPHnpbXkD97GU9f4jY_SM80ZIF9hSBGjgn-l/s1280/IMG_6092.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwXZ-P0zdRbfM1os4t0UF7vDpmEcpzNwP8e57FbXisrCkEZX1ORs0E5nTwd_I_wy2IGgIP-MqVZsC6mjeLPp3OleKDYDWTGUdK0TS-u6AGXPHnpbXkD97GU9f4jY_SM80ZIF9hSBGjgn-l/w480-h640/IMG_6092.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I love these African wax print pants, which I made using a pants pattern from one of my Japanese men's pattern books (<i>Men's Clothes For All Seasons</i>). They're very comfortable but not the kind of thing you wear every day, naturally.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDs_Dt0vSm-VIZZd8O0ull9_dH57mx-_Vb4k8_U2lpRmqdA82iSgFbDLyvtwjT2EE9u_yNH-SHbohm8KFQ-8fVmmcaY_uu79wjgugq34Iq2r77DP1BxVKn4QqV6aBF4I20u16w_8Bh0fM/s1280/IMG_6126.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwDs_Dt0vSm-VIZZd8O0ull9_dH57mx-_Vb4k8_U2lpRmqdA82iSgFbDLyvtwjT2EE9u_yNH-SHbohm8KFQ-8fVmmcaY_uu79wjgugq34Iq2r77DP1BxVKn4QqV6aBF4I20u16w_8Bh0fM/w400-h400/IMG_6126.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p>These are from the same Japanese pants pattern. I found this cool Marimekko panel print at the flea market. The image is a photograph of a field of grain. I love these pants and only wish the fabric was a little heavier (it's more like quilting cotton -- barely pants-weight).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_IT54AxDbgYMG4aySeZHYMMa5NPIngSbeCx5_bvUT9F9GgLYtX_ah5zIwkXkYiCQMPsO6HSEalnRunkReWI9gAO15ReUUtIuH9yIIXki8MhK_NWZPxFCtKaXF3vBRzx2nwarRzXALdAu/s1280/IMG_6098.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2_IT54AxDbgYMG4aySeZHYMMa5NPIngSbeCx5_bvUT9F9GgLYtX_ah5zIwkXkYiCQMPsO6HSEalnRunkReWI9gAO15ReUUtIuH9yIIXki8MhK_NWZPxFCtKaXF3vBRzx2nwarRzXALdAu/w480-h640/IMG_6098.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made this suit from a vintage Seventies bedsheet I found at the Salvation Army. I drafted the pants myself. I probably wear this suit once a year and it always gets compliments. One of my all-time favorite outfits.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqYMRddjxD3WLhGG-VN3jvICkoqSy8tCDqL2Qzs7C6KvivFWRA8v9n0DmaTa59uX7QyF9JxdnlOcb7UCs_ZH-ndmvHfcP_sDnkA188I_AONsh36it_R-n_uW6IcW6o0g1T6CDZ-BYHptO/s1280/IMG_6094.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAqYMRddjxD3WLhGG-VN3jvICkoqSy8tCDqL2Qzs7C6KvivFWRA8v9n0DmaTa59uX7QyF9JxdnlOcb7UCs_ZH-ndmvHfcP_sDnkA188I_AONsh36it_R-n_uW6IcW6o0g1T6CDZ-BYHptO/w480-h640/IMG_6094.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I made these leopard-print pants from cotton velour and, truthfully, I hardly ever wear them. I was copying a pair of Givenchy men's leopard-print pants I saw in a magazine ad. I really should have half-lined them and I suppose I still could, as the fabric isn't super sturdy. I learned from these that I'm not really an animal print kind of guy.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishMahOYARL4vDOWNsK06rk27ckSQ3K-daR5h657x9pIm68CKxTEznQw_l6z1r4knNh_cUBddxdR1ssa3qcwWkHR6pI2iU0HW0_eCZ8MiKCpRGEPyYUpwsG9AsQrWp5-UtRuOeBfrX9TBE/s1280/IMG_6107.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEishMahOYARL4vDOWNsK06rk27ckSQ3K-daR5h657x9pIm68CKxTEznQw_l6z1r4knNh_cUBddxdR1ssa3qcwWkHR6pI2iU0HW0_eCZ8MiKCpRGEPyYUpwsG9AsQrWp5-UtRuOeBfrX9TBE/w480-h640/IMG_6107.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>These multi-paneled pants were a project for a men's patternmaking class I took at FIT. I made them in cotton muslin and I still have all the pattern pieces: very complicated to construct as all the buttons are functional: you can take the sections apart if you wish to. Fun!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OgggARV22IESCNIxywv_YlDTyJB6efhEkZt452z2Ho73iqyMVXziIm6zg2cX31IhKIDZ52-cKWOYy1CjURTJsYxqrviCd-ao1gP8UTM7JiP5SpvwQQui9cj9Lu6souS_XBvOY7Dmm9uB/s1280/IMG_6122.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4OgggARV22IESCNIxywv_YlDTyJB6efhEkZt452z2Ho73iqyMVXziIm6zg2cX31IhKIDZ52-cKWOYy1CjURTJsYxqrviCd-ao1gP8UTM7JiP5SpvwQQui9cj9Lu6souS_XBvOY7Dmm9uB/w480-h640/IMG_6122.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>These cotton chinos are actually Lanvin--Michael found them at the Salvation Army. They fit nicely and are beautifully made pants but I hardly wear them: they need careful ironing and I'm a little lazy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJwYNYtc43WgA-U75QpWOY8qs3qgmTIXIFBzoz0LSPKtl5umBXFF4QPoTgtyNd_k1MkITtkNJdiHS_76sHVrv1ikoE9_dFesgUa57Dbb_vhLCCC6iwWnSHc6bHhDee670tc72yMp9M0XF/s1280/IMG_6118.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTJwYNYtc43WgA-U75QpWOY8qs3qgmTIXIFBzoz0LSPKtl5umBXFF4QPoTgtyNd_k1MkITtkNJdiHS_76sHVrv1ikoE9_dFesgUa57Dbb_vhLCCC6iwWnSHc6bHhDee670tc72yMp9M0XF/w480-h640/IMG_6118.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made these jeans from a pale raspberry cotton twill. They're good for spring and summer. I don't like how the side pockets bulge a bit but I live with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA_5N0GtSa9Ibsfi4TsrQ4YRkPEyrTwA-B6jmZuG_ttJEm75J246XYj_t0Ry-PK25Y5RVO8Xhsu2AIgLMmcUEEzpVf46Jgf1U8Mh4BsuFZkjQL_r43GFa_zhE-cpQHMlpKmElCXipLEyO/s1280/IMG_6121.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwA_5N0GtSa9Ibsfi4TsrQ4YRkPEyrTwA-B6jmZuG_ttJEm75J246XYj_t0Ry-PK25Y5RVO8Xhsu2AIgLMmcUEEzpVf46Jgf1U8Mh4BsuFZkjQL_r43GFa_zhE-cpQHMlpKmElCXipLEyO/w480-h640/IMG_6121.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>These cotton khakis are from the Gap: a store was closing near me, they were at least 75% off, hence a total impulse purchase. I shortened them and I think I may have gone a little too far. They're stretch cotton and I don't love the feel of stretch fabrics: they're hot imo. These might have to go.</p><p>Let's move on to shorts.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6afSTh4gQrmGggcrU0lTKwz6Neos7V-D5zwH40ctFWsgLtesTbHDleKHbY_cUg_YrqqeJZv89qSoVu3CrCEMa4bLvy-znfcPSOSYfdcfL5ndxbzyjS9Qbdm08MghAlv8Wk2hJS2e2Vo7u/s1280/IMG_6124.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6afSTh4gQrmGggcrU0lTKwz6Neos7V-D5zwH40ctFWsgLtesTbHDleKHbY_cUg_YrqqeJZv89qSoVu3CrCEMa4bLvy-znfcPSOSYfdcfL5ndxbzyjS9Qbdm08MghAlv8Wk2hJS2e2Vo7u/w400-h400/IMG_6124.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p>In summertime, I practically live in the linen shorts above, one greenish yellow (very faded) and one gray, and which I made a few years back from the same vintage McCall's John Weitz pattern (5946). Easy to make and easy to wear. I'm sure I'll be whipping up another pair sometime soon. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFEjYXJx_iSnLtDshjH9Z3M6aMDbdRlvNywBe0zFu726if3_yqCpIQnqeec5az_VQ6VReo5d_f1sXi41Zs6MdL7z9npiLOQejz6dnt_qJ49oTTGv63otJ8yClPJ4RH4szxnErWNzS_n28/s1280/IMG_6077.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIFEjYXJx_iSnLtDshjH9Z3M6aMDbdRlvNywBe0zFu726if3_yqCpIQnqeec5az_VQ6VReo5d_f1sXi41Zs6MdL7z9npiLOQejz6dnt_qJ49oTTGv63otJ8yClPJ4RH4szxnErWNzS_n28/w480-h640/IMG_6077.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>These toile de jouy shorts used to be long pants which got badly stained. I love the fabric but they're a bit too snug just about everywhere. I keep them mostly for old time's sake.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WXatUGHVyEOOch9b1wSe_78zMkTQma5hroO8c4ZgmMFNLhcVdN_CxGUV4y96PlvsA2E13A3Nt-zuVLgE47ki0tWJbkRDz5BqhvX3yulJ394WD54ISrZncfQinMf-tkQ1ourIOXpEXKPP/s1280/IMG_6080.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6WXatUGHVyEOOch9b1wSe_78zMkTQma5hroO8c4ZgmMFNLhcVdN_CxGUV4y96PlvsA2E13A3Nt-zuVLgE47ki0tWJbkRDz5BqhvX3yulJ394WD54ISrZncfQinMf-tkQ1ourIOXpEXKPP/w480-h640/IMG_6080.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>These denim-colored cotton-linen shorts also used to be long pants. I never wore them when they were long (too baggy) so I thought they'd work better as shorts. Kind of boring but functional.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvXWPAKtZbtQBBzioHY5ERj2r6GBGzbQ21qRF6oEEshvhomQjhXYm_jnMpIwXpiTIKTseVw9OExs1WxW9uF7YeyEEX2F9oU5bOtZO5USaAhw3sM8drY-lOSXHP0YIvmutOKQa1rA7CARe/s1280/IMG_6097.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHvXWPAKtZbtQBBzioHY5ERj2r6GBGzbQ21qRF6oEEshvhomQjhXYm_jnMpIwXpiTIKTseVw9OExs1WxW9uF7YeyEEX2F9oU5bOtZO5USaAhw3sM8drY-lOSXHP0YIvmutOKQa1rA7CARe/w480-h640/IMG_6097.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I designed these blank ponte shorts myself and I like them a lot. For some reason I rarely wear them but maybe this coming spring/summer. Very soft and comfy. They look quite chic here with dark socks and black shoes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJum4GCI6_cMHnLt-2oKBDtWRTWetKEerzABOz6uvMqAZzE9MmBNxYzI5ovW0v6fXIuGQyWE2mHtjRHLY8b02RENzx9J_FxP65gCxu_a0es7xDGkYhB7nvtylNzspK0uOIBKlcYNWLZqP/s1280/IMG_6067.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdJum4GCI6_cMHnLt-2oKBDtWRTWetKEerzABOz6uvMqAZzE9MmBNxYzI5ovW0v6fXIuGQyWE2mHtjRHLY8b02RENzx9J_FxP65gCxu_a0es7xDGkYhB7nvtylNzspK0uOIBKlcYNWLZqP/w480-h640/IMG_6067.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>These white twill shorts were a wearable muslin for the indigo denim selvage jeans I made. They're okay; I sometimes wear them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmM7yAcKkO1xdB_ibYIcuQnXEbx5BQanKtRuYdC_KbjPep-mFrecUtXD5HyaR-YGYrOE8Z0u-ASJVsITi-tdIZpf8SwurojZ2LkGKd-QQO26Jo3ckTDew0Q1C38GHlCTl2eheOg7rUcaO/s1280/IMG_6068.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidmM7yAcKkO1xdB_ibYIcuQnXEbx5BQanKtRuYdC_KbjPep-mFrecUtXD5HyaR-YGYrOE8Z0u-ASJVsITi-tdIZpf8SwurojZ2LkGKd-QQO26Jo3ckTDew0Q1C38GHlCTl2eheOg7rUcaO/w480-h640/IMG_6068.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>These linen print shorts go with a shirt I made for Michael a long time ago. I keep them for sentimental reasons mostly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w7Jhk1TikCN9nqUTDRc7U7qJZaTbfAkRdnS36R7CityL1xwqS-RGzsG0sDg-qP0w_1datEDfW7TfZlWXxrJwJJVObZrybVUBUy230LTqjCmWmCvN0AxHAGCJxR0nyDGdMPyrcJ62u0rR/s1280/IMG_6061.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8w7Jhk1TikCN9nqUTDRc7U7qJZaTbfAkRdnS36R7CityL1xwqS-RGzsG0sDg-qP0w_1datEDfW7TfZlWXxrJwJJVObZrybVUBUy230LTqjCmWmCvN0AxHAGCJxR0nyDGdMPyrcJ62u0rR/w480-h640/IMG_6061.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Occasionally I wear these cotton Thai fisherman pants on summer vacations. Not really my style I've learned.<br /></p><p>Friends, I forgot a couple of pairs:</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxumlBsYxMWge1NSxt_jMszWuOpnwN29ZfVvKqDX7OWkBvYlrWGQ_LB_otlXfjndG-8SuhcokOpr7NOTNQaIjCDGkLLh0gJ0VKhllKueZSDAPEFt1uEYzrpgVDSHvmiOs3djvzXcnEhfEb/s836/IMG_3765.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="836" data-original-width="550" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjxumlBsYxMWge1NSxt_jMszWuOpnwN29ZfVvKqDX7OWkBvYlrWGQ_LB_otlXfjndG-8SuhcokOpr7NOTNQaIjCDGkLLh0gJ0VKhllKueZSDAPEFt1uEYzrpgVDSHvmiOs3djvzXcnEhfEb/w422-h640/IMG_3765.jpg" width="422" /></a></div><p>These mustard organic cotton twill jeans are pretty nice. Haven't worn them lately but I used to a lot.<br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3Y1sJjxrJ7T5mnfRDKEAG6zvVEbEepELvX1ngFNjLZHIJvqbZMTk9pBbHwyBUlJtJLaB7Gb40QO_7dzz87bUr1DOehuXmMwQA-dOWkE_Ru2VfJuDBF49IgyCg2l49SxPsWl5ElK45ZRv/s1280/IMG_4255.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz3Y1sJjxrJ7T5mnfRDKEAG6zvVEbEepELvX1ngFNjLZHIJvqbZMTk9pBbHwyBUlJtJLaB7Gb40QO_7dzz87bUr1DOehuXmMwQA-dOWkE_Ru2VfJuDBF49IgyCg2l49SxPsWl5ElK45ZRv/w640-h480/IMG_4255.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I wore these silver metallic jeans a few times when I first made them (in 2015) but not much since. They're very synthetic-feeling, not very warm, and simply too flashy to wear often. They're nicely made and I'll keep them for now. </p><p>Believe it or not that's it. There are many pants I've made (jeans
especially) that I simply wore out: like I said, I tend to favor a couple of
pants and wear them to death. </p><p>As you can see, I really don't need any more pants. Archiving them here has helped me to recognize how much I already have and maybe try to get more use out of them: they all still fit (miraculously). If nothing else, they're pleasant reminders of past sewing projects.</p><p>How about you? Do you have a wardrobe of patterned pants that don't get much use during these days of pandemics and home quarantines? Let's hope for better days ahead.</p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsci6RSkIzTlcBf3lq5Ofy9DMHiMPx0721L6Ofw0l9yV1VGy4svLVdJzhA3op5HZO71EdDEkv4pwr2SRSPcXe3KICX103KgOuf5bHZUa7RoqihyphenhyphenWq5VePCwxwrMXSIXIz4B_LMCNK6RKy/s567/outfit.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="425" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghsci6RSkIzTlcBf3lq5Ofy9DMHiMPx0721L6Ofw0l9yV1VGy4svLVdJzhA3op5HZO71EdDEkv4pwr2SRSPcXe3KICX103KgOuf5bHZUa7RoqihyphenhyphenWq5VePCwxwrMXSIXIz4B_LMCNK6RKy/w480-h640/outfit.png" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Nearly forgot these black cotton gauze fisherman pants! (part of an ensemble I made two years ago)<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br />Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-15022299465147923852021-01-13T16:09:00.020-05:002021-01-15T19:57:32.332-05:00All My Outerwear or "Do I Really Need to Sew Myself Another Coat?"<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_X-hCY2NCpm3oP2AzkfFsTp4GhlOA-_ogUIDOZatO8fKfob3j-1krBDGgSq9cAwXKwEs5WXuXQLTygxG2uKme7kyLpsGEXM2CDOAeu9erV5uzehQbVkkJrkfMkPB26o7tzGUgMDfb6-s/s1280/VBCI4244.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj_X-hCY2NCpm3oP2AzkfFsTp4GhlOA-_ogUIDOZatO8fKfob3j-1krBDGgSq9cAwXKwEs5WXuXQLTygxG2uKme7kyLpsGEXM2CDOAeu9erV5uzehQbVkkJrkfMkPB26o7tzGUgMDfb6-s/w640-h640/VBCI4244.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>Friends, I found this wonderful double-faced Pendleton (or Pendleton-style) wool coating at It's A Material World (one of my favorite stores in the Garment District) last week, and I immediately thought I'd use it to make myself another peacoat using this vintage 1930's pattern I muslined a couple of years ago.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FqYjOoNzXdieQRAaar41BD5hj5K-PSUvjf-bekNHxfAShofD-xxQ9s7d2nbu1p0Yi9i5q_d3D7kZwmK-j3eo4XzTCkSPgogfN-IgD8sqglluP7VLciN5UhLKSEEOwhklLcF8h0z7UWpB/s1280/IMG_5540.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1FqYjOoNzXdieQRAaar41BD5hj5K-PSUvjf-bekNHxfAShofD-xxQ9s7d2nbu1p0Yi9i5q_d3D7kZwmK-j3eo4XzTCkSPgogfN-IgD8sqglluP7VLciN5UhLKSEEOwhklLcF8h0z7UWpB/w480-h640/IMG_5540.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The fit was right and the style is perfect. The question is: Do I really need to sew myself more outerwear this winter? The answer is undoubtedly no -- I do not NEED another coat. Which made me want to take an inventory of all my coats and jackets (not including blazers aka sports jackets) and you're invited to join in. </p><p>So here goes: all my coats, from most-worn, to least-worn. This will be followed by jackets.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6USXb1VtPKUy7sCuYe5HWoXBcXeVCQP7jINqWKyMn-6YzwnGYAWjHHSCItm8iDxTyTvQQTkGhtROyf7NaTA088-a8i3KytRYyzhaON2iGLP-trg4cXBCjYpXyrs7AngIxPLwBswIXbi4/s1280/IMG_5722.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV6USXb1VtPKUy7sCuYe5HWoXBcXeVCQP7jINqWKyMn-6YzwnGYAWjHHSCItm8iDxTyTvQQTkGhtROyf7NaTA088-a8i3KytRYyzhaON2iGLP-trg4cXBCjYpXyrs7AngIxPLwBswIXbi4/w480-h640/IMG_5722.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>First up is this mountain parka I sewed from a vintage Daisy Kingdom
pattern back in 2014. It is without a doubt the coat I've used the
most: I've worn it hundreds of time and laundered it quite a bit too. It's wearing out and very faded, but I still love it and even considered
sewing a new one this year, before deciding I'd squeeze another
year out of it. Such a versatile style, and, because it's lightweight,
it's great for layering and for activities like hiking or biking around
town. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6HWuFw_E8r4Lq7GN4n_TW69i4c77ebKmpHH664lUMrNgGTyUnUDUFe0S8x4f2KG3FKGhJHHUQCcTMXRoyLs9CF_hth87LGLFeJ6xhtUAx5cQUc_xcKL2EbvH6FT1p2TCnrw5HRSxLV_h/s1280/IMG_5725.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgo6HWuFw_E8r4Lq7GN4n_TW69i4c77ebKmpHH664lUMrNgGTyUnUDUFe0S8x4f2KG3FKGhJHHUQCcTMXRoyLs9CF_hth87LGLFeJ6xhtUAx5cQUc_xcKL2EbvH6FT1p2TCnrw5HRSxLV_h/w480-h640/IMG_5725.jpeg" width="480" /></a> <br /></div><p></p><p>When I sewed this faux fur coat for myself in 2017, I didn't
think I'd wear it as much as I do. It took a little getting used to as
I'd never worn a fur coat before and I thought it was perhaps borderline "pimpy." But I wear it all the time, especially when the
temperature hits the thirties or below. It's incredibly warm (it's
interlined with a layer of tightly woven nylon to make it windproof) and I can unzip it from the bottom so I can even bike in it. Plus black goes with everything. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv4aGB5eawlX6nm0wY6W4vKJf5hF5ctgKmyzVvsY-bSrvaRnUfdbJmkSxr_EMDQ4EbTVeiSGOta-RucgvWIfts0XWTGqU4C5lXWnYnYB0FH6Nxh8aJzUEWCxi770EWKVDNiUB2dZvKD0c/s1280/IMG_5705.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmv4aGB5eawlX6nm0wY6W4vKJf5hF5ctgKmyzVvsY-bSrvaRnUfdbJmkSxr_EMDQ4EbTVeiSGOta-RucgvWIfts0XWTGqU4C5lXWnYnYB0FH6Nxh8aJzUEWCxi770EWKVDNiUB2dZvKD0c/w480-h640/IMG_5705.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I can't believe I made this toggle coat in 2010--<i>eleven</i> years ago
and with only one year of sewing under my belt. I still love the way
it looks but I actually don't wear it that much. I find the toggles
kind of fiddly and it's not quite as warm as it
looks. That said, I do wear it occasionally. I made it from Vogue Sport pattern 8452.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6mSN6BfVOV5TisXGi65E3LploeyI_AT1E6yQMn-ShmaVr9E-A5gC5akmW-DAq30bTHCNsA9nPcLpQs-IPH-3e_ropA9QoL544YW9hoaCO-OpMdic6gkk9qzJ4UsGnR5PEgUq3_vFFMDZ/s1280/IMG_5700.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho6mSN6BfVOV5TisXGi65E3LploeyI_AT1E6yQMn-ShmaVr9E-A5gC5akmW-DAq30bTHCNsA9nPcLpQs-IPH-3e_ropA9QoL544YW9hoaCO-OpMdic6gkk9qzJ4UsGnR5PEgUq3_vFFMDZ/w480-h640/IMG_5700.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I made this Donegal tweed wool peacoat in 2013. I put a lot of work into tailoring it and it still looks great. Honestly, I never wore it that much because I didn't think the color flattered me. I also felt the original buttons didn't pop enough so I removed them and bought darker ones. It also needs a new lining.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TvKw-LpeM3mOrhrWNLY4BBJ4xOrPlrnyxYfjD74TlhFDXSaCk2L7F-5gEF5q_4BeQ1FcYLcC73-oMdBrzVHTvFE9tDKaOfYLfFj4ukknfaAfDbvWLA-bWB0qNE_6ihSI5JEAQqMh5yYl/s1280/IMG_5703.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7TvKw-LpeM3mOrhrWNLY4BBJ4xOrPlrnyxYfjD74TlhFDXSaCk2L7F-5gEF5q_4BeQ1FcYLcC73-oMdBrzVHTvFE9tDKaOfYLfFj4ukknfaAfDbvWLA-bWB0qNE_6ihSI5JEAQqMh5yYl/w480-h640/IMG_5703.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I have the new buttons and I have the lining fabric, I just have to ATTACH THEM. So right now it just hangs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_Ltop2d0SiIMivR3hYiXij6xm0o9Cr1FSPCZiyUzKk4Wkb6BSARq-bNGl0g-Dd4L4Cq5ug0YUC0rdwdP4cgXMDw0t-Ow2A1lyb2NIfggLNcTC2WX_cmMYoHF1rRYoeU6bI56zgdU6Ngz/s1280/IMG_5740.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjX_Ltop2d0SiIMivR3hYiXij6xm0o9Cr1FSPCZiyUzKk4Wkb6BSARq-bNGl0g-Dd4L4Cq5ug0YUC0rdwdP4cgXMDw0t-Ow2A1lyb2NIfggLNcTC2WX_cmMYoHF1rRYoeU6bI56zgdU6Ngz/w480-h640/IMG_5740.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made this plaid raincoat in 2015 using Burda 7780. I wear it occasionally but to this day I wish I'd made the pocket bags in a lighter-weight fabric instead of using the fashion fabric because I think they're too heavy and distort the hang of the coat. I know I'm probably the only person who notices this but still. I also think the plaid is very dull looking. I just don't love it and, hence, it doesn't get worn that often.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllY8U3lQKwva-OSrRMb0NwyfCwK_iUC5IipZkLnZ8Tgkl9ZyEOd_SKre7FBAc5w2DDnFTccnQv-OLfsS60bU5W_fncwkbyw0eGAy4ycNQn6Z3oHAaEZ2y0glaHFyYnXmGG0BDL_Bm-8aU/s1280/IMG_5693.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgllY8U3lQKwva-OSrRMb0NwyfCwK_iUC5IipZkLnZ8Tgkl9ZyEOd_SKre7FBAc5w2DDnFTccnQv-OLfsS60bU5W_fncwkbyw0eGAy4ycNQn6Z3oHAaEZ2y0glaHFyYnXmGG0BDL_Bm-8aU/w480-h640/IMG_5693.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>You've never seen me in this peacoat. I picked it up for $10 at the Chelsea Flea Market last fall because a) it fit; b) it was cheap; and c) I was cold. I need to repair one of the pocket welts (a five minute job) and reinforce some of the buttons. It's a great coat for layering because it's quite roomy. It's lined with silk charmeuse and very nicely constructed. I certainly didn't need it but there you go.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbOo70vy3RSTYLLZTOxrmgN1T2Et063ugT8q3Otig_AnftGShsIEPWaH6qqWv05kd-FQBQW1pYrubezAZaBz__P51JR3D_BN-hb7Uoy_P7IR143saSzZ7XLDKGtZOOgmvF_NYCg3ezHRU/s1280/IMG_5767.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtbOo70vy3RSTYLLZTOxrmgN1T2Et063ugT8q3Otig_AnftGShsIEPWaH6qqWv05kd-FQBQW1pYrubezAZaBz__P51JR3D_BN-hb7Uoy_P7IR143saSzZ7XLDKGtZOOgmvF_NYCg3ezHRU/w480-h640/IMG_5767.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This coat is from Banana Republic though I bought it cheap on eBay. It has a detachable fiberfill vest -- part of the same design line -- that I found at the Salvation Army (although the vest is gray). I bought it in 2019 when I thought the light blue mountain parka was too worn-looking and I didn't have the energy to make another one. It's boring but practical. I haven't worn it at all this year. I prefer to wear my own makes. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprudQ5wv8tZwQQm7OqnNNWnz4uAjdhdAb7RqtVdBKCzL5N3hEYUMjjKkGTNnPxnKgIC4ywy5VljWwmoqd1NFcpPScBYA2DkcXaDFUbRita5P4Note_O5mdTBw9OjtmLl0yGnN-FjjbJ-h/s1280/IMG_5763.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprudQ5wv8tZwQQm7OqnNNWnz4uAjdhdAb7RqtVdBKCzL5N3hEYUMjjKkGTNnPxnKgIC4ywy5VljWwmoqd1NFcpPScBYA2DkcXaDFUbRita5P4Note_O5mdTBw9OjtmLl0yGnN-FjjbJ-h/w480-h640/IMG_5763.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is the wearable muslin version of the Donegal tweed peacoat. It's made from coated cotton and is lined with cotton flannel. It isn't very warm. I like it because it resembles waxed cotton without the sticky feeling. That said, I almost never wear it. Did I mention that I made these two peacoats using a Japanese men's pattern book?<br /></p><p> Now let's move on to jackets.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCxnqYmypi1fKgdq-sqgOBf3LOlfjaGd1MoFh6wsCebx2HeIh1zoyjr7Xzc78lfwACFYaoJuz3OixNLsIJyKPS9TdEPCUrqbFhWxxpxBg4Maeq1Hp8jSJP_oJXARoYlSgel203xiqvY1v/s1280/IMG_5728.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOCxnqYmypi1fKgdq-sqgOBf3LOlfjaGd1MoFh6wsCebx2HeIh1zoyjr7Xzc78lfwACFYaoJuz3OixNLsIJyKPS9TdEPCUrqbFhWxxpxBg4Maeq1Hp8jSJP_oJXARoYlSgel203xiqvY1v/w480-h640/IMG_5728.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I made this jacket in 2016. It's wool and fully lined. I wish I'd interlined it because it isn't that warm. It's always been one of my favorite makes. I made it using vintage Simplicity 1820, which is actually from the 1930s!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QIy2dAS9d91n2X3JgCJKjrXBcP2efO_sSCjGOsySEAxrfwyY-fgDRQOjX023IsiiIPxMP5ZPKPp7LPxc6HePsiMRy2Yt9Ns1IVcx7xB8xwcU-6K28EIqGs2e3yPgZUY0i97rjU201uPs/s1280/IMG_5710.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8QIy2dAS9d91n2X3JgCJKjrXBcP2efO_sSCjGOsySEAxrfwyY-fgDRQOjX023IsiiIPxMP5ZPKPp7LPxc6HePsiMRy2Yt9Ns1IVcx7xB8xwcU-6K28EIqGs2e3yPgZUY0i97rjU201uPs/w480-h640/IMG_5710.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I love this mod Safari jacket I made last fall using a Folkwear Australian Bush Jacket pattern. It's just cotton canvas so it's not warm but I expect to wear it a lot this spring. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqI1aksMstGVw0X-sYbotkdLzRPnCwNj5W886CtT5SXB7FnGb8w4yKcJZjn5-pa-ZfH4AY4hY74SoNk2OCIKnRMIqYg5dmnzVxtoZECgp90qQL6gE_OabV-UYq25yEPf1wPVxGVueBUVck/s1280/IMG_5745.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqI1aksMstGVw0X-sYbotkdLzRPnCwNj5W886CtT5SXB7FnGb8w4yKcJZjn5-pa-ZfH4AY4hY74SoNk2OCIKnRMIqYg5dmnzVxtoZECgp90qQL6gE_OabV-UYq25yEPf1wPVxGVueBUVck/w480-h640/IMG_5745.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>This poppy-print work jacket (also made from a Japanese pattern book) gets worn more than you'd think. It's very cheerful and, since I lined it with soft brushed-cotton twill, it's pretty warm. I made it in 2019.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeCfausYo06DbYYsOCxMDxNryn0IElPkDAibHRjo6A9yTxce06ykzmXFUiVsrWknqXOYzQ5tkH7i5XARJgmFQaAQ-cVRbuWgCsgNgJi43M6zdy4Tm6FM5IXxnuRX8TQjztsTkd6Q9-k62/s1280/IMG_5749.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="991" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBeCfausYo06DbYYsOCxMDxNryn0IElPkDAibHRjo6A9yTxce06ykzmXFUiVsrWknqXOYzQ5tkH7i5XARJgmFQaAQ-cVRbuWgCsgNgJi43M6zdy4Tm6FM5IXxnuRX8TQjztsTkd6Q9-k62/w496-h640/IMG_5749.jpeg" width="496" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is an earlier version of the same jacket, made in 2016. Ths one isn't lined. I like it but I'm not sure the red is very flattering to me. I wear it occasionally in spring and fall.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_oI2B2eJzeN3SL5Cq3frnkjCQzy6m8895-uPhVNLA1nDp4K4f5WaGFRZG_eOTiO2WmYH-_bwS7_IK_jtYYz33bWK6pq8DvgprZKwi4rMJh9223K8kxLUF9PFmI7YYUbMeISTvr7wWfSy/s1280/IMG_5752.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh0_oI2B2eJzeN3SL5Cq3frnkjCQzy6m8895-uPhVNLA1nDp4K4f5WaGFRZG_eOTiO2WmYH-_bwS7_IK_jtYYz33bWK6pq8DvgprZKwi4rMJh9223K8kxLUF9PFmI7YYUbMeISTvr7wWfSy/w480-h640/IMG_5752.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This lightweight cotton-linen blend jacket, which I made in 2014 using a vintage Seventies pattern (Butterick 4362), gets worn a ton and even my mom likes to wear it with the cuffs turned up. I made it along with matching pants (later turned into shorts). I never wore the two together as I did in the original modeling shots.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS93-sTzhNlmCJHeMw5wJIFzbnV5Mfl_0GkeAHAVZxZrrx_h1zyCllsFIpasYROQASBwFC0zmuCHJexVT5P4ieWNkAFc21ib0tvPccEFpA-Kj3GnoRxU-YhrXDdBo3JH80_sDmFGG9XdP-/s1280/IMG_5771.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS93-sTzhNlmCJHeMw5wJIFzbnV5Mfl_0GkeAHAVZxZrrx_h1zyCllsFIpasYROQASBwFC0zmuCHJexVT5P4ieWNkAFc21ib0tvPccEFpA-Kj3GnoRxU-YhrXDdBo3JH80_sDmFGG9XdP-/w480-h640/IMG_5771.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Another bold jacket I wear quite a bit -- it's a real conversation starter. I used a vintage stars-and-stripes cotton canvas I found at the Chelsea Flea Market. You may remember I also made a pair of jeans out of this fabric though I wear those less frequently (at my current pandemic-era weight, they don't fit).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewVbY0yDx3ASZDeaO-20HcivYL_m4xJdpu6hMcWWeMmG_8R5MBii1cVQmyfWJEfDaaoRlHF0UHFPgsoEx8fUnWFukdSsarFjMEovaKiiEfizDEfl7GcSqUn56aJg0MrKvosxrGEerFOrH/s1280/IMG_5759.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgewVbY0yDx3ASZDeaO-20HcivYL_m4xJdpu6hMcWWeMmG_8R5MBii1cVQmyfWJEfDaaoRlHF0UHFPgsoEx8fUnWFukdSsarFjMEovaKiiEfizDEfl7GcSqUn56aJg0MrKvosxrGEerFOrH/w480-h640/IMG_5759.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Cen0TH81xwp3M-ySZOP78BfAA_VQ2kmhfklrUi1eZyFgtyEdPvwNFs8SDHxWw2D101ow70M-Ta07tHdd5chY2MlFtA0yEf2mgSyfjZ7Rcfv8AdJ30htquXoOl1D0oajKavV5zm-t2g32/s1280/IMG_5761.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8Cen0TH81xwp3M-ySZOP78BfAA_VQ2kmhfklrUi1eZyFgtyEdPvwNFs8SDHxWw2D101ow70M-Ta07tHdd5chY2MlFtA0yEf2mgSyfjZ7Rcfv8AdJ30htquXoOl1D0oajKavV5zm-t2g32/w480-h640/IMG_5761.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I was all scheduled to film a second Bluprint class, this time on sewing jean jackets, but first Covid happened and then Bluprint shut down permanently. Fortunately I made these two samples for the class in my size and the Bluprint people graciously returned them to me when it became clear the class wasn't going to happen. I wear these from time to time but, as I have a lot of other jackets, they mostly hang.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfLSj7uqZOddMwSITB8HyheHdc5xlNkjXMbMWVyJQWTCHve9pSTaa8P3PUflQT9Jj744F2oZv8javLYcdOhwDN6LkWYO6t1kIjxWJwOyF9Mr0RowGKlrjB2JG_p9kiC9KFPJnrO_F1O42/s1280/IMG_5715.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiIfLSj7uqZOddMwSITB8HyheHdc5xlNkjXMbMWVyJQWTCHve9pSTaa8P3PUflQT9Jj744F2oZv8javLYcdOhwDN6LkWYO6t1kIjxWJwOyF9Mr0RowGKlrjB2JG_p9kiC9KFPJnrO_F1O42/w480-h640/IMG_5715.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This was one of my first makes from 2020, a vintage Eighties jacket with a Members Only vibe. I ended up removing the shoulder pads as they just made the jacket feel too wide for me proportionally. I've worn this jacket only a handful of times. I find it slightly boring, frankly.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpksqqWlrhLNCODpih0Z81KbGfVXOptCaiwDfsf0JVdTLQszF4Up9Zeh-w-OylneMHJB4-MLfNLPn_N426zOzSbz6lVfabkVBJcEPV7P_B_kgOZ4uOb4cWHJIiAjMdVW9kKqDiFQhItsC/s1280/IMG_5755.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmpksqqWlrhLNCODpih0Z81KbGfVXOptCaiwDfsf0JVdTLQszF4Up9Zeh-w-OylneMHJB4-MLfNLPn_N426zOzSbz6lVfabkVBJcEPV7P_B_kgOZ4uOb4cWHJIiAjMdVW9kKqDiFQhItsC/w480-h640/IMG_5755.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made this bold, water-resistant anorak using a Green Pepper pattern. It's fully lined and nicely constructed but I almost never wear it. I don't care for outwear that I have to pull over my head rather than zip up the front. Live and learn. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jSjkgjjGjvl3J24stexZ5mmNzOMetU1GboMt1Umd6vStcMcb9ElP_rdeZotLTzu4l0MfYVmm_iSL6apmCHZWD7RAIVQy84iTWnVFko-ta4VmPmbovC30tXB6JYnSIDb5fdhieLWottft/s1280/IMG_5733.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jSjkgjjGjvl3J24stexZ5mmNzOMetU1GboMt1Umd6vStcMcb9ElP_rdeZotLTzu4l0MfYVmm_iSL6apmCHZWD7RAIVQy84iTWnVFko-ta4VmPmbovC30tXB6JYnSIDb5fdhieLWottft/w480-h640/IMG_5733.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>What can I say about this little camo jacket? I almost never wear it. It's very lightweight, the fabric isn't that attractive to me, and the collar is too wide, giving it a dated look. There's truly nothing wrong with it but it's the last thing I reach for.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStdVNxziXS5RvPOHPLuO7uuB4KahD55wsZbUBVn2iHSUhkjWtekG0xxqDSbmHtdcoVjK5_XlPAJTV_x9hwGhMAH42NhUdIotHJtAkRBxH23n1m5-f9kOBmSzqdlGL4CNTix7eq2FANg_g/s1280/IMG_5777.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiStdVNxziXS5RvPOHPLuO7uuB4KahD55wsZbUBVn2iHSUhkjWtekG0xxqDSbmHtdcoVjK5_XlPAJTV_x9hwGhMAH42NhUdIotHJtAkRBxH23n1m5-f9kOBmSzqdlGL4CNTix7eq2FANg_g/w480-h640/IMG_5777.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I thought I'd include Cathy's vintage Fifties cotton sateen opera coat, which I made for her maternity photoshoot. The outfit actually won a <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/blog?s=1348764">Vintage Pattern Contest on Pattern Review in 2012</a>! Details <a href="https://sewing.patternreview.com/review/pattern/74236?ID=&Name=Peter%20in%20NYC&">here</a>.<br /></p><p>There are a few outerwear pieces I've sewn that I no longer own,
including my beautiful Issey Miyake leopard-print coat which I gave to a
female friend, and a stretch velour jean jacket I tossed. But as you can see,
everything else I've made for myself over the last decade is still
wearable. <br /></p><p>In closing, friends, I think I have a very extensive wardrobe of outwear. Perhaps I should postpone the Pendleton coat for next year at the earliest. Then again, these days, who knows what our lives are going to look like a year from now? </p><p>QUESTIONS:<br /></p><p>Does this seem like an unusually large outerwear wardrobe or is yours even bigger -- or both?<br /></p><p>Should I rationalize making another coat this year? </p><p>(Would you?) <br /></p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!<br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaq1Wy1grHqtL95_g48Ri5WvyhSirtbTLn15_oMKbbZuOm6cs9Dx56q3_zi7yQa2szCB118ChpZ679PeFs6ud2Up9f35CbRn7TkGFSBuIxT-PtL5GSjaZKdR04l7FXbE1qDzlj2fkSSDJa/s1280/IMG_5672.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaq1Wy1grHqtL95_g48Ri5WvyhSirtbTLn15_oMKbbZuOm6cs9Dx56q3_zi7yQa2szCB118ChpZ679PeFs6ud2Up9f35CbRn7TkGFSBuIxT-PtL5GSjaZKdR04l7FXbE1qDzlj2fkSSDJa/w640-h480/IMG_5672.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Whoops -- I forgot this silk-nylon taffeta Marc Jacobs daisy print jacket from 2013. Weird fabric and rarely worn.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com32tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-48702821141191554942021-01-04T16:57:00.007-05:002021-01-08T09:04:05.022-05:00Good-bye, 2020!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZ4zDjtVx3r3_8MdursSLCx7UU_6hqJ5sS9-YAP6vEUom3XukBwGVKCciEkyamELmrnf1FSbGKeQQIqL1yyN4A1uVLhy_FENq97ngtiZMnYnTeEG1aiIdUg_QoFSxZNdwu4GSgVa0IMDX/s1280/IMG_4083.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="962" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdZ4zDjtVx3r3_8MdursSLCx7UU_6hqJ5sS9-YAP6vEUom3XukBwGVKCciEkyamELmrnf1FSbGKeQQIqL1yyN4A1uVLhy_FENq97ngtiZMnYnTeEG1aiIdUg_QoFSxZNdwu4GSgVa0IMDX/w482-h640/IMG_4083.jpeg" width="482" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Friends, another year has ended and it's time formally to bid it farewell.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I'm confident that few of us were sorry to see 2020 go. While every year is different from every other, 2020 takes the cake. Will 2021 bring relief from the tumult of a global pandemic, social and political turmoil, and economic despair? We shall see.</p><p>I am fortunate that nobody in my family got sick, though my brother is an ER doctor and hence on the front lines and my SIL also works in healthcare and has a lot of patient contact. (They have both recently received the vaccine which is a good thing, I hope). My mom normally spends a week every month with them and the grandchildren (who are now 4); they live just on the other side of town. From March through August she remained with us. Finally we decided that it was worth the risk for her to go visit them and see the kids (plus, frankly, we needed a break). So far, everything has been fine and we're all grateful for that. Michael has been able to work from home, which is also fortunate: we have been minimally impacted by the pandemic, relatively speaking. Also, we're both introverted homebodies: we don't seek a lot of outside, in-person social contact.<br /></p><p>To be honest, this past year is a bit of blur. I'm glad I have my blog posts to remind me what I was up to. As far as quarantining, we continue to avoid having people over whenever we can and we try to avoid indoor spaces most of the time. We get groceries delivered but we go into supermarkets and drug stores when we need to. I swing by the Chelsea Flea Market almost every weekend; it feels safe since it's outdoors and everyone wears a mask. We don't go to restaurants, neither indoor nor outdoor, but we get take-out from a few favorite places roughly once a week. I've gone fabric shopping in the Garment District a few times but mostly I've purchased fabric (and a few choice vintage patterns) on eBay and sewn from my stash. I am fortunate to have a large stock of fabric, patterns, notions -- and sewing machines! -- on hand.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwunjXOeDrfdQSCLOM7TIdzImv3O2U8NgvXGO1CiW96kMg9PMuQpUP2oqaxLUfVai6x9H5GKI5GIZzC3fdhhyYyNrB0-hw3952hpJsFGsvoqeLNw7AKS6IS9MvoBL2nTUwgD5hQXGZWc9/s1280/A3FE6CAF-1B9C-434A-BAEE-4B66419A5186.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1025" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipwunjXOeDrfdQSCLOM7TIdzImv3O2U8NgvXGO1CiW96kMg9PMuQpUP2oqaxLUfVai6x9H5GKI5GIZzC3fdhhyYyNrB0-hw3952hpJsFGsvoqeLNw7AKS6IS9MvoBL2nTUwgD5hQXGZWc9/w512-h640/A3FE6CAF-1B9C-434A-BAEE-4B66419A5186.jpg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I sewed a lot of masks in 2020.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>My city-run gym closed in March and hasn't yet reopened to the public so I haven't been able to swim. As exercise is important to me, I've substituted running (which I've been doing on and off for forty years), indoor exercise, biking, and good old-fashioned walking. I wear a bandana over my mouth when I'm exercising outside--I don't worry a lot about outdoor transmission though I do try to keep my distance from others. I've seen a couple of friends outside, always masked. Otherwise it's Zoom or Facetime for socializing. Compared to many people, we've had it easy. It's nice to have loved ones around. </p><p>The biggest loss in 2020 was our chihuahua Willy. In November of 2019
he was diagnosed with lymphoma and, frankly, we weren't sure he'd survive through
January of 2020. We decided we weren't going to put him
through any extreme (to us) medical interventions: he was already an older dog
(12+) and had heart problems for which we gave him medications
(both he and Freddy have enlarged hearts, an issue common among older
small-breed dogs). <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsDm5DA9dTwEqgKyR0GJkLsP9kq-HTaWAKcg2NgInb0pk8Eur1rfSbDwUvMGKs5q2uQP-tLYvHZsm4mKwt5pvBKd_4svsX4B7HCMHuHtpotBkO-T51Zl37lewacspAvrCXFcyo2nY5qc_/s1280/willy8.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGsDm5DA9dTwEqgKyR0GJkLsP9kq-HTaWAKcg2NgInb0pk8Eur1rfSbDwUvMGKs5q2uQP-tLYvHZsm4mKwt5pvBKd_4svsX4B7HCMHuHtpotBkO-T51Zl37lewacspAvrCXFcyo2nY5qc_/w480-h640/willy8.jpg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Miraculously, Willy was pretty much normal through September 2020. We monitored his various tumors, which grew very slowly. He likely had what is known as indolent lymphoma, which progresses slowly. Finally, late one night at the end of September he was having trouble breathing and was clearly in distress. We took him to the emergency vet and decided, after a consult, that his prospects were poor. Of course it was hard to say goodbye but Willy had a lovely life and brought a great deal of joy to many, many people. He never missed a meal or a dog walk, right up to his final day: it all happened fast, with a minimum of suffering. He was a sweet little dog and a very good sport!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN6eIjDZ_JeFsZyGH7hw-8zl5vJq0c73aZLG5T9f17BZAxTg09FFFHkYrrRgq76snG3mbL7QU6oIWFdm5z8YlIfmkNzMylHFUFlCt_KdN9XP02QgWrUX4_1_aZoqUuuj6aD8KtnJj6t_0/s2008/willywig.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1606" data-original-width="2008" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCN6eIjDZ_JeFsZyGH7hw-8zl5vJq0c73aZLG5T9f17BZAxTg09FFFHkYrrRgq76snG3mbL7QU6oIWFdm5z8YlIfmkNzMylHFUFlCt_KdN9XP02QgWrUX4_1_aZoqUuuj6aD8KtnJj6t_0/w640-h512/willywig.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAg_-q8Dy7Qa9qrYFjXg7YS42l-_7aGcz88BUd3WnHUpFjQlGvNuI8_Wd5SoPICgi_VBbGyLIKKDzo6YBoGqCGntzFwVk4vYkRO5eviH_2jLxA1A3sNIYrMDjsbe9lP88ND-_u_RAsbAby/s1280/willyandfreddy.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAg_-q8Dy7Qa9qrYFjXg7YS42l-_7aGcz88BUd3WnHUpFjQlGvNuI8_Wd5SoPICgi_VBbGyLIKKDzo6YBoGqCGntzFwVk4vYkRO5eviH_2jLxA1A3sNIYrMDjsbe9lP88ND-_u_RAsbAby/w640-h480/willyandfreddy.jpg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Dozing in the morning sun. Freddy, who's now 15, is hanging in there.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>On other fronts, all things considered, I sewed a lot in 2020. I made dozens of masks for family and a few friends and neighbors. Some of my sewing projects were exclusive to Threads Magazine, so I haven't shared them here, but I was excited to win a men's suit repurposing challenge which you should be able to read about <a href="https://www.threadsmagazine.com/2020/11/13/mens-suit-repurposing-project-creating-a-1940s-womens-suit">here</a>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8zRSOARKm9WhoDRJGua_Yf4sLhQtexMwelGNw2jHwHjFZbA_dy_0sdBVLkmMdlHDY_L2ndnLGprT9zfcwEMwsKPDJoeRbW1AviZEJwzdy9nCKLw1r_6d5sd1f7W1y4Ubk5-Et6nhjdoE/s1280/IMG_3520.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgb8zRSOARKm9WhoDRJGua_Yf4sLhQtexMwelGNw2jHwHjFZbA_dy_0sdBVLkmMdlHDY_L2ndnLGprT9zfcwEMwsKPDJoeRbW1AviZEJwzdy9nCKLw1r_6d5sd1f7W1y4Ubk5-Et6nhjdoE/w480-h640/IMG_3520.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I'll probably skip an annual Best and Worst sewing project list: I liked everything. I'm happy to have made Michael his faux fur coat at long last, since I'd purchased the fur and lining 3+ years ago and it just sat. He has been wearing the coat a lot now that the weather has gotten colder. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsVigd4vzPv-7OczfhfGumswGlMQHT7ETsxZ77CnKeyGZUWKUHta8H4r_wEclsAkpPWqx6tSU9MOSEN0IWc1WSvfv0z2a1x6nghgpMAIglrBOlO2IkdTYhopm90ioI2ewxgGOnkbHHPBk/s1280/IMG_3773.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYsVigd4vzPv-7OczfhfGumswGlMQHT7ETsxZ77CnKeyGZUWKUHta8H4r_wEclsAkpPWqx6tSU9MOSEN0IWc1WSvfv0z2a1x6nghgpMAIglrBOlO2IkdTYhopm90ioI2ewxgGOnkbHHPBk/w484-h640/IMG_3773.jpeg" width="484" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-G0M4kzeCghW9Dv2X5Wrqx8qytWH9mhElOHXRKTsvxBlRQJlIfYyCefvDSct_3_BelrghjVtNJQcu4Lpg_rOeDJBYxxZ4R_TUyjecr1IBS3tDlmmt8TjLT-d-zsBFuIGtkC-EEjggjha/s1280/IMG_3485.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1032" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho-G0M4kzeCghW9Dv2X5Wrqx8qytWH9mhElOHXRKTsvxBlRQJlIfYyCefvDSct_3_BelrghjVtNJQcu4Lpg_rOeDJBYxxZ4R_TUyjecr1IBS3tDlmmt8TjLT-d-zsBFuIGtkC-EEjggjha/w516-h640/IMG_3485.jpeg" width="516" /></a></div><p></p><p>In closing, compared to so many people whose lives have been disrupted, we've been fortunate.<br /></p><p>So here's hoping for better things ahead. I feel blessed to have sewing to keep me engaged, creatively challenged, and connected to others.</p><p>Happy New Year, everybody!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeqXs-8IxVlwuGM_SFpB4h5YZPhX0J4RJhRxE5h_8jffj6hkbvGQ4Nz1KzxE_o0_PwKDeLGN72DZ25p2mQ7G57ABDtnj2-xzG9QaR828A_p6ueSd6V-dHPRYkwd3hQd2OSNLtpej4L4m5/s1600/willyrunning.JPG" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1114" data-original-width="1600" height="444" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNeqXs-8IxVlwuGM_SFpB4h5YZPhX0J4RJhRxE5h_8jffj6hkbvGQ4Nz1KzxE_o0_PwKDeLGN72DZ25p2mQ7G57ABDtnj2-xzG9QaR828A_p6ueSd6V-dHPRYkwd3hQd2OSNLtpej4L4m5/w640-h444/willyrunning.JPG" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Happy memories on Fire Island<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p><br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-50437939778313661732020-12-01T18:20:00.002-05:002020-12-03T19:57:26.464-05:00Modeling My Finished Flight Suit - McCall's 2054!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3ZIJHL7GQxQ5yefHO9LrawCxpCO05-T0-TOQDm1M5Gt0UzwmLh8l_N7e8N442NTMME_QyujM8nOhJsDrVdDj_HlQgmGnfjRQO2fgN5S-V-QWjo3qztytexUzZJlRmK7zAxdMgZjCpB-8/s1280/IMG_4347.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjx3ZIJHL7GQxQ5yefHO9LrawCxpCO05-T0-TOQDm1M5Gt0UzwmLh8l_N7e8N442NTMME_QyujM8nOhJsDrVdDj_HlQgmGnfjRQO2fgN5S-V-QWjo3qztytexUzZJlRmK7zAxdMgZjCpB-8/w480-h640/IMG_4347.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Friends, the flight suit is finished and here I am wearing it!<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>Did I mention in my last post that it shrank a few inches in the wash? I ended up adding a 5" wide panel to the bottom of each leg so that I would have some extra length in case I want to tuck it into boots, wear it rolled up or just leave it long. I'll share a few shots of the shorter version (which honestly doesn't look bad) and the lengthened version as well.</p><p>Here's the shorter version. It's fine but remember, the hem is unfinished, not turned up at all. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuIpSrTNxlhX-44kqZjAGtgiUvPVhP2OTvB_S3xH1WM38-t2nL5yhi-yhscVkLpBOyZ3ZaznKufAGWLqmgi1eZSV8gGPwON095jdGZIu2-O-dpE1OTpW6mY4m2xWk9QFLXqcsR7CxAii6/s1280/IMG_3535.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="847" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKuIpSrTNxlhX-44kqZjAGtgiUvPVhP2OTvB_S3xH1WM38-t2nL5yhi-yhscVkLpBOyZ3ZaznKufAGWLqmgi1eZSV8gGPwON095jdGZIu2-O-dpE1OTpW6mY4m2xWk9QFLXqcsR7CxAii6/w424-h640/IMG_3535.jpeg" width="424" /></a></div><p></p><p>And here's the lengthened version:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6yVG-JImZPr43Xhfdl7T4aawJEt4hgOeLl5nONw6mB0TIOOuubn_H11pPA7dcZnJj3ZFcTKmpbwb0Bo4rjl0xCeWN6fM-yZiZBYPCBp_vno36vcqzRavmL0W1wJ9L4TjVsFLVvp622pM/s1280/IMG_4421.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic6yVG-JImZPr43Xhfdl7T4aawJEt4hgOeLl5nONw6mB0TIOOuubn_H11pPA7dcZnJj3ZFcTKmpbwb0Bo4rjl0xCeWN6fM-yZiZBYPCBp_vno36vcqzRavmL0W1wJ9L4TjVsFLVvp622pM/w480-h640/IMG_4421.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I guess you can guess which one I prefer. Here's the flight suit from the back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3j4w67JAhwMoZcutivOWTsMt0OSzg5gG7R6oJsV9NACvUmRsH-b3Jx8qc7hQq9wxC_jZ-lBxzSGsaJDa_0QHKoHqLfvFfSzyi4TUfZNfkayqQVPX_YPyFB16ke0aZVJ2nOUgikpewiH5V/s1280/IMG_4361.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3j4w67JAhwMoZcutivOWTsMt0OSzg5gG7R6oJsV9NACvUmRsH-b3Jx8qc7hQq9wxC_jZ-lBxzSGsaJDa_0QHKoHqLfvFfSzyi4TUfZNfkayqQVPX_YPyFB16ke0aZVJ2nOUgikpewiH5V/w480-h640/IMG_4361.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-3wQD2oY252GjO5uDiJsgwHjL-PDKvwy-kE44Cy6dgJEIWPZsn7B2Yataae0gb9HderufXwoCUIYyoholgtPXGoC1eXGa_i6TGhvBMFuZ49mMhWa_m1APH9V21vgS4dJ_3rKEHIEYvGj/s1280/IMG_4408.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY-3wQD2oY252GjO5uDiJsgwHjL-PDKvwy-kE44Cy6dgJEIWPZsn7B2Yataae0gb9HderufXwoCUIYyoholgtPXGoC1eXGa_i6TGhvBMFuZ49mMhWa_m1APH9V21vgS4dJ_3rKEHIEYvGj/w480-h640/IMG_4408.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Would it have been more practical to sew this entirely in one color? Probably. But the orange makes it a little more interesting. Plus, with a jacket on top, the only orange visible is the collar and only if I'm wearing it down. If I'm wearing the collar up you only see a little orange along the outer edge. Plus the orange zipper and orange topstitching of course!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTBgp6TH7Bhk8waAW8ePHCVB2vkf0nNrxPqPldAZqXegQhVf4_5XU20Hf0ftJWRA8BO9omQORO0P4ywRHgNQIy0h9WPNjVytypbYUulA7sEkgUlXK88g-OshYMthfWZLRVlwhySXLLM_d/s1280/IMG_4420.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfTBgp6TH7Bhk8waAW8ePHCVB2vkf0nNrxPqPldAZqXegQhVf4_5XU20Hf0ftJWRA8BO9omQORO0P4ywRHgNQIy0h9WPNjVytypbYUulA7sEkgUlXK88g-OshYMthfWZLRVlwhySXLLM_d/w480-h640/IMG_4420.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYinY6BSJdbc4LoNc_DQqd05cnVJjaCBowL_XLWzCOyI4peHPX2AXuckyXu4sVw_wFjv_gRPX2xL9fHfgEhcgwzZNLr7od_lWs858UknxnMQqgoQytB86jsvgVzBnskCvsbBNHuYdxXoKU/s1280/IMG_3563.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="854" data-original-width="1280" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYinY6BSJdbc4LoNc_DQqd05cnVJjaCBowL_XLWzCOyI4peHPX2AXuckyXu4sVw_wFjv_gRPX2xL9fHfgEhcgwzZNLr7od_lWs858UknxnMQqgoQytB86jsvgVzBnskCvsbBNHuYdxXoKU/w640-h428/IMG_3563.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexs8Cet1zjfhN7Ea0KmoJIWNW0b-6lTSxnu5V6ACZeploTMJdk5D-tQT2O0FtbpJEIYx4Ph2nzlk3nApY5ZQIz78JbuLioIaMDvkPcxWOjigLfLqkTSthW0j-aChX-0gRzUcXDRmAo7HY/s640/DHWP3817.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="512" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgexs8Cet1zjfhN7Ea0KmoJIWNW0b-6lTSxnu5V6ACZeploTMJdk5D-tQT2O0FtbpJEIYx4Ph2nzlk3nApY5ZQIz78JbuLioIaMDvkPcxWOjigLfLqkTSthW0j-aChX-0gRzUcXDRmAo7HY/w512-h640/DHWP3817.jpeg" width="512" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Chelsea Flea Market (before I added the extra length).<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_GwKgWqLWnyqi9EaqmZnNJX3rSQ9yag6Z5ndqR_I3qQqHavVddgFWgBD32HTDlHDde2bxLP5AIuhCQ5gdpGwlr9KE7dflrCgXS8ypHAwx-dLBmlTga_nsExeW8qrBv43CcUi_eSotcHt/s1280/IMG_4393.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQ_GwKgWqLWnyqi9EaqmZnNJX3rSQ9yag6Z5ndqR_I3qQqHavVddgFWgBD32HTDlHDde2bxLP5AIuhCQ5gdpGwlr9KE7dflrCgXS8ypHAwx-dLBmlTga_nsExeW8qrBv43CcUi_eSotcHt/w480-h640/IMG_4393.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>And that's it. I don't think I have anything else to add about McCalls's 2054--it's an excellent pattern and very wearable. I'm actually tempted to make another one in solid navy twill, but that may have to wait till next year. Then again, next year is but a month away; time flies. And in my new flight suit, I can fly with it!</p><p>Thanks for reading, everybody and happy sewing!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nGT0UDEtV5n40OVSJUIcBe3xxnn-xS6dPgGw6WVOSnVsKSaoJmZAH1jCKOE_BrjcvqboISRMb_VJ4y6vRfJo-pjBZlXz5bjSgYaLx1Zh1zYcSqytptS7mnmPopGImQXnhY4bx_cLg1G1/s1280/IMG_4349.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="945" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_nGT0UDEtV5n40OVSJUIcBe3xxnn-xS6dPgGw6WVOSnVsKSaoJmZAH1jCKOE_BrjcvqboISRMb_VJ4y6vRfJo-pjBZlXz5bjSgYaLx1Zh1zYcSqytptS7mnmPopGImQXnhY4bx_cLg1G1/w472-h640/IMG_4349.jpeg" width="472" /></a></div><p>PS -- Simplicity also has a flight suit pattern, 8722, but I think the McCalls one is a little nicer. Still, you might want to take a look: it has a fly shield and seems to include a hooded version.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Z52ZUXau93j1uziDy8QNz9RU2_FNt-5ykUGD4Ogd93qFbzzRl7eKmPOeTG9xokg6NUITNlNNdJWgu4MEYyy8PArIyglSFHC0D5G9_YLAaQGyNgsjcVGuO9zcfv-cykaJ57vcbt9GOAK2/s2781/simp8722.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2781" data-original-width="1588" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1Z52ZUXau93j1uziDy8QNz9RU2_FNt-5ykUGD4Ogd93qFbzzRl7eKmPOeTG9xokg6NUITNlNNdJWgu4MEYyy8PArIyglSFHC0D5G9_YLAaQGyNgsjcVGuO9zcfv-cykaJ57vcbt9GOAK2/w366-h640/simp8722.jpg" width="366" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iW8Z50t-_NFDb2t0teYhOt1LB3WlTSI6swxeUk3k6OyyIWophuveXS91sR8B_iLFSrfKgetpMinXUU7JNdRGCPh6a-T9sUtOnMeI91Kzvzc0eSjXEsIp6XvD2D54XSgXVntrdYwqA0su/s2560/simplicity-unisex-flight-suit-pattern-8722-AV6-scaled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2560" data-original-width="2560" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_iW8Z50t-_NFDb2t0teYhOt1LB3WlTSI6swxeUk3k6OyyIWophuveXS91sR8B_iLFSrfKgetpMinXUU7JNdRGCPh6a-T9sUtOnMeI91Kzvzc0eSjXEsIp6XvD2D54XSgXVntrdYwqA0su/w400-h400/simplicity-unisex-flight-suit-pattern-8722-AV6-scaled.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86254322106938531252020-11-16T16:51:00.007-05:002020-11-18T08:28:05.462-05:00McCall's 2054 Flight Suit Pattern: Challenges and Caveats!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPe3FWzFOA3Gs3jYwecH0B5F69WVPQxjLVu7TCYtI0TP5_YCex43Ms9HbZDi7VqI8B8JtP2lLOp7KReHxe9CH4Stp2uG_Arhx-TB4R4hu0nxxySH50wMbANwOMlSO5reQu-y995O3HDkv2/s1280/IMG_3856.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPe3FWzFOA3Gs3jYwecH0B5F69WVPQxjLVu7TCYtI0TP5_YCex43Ms9HbZDi7VqI8B8JtP2lLOp7KReHxe9CH4Stp2uG_Arhx-TB4R4hu0nxxySH50wMbANwOMlSO5reQu-y995O3HDkv2/w480-h640/IMG_3856.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Readers, my flight suit project has been extremely enjoyable but it has not been without its challenges.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>As I told you in my last post, I decided to make this on a whim -- I was inspired by someone I saw at the Chelsea Flea Market who looked terrific in a similar style. I chose to make it in a stretch cotton twill (horizontal stretch only, i.e. along the weft). If you ever decide to make this pattern, I recommend not choosing a stretch fabric: seams along the stretch (horizontal seams in this case) tend to end up wavy unless you're very careful. <br /></p><p>I addressed this in two ways: most of the pockets I added were cut from a non-stretch orange cotton twill so they were completely stable. For the waistline seam -- which I had to add so I could have front slant pockets -- I added a strip of my selvage to the seam so it would not stretch. You could also use pre-shrunk twill tape or a strip of any lightweight non-stretch fabric. </p><p>Additionally, I found my Bernina walking foot to be very helpful. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0I275RIOO123OQcc6BHEHtrxFHZMS-AADYa98kbXyluXx4XIYzBfbhoLTuCywXyh_sww2kdUjOTV5DqxuN1ZauF1FQVkR1GYsTAw_0SEq1GUWUxnHR-BWdj-ryadxAzm6_F-psPNfGjsQ/s1280/IMG_4221.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0I275RIOO123OQcc6BHEHtrxFHZMS-AADYa98kbXyluXx4XIYzBfbhoLTuCywXyh_sww2kdUjOTV5DqxuN1ZauF1FQVkR1GYsTAw_0SEq1GUWUxnHR-BWdj-ryadxAzm6_F-psPNfGjsQ/w480-h640/IMG_4221.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I had originally planned to add other colors to this flight suit and I originally cut the big zippered front pocket in orange and mustard (using a cotton remnant I had in my stash). In the end I thought it looked too much like a plunging V neckline (not to mention a Burger King uniform) so I decided to re-cut it in my stretch tan twill instead. To stabilize the twill, I underlined the pocket in a lighter-colored non-stretch twill I had in my stash.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiqxNVlSk8q3UaTDFgJ-ksoWSQ0bRVpAljjP5OTP06-OZ2YsrFaMuQm-ClwJo5g5octuMItx8H4BTgBNSzsChWa-C9HxmeHdTDhmBdRlMSP0uyhMlOPCfWd2SmN6WNd2ktk3pp0qmeUT2/s1280/IMG_4187.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiqxNVlSk8q3UaTDFgJ-ksoWSQ0bRVpAljjP5OTP06-OZ2YsrFaMuQm-ClwJo5g5octuMItx8H4BTgBNSzsChWa-C9HxmeHdTDhmBdRlMSP0uyhMlOPCfWd2SmN6WNd2ktk3pp0qmeUT2/w480-h640/IMG_4187.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqLWjsBwkcv5NWYdrODWzc1sH4ZS0aGe2P6FEwowQJi5s6W2u_ODuWWk4Oio8A4ySX62uf9a7HRB7g0sDVREHaxAljn5-1T0DYzKrTMsv6iQQY1gutTcmBvcIPBcJ0TIsFMLysREXMGUS/s1280/IMG_4210.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkqLWjsBwkcv5NWYdrODWzc1sH4ZS0aGe2P6FEwowQJi5s6W2u_ODuWWk4Oio8A4ySX62uf9a7HRB7g0sDVREHaxAljn5-1T0DYzKrTMsv6iQQY1gutTcmBvcIPBcJ0TIsFMLysREXMGUS/w480-h640/IMG_4210.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I decided I really needed pants pockets I could keep my hands in. I used a pocket pattern piece from an old Simplicity pattern I had on hand. I cut the pocket bags from that same light tan, non-stretch twill.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAOcx6ALSjsy9q3wfSe65keHJU1ujurTMuR4npQfMiAnuvyAtRj6pZFuE2DOI74XDqmEkCKxJxwve1fjUWS30nNalyLfylAkKtiHN_vaZKtA5k6P9vp0Z4VSI90W6Hg5QxUjj7eNFsTZD/s1280/IMG_4155.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioAOcx6ALSjsy9q3wfSe65keHJU1ujurTMuR4npQfMiAnuvyAtRj6pZFuE2DOI74XDqmEkCKxJxwve1fjUWS30nNalyLfylAkKtiHN_vaZKtA5k6P9vp0Z4VSI90W6Hg5QxUjj7eNFsTZD/w480-h640/IMG_4155.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQgCc_fPgFgkTPArC85kdkclQyRKINsp915v3edofuDF_2pPQF29O9xuph6tS0FGFeSKiDPU9zoqYhSaImhCyFCRSDmApckVhX7gfTPpZRF5GwhFb_y7NtlTDE1RVIBEw7zXXQmvEg8va/s1280/IMG_4160.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnQgCc_fPgFgkTPArC85kdkclQyRKINsp915v3edofuDF_2pPQF29O9xuph6tS0FGFeSKiDPU9zoqYhSaImhCyFCRSDmApckVhX7gfTPpZRF5GwhFb_y7NtlTDE1RVIBEw7zXXQmvEg8va/w480-h640/IMG_4160.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I included a lot of the many special details the pattern includes, like the sleeve armhole grommets and Velcro tabs at the cuffs.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2uE1hIAC63ZXSc9ZsgERIqTlYAyKXHoiM_Yan2UmkM1JeU8RkusnkFsN6JKw_-G2z6k3fNL8vhOXFj3vYxXW8wC_qquPYvOYKKIzYy7owx9N9HSRKOkpI2sC12Q3kANjnGSTG3YIQbZp/s1280/JFPF1955.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-2uE1hIAC63ZXSc9ZsgERIqTlYAyKXHoiM_Yan2UmkM1JeU8RkusnkFsN6JKw_-G2z6k3fNL8vhOXFj3vYxXW8wC_qquPYvOYKKIzYy7owx9N9HSRKOkpI2sC12Q3kANjnGSTG3YIQbZp/w640-h640/JFPF1955.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>After laundering, the twill had a wonderful weathered look--I decided not to iron it except for a few touch-ups at the collar and cuffs.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFwC2K6Im5btgOowcaCl5ax93zTuK7BXsKggLyESjIpd0Q4CZRwDd4FTe24_t4U5DQrVIue5y1xzQtvS9M0A-AhyphenhyphenO9QqTc4xGPJbCRvHEs_hF7ZX3U32yn3srJHyfyf9mZT00xtIEiIjw/s1280/IMG_4235.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbFwC2K6Im5btgOowcaCl5ax93zTuK7BXsKggLyESjIpd0Q4CZRwDd4FTe24_t4U5DQrVIue5y1xzQtvS9M0A-AhyphenhyphenO9QqTc4xGPJbCRvHEs_hF7ZX3U32yn3srJHyfyf9mZT00xtIEiIjw/w480-h640/IMG_4235.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Overall, McCall's 2054 is excellent. It seems to have been reviewed only once on Pattern Review, and a Google search yields only a few photos, which surprises me. The pattern, released in 2016, is part of the McCall's Cosplay line but there's really nothing costume-y about this pattern beyond the styling on the pattern envelope. It's a pretty authentic-looking flight suit. </p><p> Here's an authentic flight suit:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1sn9kKxxcguVww9pUN5nFP8nVc5RE1NF__QfnTn1Njlx1m0kWwNH5PFccfvemGazSHq46ND0ELdnPzyxLYP_Ncu86SdYzXlRgf4r_lMSSWKnsLaAbqCXIsiMrAtHcbNv25B8sl_ZxeaQ/s1153/51YK8DFZlXL._fAC_UX679_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1153" data-original-width="679" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjB1sn9kKxxcguVww9pUN5nFP8nVc5RE1NF__QfnTn1Njlx1m0kWwNH5PFccfvemGazSHq46ND0ELdnPzyxLYP_Ncu86SdYzXlRgf4r_lMSSWKnsLaAbqCXIsiMrAtHcbNv25B8sl_ZxeaQ/w376-h640/51YK8DFZlXL._fAC_UX679_.jpg" width="376" /></a></div><p>I actually have no idea who this character is supposed to be so maybe you can enlighten me. The pattern envelope says "Resistance." Proud Boys? Antifa?<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_P-7SMMxTotmns8HWOcBq2KatlZ3eDC_rWHflijQhH2oBgTunfqoFQhjCZlmYgSYMgkUtcSVVxolcN03m4Hpj8TR-jnc6SG7qRax585CFjn1LDFeMYxnT07h97Q8A6ObYGlWmO2RqaX8/s1800/M2054_03__86456.1579970967.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1800" data-original-width="1309" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp_P-7SMMxTotmns8HWOcBq2KatlZ3eDC_rWHflijQhH2oBgTunfqoFQhjCZlmYgSYMgkUtcSVVxolcN03m4Hpj8TR-jnc6SG7qRax585CFjn1LDFeMYxnT07h97Q8A6ObYGlWmO2RqaX8/w466-h640/M2054_03__86456.1579970967.jpg" width="466" /></a></div><p>I made a few changes to the original design. As I mentioned, I added front slant pockets, which required adding a front waist seam. It's barely visible since it's mainly covered by the belt, but in the original, the front torso and leg are cut as one, which requires bigger pieces of fabric, so adding a waist seam can also be more practical. (BTW, this pattern requires about 4 yards of fabric if you add all the pockets.)<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucX-Ap2jZhmxzaSvoE9wbSSsOQkRtD-UFJVaKovnCXkFOonKY7gGHtXGf7Keij6YIyoshYEGIqMGcOdTP7O_yh1xMC0w-8V6BANVXJMjllRlrnGm-aSod4suqVfSb_I9cufYSEf_4vKwa/s656/IMG_3862.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="656" data-original-width="442" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgucX-Ap2jZhmxzaSvoE9wbSSsOQkRtD-UFJVaKovnCXkFOonKY7gGHtXGf7Keij6YIyoshYEGIqMGcOdTP7O_yh1xMC0w-8V6BANVXJMjllRlrnGm-aSod4suqVfSb_I9cufYSEf_4vKwa/w432-h640/IMG_3862.jpeg" width="432" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlUSOS-dneqrq3q6Q4M61xqZTdoQJZ7i5q9S5mXruQeSKymsyrp3ADyVNzHuEh3Vz7Tu5INxqMdpwU-Y_9qz1aDdGLeVOt3FRKBEubk0lRXcZY_Hg-CIooCqVIw_FBSwINg9JfjCubBD7/s1280/IMG_4334.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMlUSOS-dneqrq3q6Q4M61xqZTdoQJZ7i5q9S5mXruQeSKymsyrp3ADyVNzHuEh3Vz7Tu5INxqMdpwU-Y_9qz1aDdGLeVOt3FRKBEubk0lRXcZY_Hg-CIooCqVIw_FBSwINg9JfjCubBD7/w480-h640/IMG_4334.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The pattern calls for an exterior back waist casing for the belt. I added it but it looked bulky and bunchy so I removed it. As it turns out the belt hardly shifts so the casing is unnecessary.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8948w4qhXSM_K19J0eVYYRezYQqErKWmh_4rnXRS4ccBBNgYm2v5URKzcNg2_b8Fvwsla8n4pLTCtFTMn0KN1DfyMMTi23vxiWLPbgahyZLmQWuVm0N4iZkserEwLM7ubCwA2br8ZLWK/s1280/IMG_4320.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc8948w4qhXSM_K19J0eVYYRezYQqErKWmh_4rnXRS4ccBBNgYm2v5URKzcNg2_b8Fvwsla8n4pLTCtFTMn0KN1DfyMMTi23vxiWLPbgahyZLmQWuVm0N4iZkserEwLM7ubCwA2br8ZLWK/w480-h640/IMG_4320.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRY_TtJGQ94qAV_qgXMzby6LjD8JPUfM3zOgUjpb7Ju_JQw6DvmmOg6w0WhPT11OtkeJpgFLTB1iVzqwnriIMrIqVVIga7yh-f2-UiuyMDD30l07DEqDErBs_dXe3jBhfh6jSsOR0Wc70/s1280/IMG_4324.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfRY_TtJGQ94qAV_qgXMzby6LjD8JPUfM3zOgUjpb7Ju_JQw6DvmmOg6w0WhPT11OtkeJpgFLTB1iVzqwnriIMrIqVVIga7yh-f2-UiuyMDD30l07DEqDErBs_dXe3jBhfh6jSsOR0Wc70/w480-h640/IMG_4324.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>After I had already added a patch pocket to both sleeves, I realized that the instructions only called for one. I thought about removing the second one but in the end, I decided I liked having both. I also skipped the pants patch pockets--I believe the pattern has four. Too much bulk on the leg for me, plus I would never really use them. I added only one front torso pocket instead of two (I didn't want this to be totally symmetrical).<br /></p><p>I also skipped the gusset at the ankle. It's an authentic detail but I wouldn't use it and once I added it, I wouldn't be able to change the length of the pants, which, it turns out, was an issue.</p><p>Here's the challenge with a flight suit or jumpsuit: once it's cut, it's hard to adjust the fit. This is why I made a muslin. You have to decide if this is a garment you intend to wear over regular clothes or just by itself. If you're going to wear this like coveralls, it's going to need to be baggier.</p><p>One more thing. I pre-shrank my cotton twill just as I always do. But it still shrank when I washed and dried the flight suit. In fact, I lost 2" of length on the leg. Luckily I had the 2" to spare but only just. And after trying on the flight suit with a variety of different shoes and sneakers, and not being certain how I might want to wear it in the future, I decided to add a 5 1/2" extension to the leg. That's right: five and a half inches! I have never done this before but I am so glad I did. I no longer have to worry about the length continuing to shrink, and it might.</p><p>Here's a quick shot of how it looked originally. The length may look fine to you -- it did to me initially -- but I have NO extra length here, not an inch; the hem is unfinished. I felt like this garment needs more weight at the hem, visually as well as--I can't think of the word, but it needs a more substantial hem. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL47ZTGb7-Bd4sPJ_8sdwGR34cqyKtUXYu_tWR0VHRDijjLCLMSxfd0SqI6y6rWI4tVPRmtaJiw-l-WopxrUIGjM1TOdRtBDcFN_fIrSL_sZRw-E9HQe9QgVqo5m88xM8JKqWcO7MZQCrV/s1280/IMG_3542.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1203" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhL47ZTGb7-Bd4sPJ_8sdwGR34cqyKtUXYu_tWR0VHRDijjLCLMSxfd0SqI6y6rWI4tVPRmtaJiw-l-WopxrUIGjM1TOdRtBDcFN_fIrSL_sZRw-E9HQe9QgVqo5m88xM8JKqWcO7MZQCrV/w602-h640/IMG_3542.jpeg" width="602" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here's the leg with the new extension.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOOza74sDtt26WqONIl_Mgm3aBGB78ULxCodKdD56jg9Ld2vzF0iMnbZE2jKwOuXVRxM_5OpRD1UsaPqfmXjV6MnWOC_fyhW97zNJG_IxBMu3pKlb4fDwoefAgpVTVZ39Jks2ocMuidaI/s1280/IMG_4382.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWOOza74sDtt26WqONIl_Mgm3aBGB78ULxCodKdD56jg9Ld2vzF0iMnbZE2jKwOuXVRxM_5OpRD1UsaPqfmXjV6MnWOC_fyhW97zNJG_IxBMu3pKlb4fDwoefAgpVTVZ39Jks2ocMuidaI/w480-h640/IMG_4382.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo52SraqK9cvqBz6OJ4pY7biUk1O3DLAOqayqlK3jwr9zx1E_8mbto5qRrhX9FaIU5xkacqAI4UeP7jRcW7fZnkYh_7w2U3OPN1VW-L9fKYtPWe6aAKx4_vay5FYocW8kzqH8rUp2Vn60/s1280/IMG_4383.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdo52SraqK9cvqBz6OJ4pY7biUk1O3DLAOqayqlK3jwr9zx1E_8mbto5qRrhX9FaIU5xkacqAI4UeP7jRcW7fZnkYh_7w2U3OPN1VW-L9fKYtPWe6aAKx4_vay5FYocW8kzqH8rUp2Vn60/w480-h640/IMG_4383.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>That extra length gives me so many more options: I can now tuck the pants in a boot, cuff it, or even leave it long and baggy at the ankle. And if I lose another inch in the dryer it's no big deal.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXULXbmY9wAovBQpaPttJF5YUd54AzA8C-LQzM3OzRjgny5GMGvTSY9edfswqq35CeB9TxmWHk1g-EDGT-1S7YQK5AyEv-zot-9al-uRiYQQst0zQcmncKDXXeQfVOgOHV-Zh4hsWpAOzs/s1280/IMG_4381.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXULXbmY9wAovBQpaPttJF5YUd54AzA8C-LQzM3OzRjgny5GMGvTSY9edfswqq35CeB9TxmWHk1g-EDGT-1S7YQK5AyEv-zot-9al-uRiYQQst0zQcmncKDXXeQfVOgOHV-Zh4hsWpAOzs/w480-h640/IMG_4381.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I hope never to make this mistake again. I usually like my pants to be a bit on the short side but it just doesn't work for this garment. </p><p>Of course, on a woman -- particularly a young woman -- a very cropped pant can look cute and hip.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkxtJ3dHYnzchnple3AYx2wbZnMLchXv1QzFB9yfrPtTCgTHrLBhLeawKNBz9cIp1z7N8WJOg_N8Ej8HvG7D6GFx8fGPJvVKRReaN463xSX8EbTLGMcQvXbxOVj45JW9pe7MjCN3lYCC2/s1280/Screen+Shot+2020-11-16+at+1.18.40+PM.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="973" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTkxtJ3dHYnzchnple3AYx2wbZnMLchXv1QzFB9yfrPtTCgTHrLBhLeawKNBz9cIp1z7N8WJOg_N8Ej8HvG7D6GFx8fGPJvVKRReaN463xSX8EbTLGMcQvXbxOVj45JW9pe7MjCN3lYCC2/w486-h640/Screen+Shot+2020-11-16+at+1.18.40+PM.jpeg" width="486" /></a></div><p></p><p>But not on me.</p><p>And that's it -- more pics of the finished garment to come!</p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59NoFnaqoSsUzQYpmQfs_AXtIl1kA_aK1Rx3KRfCjaqrbB3NMQwDjztQTyHH8wxOuwoVMAp_SGMNaB-emboMCb8Tlkw8jBjsM9AulMRQR92ucqTEGpyazEKJ3s3YSU2DXc1mwPFzM_YYz/s1280/POAW0749.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi59NoFnaqoSsUzQYpmQfs_AXtIl1kA_aK1Rx3KRfCjaqrbB3NMQwDjztQTyHH8wxOuwoVMAp_SGMNaB-emboMCb8Tlkw8jBjsM9AulMRQR92ucqTEGpyazEKJ3s3YSU2DXc1mwPFzM_YYz/w640-h640/POAW0749.jpeg" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can see how, before laundering, this looked long enough in the leg (I had shortened the original leg piece by a good 4" and the sleeve by 2").<br /></td></tr></tbody></table>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-59052584449436192602020-11-07T15:00:00.006-05:002021-02-22T08:52:29.722-05:00Dare I Attempt Another Jumpsuit?<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIvVhk2Vz3f7qO8DVNJQSj2W2GG_UhxvhjeaZl42LTjBfoGGVyB_L1q-41YzbXOljBAHOlo4s0pUlDoyW3xxOIwhsv54XjYu2SMFLAO3BtL94LudzK19SDH4-32kvf2GwnzB-DDOduZgD/s1280/IMG_3854.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGIvVhk2Vz3f7qO8DVNJQSj2W2GG_UhxvhjeaZl42LTjBfoGGVyB_L1q-41YzbXOljBAHOlo4s0pUlDoyW3xxOIwhsv54XjYu2SMFLAO3BtL94LudzK19SDH4-32kvf2GwnzB-DDOduZgD/w480-h640/IMG_3854.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>As my long-time readers may already know, I've had very mixed results with one-piece garments.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdx8gLqSmT5SmMh6XrXDMJqcTC-6TohsUL3xQsed8uUmU82ZuSu99TmxEwwhuKhV9xERAoL0d7_yOwxEGm-K9BCAjtOL3FMw8LruuaLvBlVUcOmWuLY_Ylxp0qPllFRvf0jvNl5rTFIQq/s1600/IMG_3673.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1297" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWdx8gLqSmT5SmMh6XrXDMJqcTC-6TohsUL3xQsed8uUmU82ZuSu99TmxEwwhuKhV9xERAoL0d7_yOwxEGm-K9BCAjtOL3FMw8LruuaLvBlVUcOmWuLY_Ylxp0qPllFRvf0jvNl5rTFIQq/w518-h640/IMG_3673.JPG" width="518" /></a></div> <p></p><p>I love the idea of the jumpsuit and I've sewn a couple, but the first one (below), made more than 10 years ago, looked too much like a space suit (and was too tight in the butt to be honest), and the second one, blue linen and made for the Mood Sewing Network in 2015, while more successful than my first attempt, didn't feel quite right either: it was too baggy.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin0eB3JFTWx8vo0slypZBwYzJvI2IhanXc0DjQGrd7W4fquwQc7_n3fLktsrrR41GocSVVfNLIRgiSLt80Tlw7CYK4ZautbfE8nXe4_DVvwjTNY2ArBryPQsMuautJSgGP5tz0eMM-G6b3/s1600/IMG_3882.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; 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It has some of the features of a real flight suit--like the gray one I found in the trash summer of 2014 (sadly not my size). Lots of Velcro and zippered pockets.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rCEDYCMPrKgrPBO6wSkKlHZ1901jTMVUr0Bj8zCvdho4qrtwJJG6UbWjnlocuE1rUbQSpvjOCq9IGTw635qU81WdRoUxlSmb1fl1BapCRG6jqjcTHVPtOuEtBmqjw6Ma4fHe9jHViesA/s1280/IMG_3856.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0rCEDYCMPrKgrPBO6wSkKlHZ1901jTMVUr0Bj8zCvdho4qrtwJJG6UbWjnlocuE1rUbQSpvjOCq9IGTw635qU81WdRoUxlSmb1fl1BapCRG6jqjcTHVPtOuEtBmqjw6Ma4fHe9jHViesA/w480-h640/IMG_3856.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvC7l-KFpcQaRgp0YgnNA7veAvwT7xZhAwcT9HpVqIFjV5ePdQWgrjBwxHD1Alwt85sWPPYFESnQHFPVmnt1hq3yqnM2zj4R4q1zIIZ5GXo4H0RgU0FXaRK-7VviNYZtrGAP3joFx8_or1/s656/IMG_3862.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7D4NIMOlzsBqldTDwsivtyZxjr4_-G_7WQZ7GvfzcY-3j2MEO14n1dm6W4tboJ88sV1FhCcUaL7KFWXNHdaToLa7VJ1oQK9jzPWvH-RsMMjP6bmn4-nqUL5ew-Q7A2GNYcJeLIi5P97J/s1280/IMG_7790.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhv7D4NIMOlzsBqldTDwsivtyZxjr4_-G_7WQZ7GvfzcY-3j2MEO14n1dm6W4tboJ88sV1FhCcUaL7KFWXNHdaToLa7VJ1oQK9jzPWvH-RsMMjP6bmn4-nqUL5ew-Q7A2GNYcJeLIi5P97J/w640-h480/IMG_7790.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I whipped up a muslin of the McCall's pattern a few days ago: it fit pretty well in the chest but the legs looked too full.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZj9LUxNU2CmdTLeivni21ageT3q3jJ5Sf6ceJjcEkYaL24tLEdO6COx577j_zGD5Rk7gQkoeni-IEviSNxe7UWSwolcnDutiuRE5FxMTJAwk6zSY8IsYGwmurVavlyGJiVhSpYZz7nEmS/s1280/PVSE2607.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZj9LUxNU2CmdTLeivni21ageT3q3jJ5Sf6ceJjcEkYaL24tLEdO6COx577j_zGD5Rk7gQkoeni-IEviSNxe7UWSwolcnDutiuRE5FxMTJAwk6zSY8IsYGwmurVavlyGJiVhSpYZz7nEmS/w640-h640/PVSE2607.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I made a few minor adjustments and here's the more tailored version.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-msny_eXPh1NhDyoK-FoVfk42ZFxFmfs5RKsYCfY4nwWHDI6PhqQ1tfI1HcVTTT3mj3ykI_gib-F3kvKx6vjkcrW7fsW-qYUN_Qrv9lPR32GagWnxO8m810xBDEY0ihyX50I-_jG15yyb/s1280/IMG_3888.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-msny_eXPh1NhDyoK-FoVfk42ZFxFmfs5RKsYCfY4nwWHDI6PhqQ1tfI1HcVTTT3mj3ykI_gib-F3kvKx6vjkcrW7fsW-qYUN_Qrv9lPR32GagWnxO8m810xBDEY0ihyX50I-_jG15yyb/w480-h640/IMG_3888.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I've decided to take a stab at this using some stretch cotton twill I bought by mistake from It's a Material World on 39th St. Normally I don't buy stretch wovens but I didn't carefully test the fabric in the store. I have more than three yards and since I'm unlikely to use them for anything else why not for this jumpsuit/flight suit? (The stretch is horizontal and with careful sewing I hope to avoid wavy seams.)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97Wi1GF6u23CeHxhJv0it4JFOysl0gU0OO8mZCaR2TOOMaIm-6StmxM1SskryhFHQOHztWZDixA9U6LO948Q4VsrPvZUsSavaHcHKWAJwuG-TfkC-zkEWf3WNm4ypkqQF4EqZHQrxv-vh/s1280/IMG_2370.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg97Wi1GF6u23CeHxhJv0it4JFOysl0gU0OO8mZCaR2TOOMaIm-6StmxM1SskryhFHQOHztWZDixA9U6LO948Q4VsrPvZUsSavaHcHKWAJwuG-TfkC-zkEWf3WNm4ypkqQF4EqZHQrxv-vh/w480-h640/IMG_2370.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Today I picked up a zipper (fluorescent orange to go with my topstitching thread) and some khaki Velcro.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-QjDicbWdI_kHYcS0_pzKxhhnWSl2cTCNEKPAnbNGDkuWbgsZPr7MKjQY7xdjl7ZsMV7a5LPCbT1M5tLPW_7VOfOS80Cjx2bbFsWP2229qse-_d0WGWFSRHA6RCjBRoLRwvtiZLASgnL/s1280/IMG_3955.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6-QjDicbWdI_kHYcS0_pzKxhhnWSl2cTCNEKPAnbNGDkuWbgsZPr7MKjQY7xdjl7ZsMV7a5LPCbT1M5tLPW_7VOfOS80Cjx2bbFsWP2229qse-_d0WGWFSRHA6RCjBRoLRwvtiZLASgnL/w480-h640/IMG_3955.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I'm going to make a few changes to the original pattern. I'll likely skip the pockets on the lower legs and I might add slant side pockets, which would require cutting across the two fronts at the waist; currently there's no seam line there. I could also add front patch pockets (deep enough to put my hands in), which is something you see on a lot of jumpsuits, like this one worn by a woman at the Chelsea Flea Market recently (below), who was actually my inspiration for the entire project: I thought she looked fantastic in it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzkDEFTkcFM6nocn46QvSmA1XZVeiVcU23Cgld1S2exIigB_utbUGn8K3F-nTEI2cmv9qFjsryAG-bnDgdV8hGzrrAgAZ4IhLoJJNqUEr6PqfTMufHm4fleixoqsbQq5axo8rdTaU11P3/s1280/SVCC3623.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitzkDEFTkcFM6nocn46QvSmA1XZVeiVcU23Cgld1S2exIigB_utbUGn8K3F-nTEI2cmv9qFjsryAG-bnDgdV8hGzrrAgAZ4IhLoJJNqUEr6PqfTMufHm4fleixoqsbQq5axo8rdTaU11P3/w640-h640/SVCC3623.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>So we shall see. I'm still not convinced this is a going to be a practical garment for me. But maybe in a fabric that doesn't call too much attention to itself and with a well-tailored fit, I might get a lot of use out of it. </p><p>Wish me luck.</p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!<br /></p><p>PS -- Read my popular "Jumpsuits for Men -- YEA or NAY" post from 2014 <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2014/05/mens-jumpsuits-yea-or-nay.html">here</a>.<br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-87615063412155831062020-11-02T20:04:00.009-05:002020-11-04T09:41:08.537-05:00Michael Models His Faux Fur Birthday Coat!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfBOy6Rj249Uz0Y0wiXx9M3_gqbD30U1f9JJSEgadBLFTODUQ9qEJfiwGdERA1-VZJTCSkAUBmFvWlCJEDdslTgRANvOOyCo2JjzOSomEzfh3fd1nNByHxs6QAZjsn5zH50HWpAjWUXSB/s1280/IMG_3733.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1043" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyfBOy6Rj249Uz0Y0wiXx9M3_gqbD30U1f9JJSEgadBLFTODUQ9qEJfiwGdERA1-VZJTCSkAUBmFvWlCJEDdslTgRANvOOyCo2JjzOSomEzfh3fd1nNByHxs6QAZjsn5zH50HWpAjWUXSB/w522-h640/IMG_3733.jpeg" width="522" /></a></div><p></p><p>Michael's coat is finished -- a few days after his birthday I'm afraid -- and here are some photos of him wearing it! <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>I don't think I ever mentioned that the pattern I used as a base is a vintage Seventies unisex hooded caftan pattern, Butterick 5151. Why did I use a caftan pattern, you're probably wondering. Honestly, I don't even remember. I wanted a very basic, slightly A-line shape (two simple fronts and a back), with a hood, a center zipper (which I extended down to the hem) and one-piece sleeves. Naturally I shortened the length (can you image a floor-length fur coat on Michael?), eliminated the pocket, and, since Michael is somewhat broad across the front, I added roughly 2" to the total front width. That's about it. I also added front facings and a lining.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkI1plbPpck5BxGZZFB00lmZ0-XK_vwpW6DF5PdLInn76VgLyXGs8QR87dp5iWmnMoWm7lqYqZKNj4cQ7iLlO8isxQmceN62a8OVaVfTJPwf7uloOKr1jtFaUkDUH4P3ar8w4RCt8q1Ze/s1280/IMG_3850.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwkI1plbPpck5BxGZZFB00lmZ0-XK_vwpW6DF5PdLInn76VgLyXGs8QR87dp5iWmnMoWm7lqYqZKNj4cQ7iLlO8isxQmceN62a8OVaVfTJPwf7uloOKr1jtFaUkDUH4P3ar8w4RCt8q1Ze/w480-h640/IMG_3850.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />It certainly doesn't look like a caftan now.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczFkVPM1-QCvQ6-XUJ8_vjP24PkBc4JE0ILYBMDpr0z2A245keJT57jAqgKCAnb-4ba5pg3MlNjYz443RQ2873zciP8xzfEAfzy2teLNrq-GhYH56QJKz3ccQ0YewLYTaKJhNnJ9p8Ege/s1280/IMG_3458.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="887" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjczFkVPM1-QCvQ6-XUJ8_vjP24PkBc4JE0ILYBMDpr0z2A245keJT57jAqgKCAnb-4ba5pg3MlNjYz443RQ2873zciP8xzfEAfzy2teLNrq-GhYH56QJKz3ccQ0YewLYTaKJhNnJ9p8Ege/w444-h640/IMG_3458.jpeg" width="444" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_eEkPJBjJsKsUvBZahgkF6cEv2PwjzwXd7hq7CYs6FNlbA8gP-ocsbuixXj4XccgPvi9IEUOwIOz2iZclkrlyfqI4rFnk3rNZ1_RSfOPXFjREKxG1w14o0gjXRWXYNr7wbDwljTxT7_B/s1280/IMG_3499.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1052" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjD_eEkPJBjJsKsUvBZahgkF6cEv2PwjzwXd7hq7CYs6FNlbA8gP-ocsbuixXj4XccgPvi9IEUOwIOz2iZclkrlyfqI4rFnk3rNZ1_RSfOPXFjREKxG1w14o0gjXRWXYNr7wbDwljTxT7_B/w526-h640/IMG_3499.jpeg" width="526" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqmZOLEjWjdkitcXvwMu-N-t9EZrlBBQhJgdCswxhD3LAXSSdODHGC2UhTCW-75SfInm5XLC3m6RYUNMuw3sXwsFjU6G5D7wLWKoemviYSfagw3v9au2mdMzIsRZC9mOXVnUE6c6TX15h7/s1280/IMG_3466.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="976" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqmZOLEjWjdkitcXvwMu-N-t9EZrlBBQhJgdCswxhD3LAXSSdODHGC2UhTCW-75SfInm5XLC3m6RYUNMuw3sXwsFjU6G5D7wLWKoemviYSfagw3v9au2mdMzIsRZC9mOXVnUE6c6TX15h7/w488-h640/IMG_3466.jpeg" width="488" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoGfuBP7NFZjF_gErTl250nm8Xycy4ms-GkSU-zqhiPuwbAqdBDL6FjugLs714gqB2cRcbuRngpKCb3QkR8YlvAQkyilonU7tMhFiK721NBByHtJyzQLq4ZqAKY5PSOYEQGzw-7uC7oiZ/s1280/IMG_3470.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="853" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvoGfuBP7NFZjF_gErTl250nm8Xycy4ms-GkSU-zqhiPuwbAqdBDL6FjugLs714gqB2cRcbuRngpKCb3QkR8YlvAQkyilonU7tMhFiK721NBByHtJyzQLq4ZqAKY5PSOYEQGzw-7uC7oiZ/w426-h640/IMG_3470.jpeg" width="426" /></a></div><p></p><p>I don't think I'll be making another faux fur coat for a while: it took me three years from the time we bought the fur and the lining (from Mood Fabrics) to make this one. I'm glad to have cleared out some space in my fabric cabinet by using this bulky fur yardage. Actually, I think I've already filled that empty space.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9b68qwGmyfUrGE4ZJmBE-CIGfOlloEnoGSr6pq7T4zIa_9iEAzZNK7goSiVDl6KNnINfWCQ4IzKLLbzQS2ferTzoXyM5dNppqe41EQbNFCrXw2lHhYRbJFvttQJRgjozPZAGZANpGxEuz/s1280/IMG_3766.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9b68qwGmyfUrGE4ZJmBE-CIGfOlloEnoGSr6pq7T4zIa_9iEAzZNK7goSiVDl6KNnINfWCQ4IzKLLbzQS2ferTzoXyM5dNppqe41EQbNFCrXw2lHhYRbJFvttQJRgjozPZAGZANpGxEuz/w480-h640/IMG_3766.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCbKjx9rMPxBpLUCX_57TyV22Ud1UqPyT3PQ2zjlstKsdhCfgn1lqL3p9kzq8RbWVPAl9LxmlOvItvf_1wAipEF0QLPy-Wvn7CeMgL_g9DZWmNl6dy_gwcMFLlz1l-Itqj_OJDzF9SHI3/s1280/IMG_3773.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMCbKjx9rMPxBpLUCX_57TyV22Ud1UqPyT3PQ2zjlstKsdhCfgn1lqL3p9kzq8RbWVPAl9LxmlOvItvf_1wAipEF0QLPy-Wvn7CeMgL_g9DZWmNl6dy_gwcMFLlz1l-Itqj_OJDzF9SHI3/w484-h640/IMG_3773.jpeg" width="484" /></a></div><p>As with all my other fur coat projects, I have a lot of scraps. What to do with them all?<br /></p><p>And that's it! </p><p>Exciting days ahead in the USA: stay calm, stay safe, and happy sewing!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTyrc3FAHSbavp3S-gi3Dt92CCra6FYBqqkA4Uciy2Kda2laAyI2eNeyKdeOomX1PkOZIVHXEQ6SEKGIoZ_bu5J6KZDWBD9qtflDuOtLwcw_RMC6nI_insE5fB3QhqW4mGBc3u8h82MSM/s1280/IMG_3494.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="854" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXTyrc3FAHSbavp3S-gi3Dt92CCra6FYBqqkA4Uciy2Kda2laAyI2eNeyKdeOomX1PkOZIVHXEQ6SEKGIoZ_bu5J6KZDWBD9qtflDuOtLwcw_RMC6nI_insE5fB3QhqW4mGBc3u8h82MSM/w427-h640/IMG_3494.jpeg" width="427" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3poW4cywpP1nC_yz_BaWP-fiLP7QPepxWzW34W-cLNIzTU6DNRXvyWRqdcwJNTsjvatvvw6jVCsqtwVbvv-IV5Q2HPHjrnWl9roV2sSeHclR-QphN7rhfu38Xc8O415y4n66Iax-NX9S/s640/IMG_3454.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjI3poW4cywpP1nC_yz_BaWP-fiLP7QPepxWzW34W-cLNIzTU6DNRXvyWRqdcwJNTsjvatvvw6jVCsqtwVbvv-IV5Q2HPHjrnWl9roV2sSeHclR-QphN7rhfu38Xc8O415y4n66Iax-NX9S/w640-h640/IMG_3454.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41100940941132600652020-10-30T16:45:00.008-04:002020-11-01T13:22:43.522-05:00PART 2 -- Finishing the Faux Fur Coat<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRLVXIyzRVN4JfpyK7pxSDCraeeIx2V-nQ_ZmYc-3cfkTo4_s1MetUeb4f_TkOWhJPZO9kkpYopp_gmEe5IfNtuSXadWI0M9VOwQ53BnT3chmdvdchMNmXgp0D6HYENlXVTJznJ0zNbKS/s1280/IMG_3587.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpRLVXIyzRVN4JfpyK7pxSDCraeeIx2V-nQ_ZmYc-3cfkTo4_s1MetUeb4f_TkOWhJPZO9kkpYopp_gmEe5IfNtuSXadWI0M9VOwQ53BnT3chmdvdchMNmXgp0D6HYENlXVTJznJ0zNbKS/w480-h640/IMG_3587.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div> <p></p><p>Friends, if there was anything I obsessed over in making Michael's faux fur coat, it was the front pockets.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>As I mentioned in my last post, originally I had intended to cut diagonal front pockets with interior pocket bags. After cutting the first one, however, I decided I didn't like the way it looked. So I closed up the pocket and opted for patch pockets instead. As you can see in the top pic, each rectangular pocket is lined with sturdy black wool melton to stabilize it. I actually made these pockets twice: the first pair were a little too small so I made bigger ones. Each measures roughly 8" x 9".</p><p>But before I attached them I did a little online research to see if patch pockets on a faux fur coat were a thing. The answer is yes, from high-end designers to low-end Made-in-China-and-sold-on-Amazon. I'll let you decide which coat falls into which category. As you can see, faux fur patch pockets have a tendency to look bulky and/or droopy.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyj03gm8EC5Ci22lF36xANsm07G0XAOTQReOYiHnjOvBs2YfWBi3HEqds1jAopGQ7ti3yGtTdJtB88oDv1P6Nt5y16mm9K7e0sezwMZ4s9GzW5EeONpTBu5fqTj8C4-Yo06czCYVZNy8qu/s1500/dkny.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1230" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiyj03gm8EC5Ci22lF36xANsm07G0XAOTQReOYiHnjOvBs2YfWBi3HEqds1jAopGQ7ti3yGtTdJtB88oDv1P6Nt5y16mm9K7e0sezwMZ4s9GzW5EeONpTBu5fqTj8C4-Yo06czCYVZNy8qu/w524-h640/dkny.jpg" width="524" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA309JFbB_7UexrDItnt2ju58pQZPd-xmis0IK3FkMS60edQXPQ1httjwer4YbKJSwpPugYG2CbLfKRHFtKP48Xl15vC4ZzP_xms0h4Z1q3nb7XwYISImu5qENO5hHpi31sCEZL_wobMT0/s900/raf+simons+coat.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="900" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiA309JFbB_7UexrDItnt2ju58pQZPd-xmis0IK3FkMS60edQXPQ1httjwer4YbKJSwpPugYG2CbLfKRHFtKP48Xl15vC4ZzP_xms0h4Z1q3nb7XwYISImu5qENO5hHpi31sCEZL_wobMT0/w640-h640/raf+simons+coat.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmEUhXmszHq9QA3mOhKPTnK5RELibWnRAVRLjoL74jZOV9jGA2H45nJfQ4aT0_AecACwphdX7MGkmN6-G9gV7_3m97jVARwtrqeLgLOqTh-d54r243mNy92xUI5R5ygFKZyOVylCef6jn/s1500/NMTZK0N_mz.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1500" data-original-width="1200" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGmEUhXmszHq9QA3mOhKPTnK5RELibWnRAVRLjoL74jZOV9jGA2H45nJfQ4aT0_AecACwphdX7MGkmN6-G9gV7_3m97jVARwtrqeLgLOqTh-d54r243mNy92xUI5R5ygFKZyOVylCef6jn/w512-h640/NMTZK0N_mz.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBotOPUMifAqMct7DWrZS_DPSkG9qpSlNiKCohroW_aZJy73VXD2eeh2AplxQMKRyaWbuRsD0854a3AV1CdcebtRic3xJwlAo5zFbfOWhEh5478nu41mgySa9N5FbriddwC-rMFDbCy-K6/s1444/proenza-schouler-white-label-faux-shearling-coat_13905618_22710250_1320.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1444" data-original-width="1320" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBotOPUMifAqMct7DWrZS_DPSkG9qpSlNiKCohroW_aZJy73VXD2eeh2AplxQMKRyaWbuRsD0854a3AV1CdcebtRic3xJwlAo5zFbfOWhEh5478nu41mgySa9N5FbriddwC-rMFDbCy-K6/w365-h400/proenza-schouler-white-label-faux-shearling-coat_13905618_22710250_1320.jpg" width="365" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>To attach my patch pockets, first I pinned them into position with long pins, then I basted them in place, then I hand-stitched them along the edge and I reinforced the hand stitching with my sewing machine, trying to catch just a bit of the wool lining edge rather than the fur itself. Even with all that effort, the pockets gave me trouble and I ended up having to completely remove one and reattach it. What makes attaching them challenging are those multiple layers of faux fur you're sewing through (whether by hand or by machine). It's hard to see what you're doing, especially with such dark fur, and since the fur is mounted on a knit, you have to be careful not to stretch the fur as you sew it. I think the pockets look pretty good and I hope they don't stretch over time; the wool backing should discourage that, plus they're mainly for show anyway.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaUfA3DEvyt-BBPScrhAXBfkKN2xKq-BabuxUzKfw4ww1ZrxfJNuwkJk_nTMaQyWp_HE8WQ6A2gYuxV2Mi4gXPy98HqvXl4_688Q5vXbgl-i3G14v9rvc6RuMbwVHLoYBLR2DXBtm3cZu/s1280/IMG_3590.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXaUfA3DEvyt-BBPScrhAXBfkKN2xKq-BabuxUzKfw4ww1ZrxfJNuwkJk_nTMaQyWp_HE8WQ6A2gYuxV2Mi4gXPy98HqvXl4_688Q5vXbgl-i3G14v9rvc6RuMbwVHLoYBLR2DXBtm3cZu/w480-h640/IMG_3590.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFEjIaUJQSV0MIkZIn-MNxkYCnpLbOMHc3ABNXPfPb7ILYEY62Aq-tiC5hFs8W3fsZjvMYzY5QkanTaVh6M4UmGyCRPnCrfoEzMOvYlaS8K9rGJQz0PLKo6O7V3hv-NO63QsTdjufqSHm/s1280/IMG_3716.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmFEjIaUJQSV0MIkZIn-MNxkYCnpLbOMHc3ABNXPfPb7ILYEY62Aq-tiC5hFs8W3fsZjvMYzY5QkanTaVh6M4UmGyCRPnCrfoEzMOvYlaS8K9rGJQz0PLKo6O7V3hv-NO63QsTdjufqSHm/w480-h640/IMG_3716.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>If I were to start this project again from scratch (Don't make me!), I might do the slit pockets again but add a welt to give the slit more oomph. My fear at the time was they'd look too bulky, but they couldn't look any bulkier than the patch pockets. </p><p>Anyway, the pockets were really the only part of this coat I struggled with--everything else was straightforward if labor-intensive. The hood has a roughly 1.5" fur border on the inside (i.e., the lining doesn't come to the edge); the border gives the hood more heft--it's like a hood hem). As you can see below, the fur meets the wool facing at the top of the zipper. Does that look weird? It did to me at first but now I'm fine with it. It's one of those things that nobody who doesn't sew would ever notice.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7baY2-rd3FGR8tPsIXCZnd4EnfdGmWOe2JrdLDziGf2xYFFbzbtLywTmLJmMI8ahLJNukrcBM5U-PIFQTETTtO6YBdWaeyCqPiV5Tif_Uc8aTi-G5ufqCnzbpxzqMLPGRBqXZwYGe0ELM/s1280/IMG_3719.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7baY2-rd3FGR8tPsIXCZnd4EnfdGmWOe2JrdLDziGf2xYFFbzbtLywTmLJmMI8ahLJNukrcBM5U-PIFQTETTtO6YBdWaeyCqPiV5Tif_Uc8aTi-G5ufqCnzbpxzqMLPGRBqXZwYGe0ELM/w480-h640/IMG_3719.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here's the coat inside out. It would have made an incredible reversible coat, in retrospect.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWd1NykJ6l7LqcM1MZJqKgZYB0CoUbR6172-CFZKeJVzQKeY8DgU22RGMt77GX5IlfU6aIE04SmFxtJeKn2kKdvUbzPu0ndi0vofXaEcHzicV_N2YLfXopFnPuuBXHQBgLvdp4TFvB1iXZ/s1280/SSTJ1913.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWd1NykJ6l7LqcM1MZJqKgZYB0CoUbR6172-CFZKeJVzQKeY8DgU22RGMt77GX5IlfU6aIE04SmFxtJeKn2kKdvUbzPu0ndi0vofXaEcHzicV_N2YLfXopFnPuuBXHQBgLvdp4TFvB1iXZ/w640-h640/SSTJ1913.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p></p><p>I decided to make the coat about 2" longer than I'd originally intended: it looked more luxurious longer when Michael tried it on. As a result, the lining doesn't come all the way to the edge of the fur hem. Instead, it will attach to a roughly 2.5" wide black bias facing I added to the bottom edge of the fur and then catch-stitched into place. I would have added that facing even if the lining had been longer: it's a technique I learned from Kenneth King. It is apparently used in real fur coats so you don't have to stitch the lining directly to the fur, but instead you stitch the lining to catch-stitched bias. The benefit of my somewhat narrower fur hem is that it isn't as bulky as a 3" hem of turned-up fur would be. </p><p>So right now the lining hangs loose (I will probably serge over the edge with black thread instead of leaving the white thread, though it's basically okay as-is). After I'm sure I'm not going to want to fiddle with those patch pockets again, I'll stitch the lining down to the hem facing.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciKlswgP_Uf9NC4Rt6wPtqCc5bEnQuKAao4SuzHoIq5b1bkosB8RuB7HnSvn2UOb_Py2LYUdGS8alQAI8VJFpeXzLLbOOq3n-abAU-UcjRqEq40FULtS2uoRe6meIIvWqUNvZVRjLmU5z/s1280/IMG_3715.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhciKlswgP_Uf9NC4Rt6wPtqCc5bEnQuKAao4SuzHoIq5b1bkosB8RuB7HnSvn2UOb_Py2LYUdGS8alQAI8VJFpeXzLLbOOq3n-abAU-UcjRqEq40FULtS2uoRe6meIIvWqUNvZVRjLmU5z/w480-h640/IMG_3715.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The
sleeve lining is attached at the hem in the same way as the torso lining: a
2.5" wide bias strip is sewn onto the hem and then catch-stitched to the wrong side of the fur, and the lining is whip-stitched (or slip-stitched) to the bias
strip.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLhZkU1r8Bdac68Lv2mx9kfbPW9yLffOiZmwxU_YXt2ajtY2bt8SsqtANpMXDrlePNmyHBSGAjuFgphuIggTSqMUpS7r5Tn1YVbfq_eDFQFvIpymZqFWowhFOBrQNDGCc1ef0d2AzXB2p/s1280/IMG_3634.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRLhZkU1r8Bdac68Lv2mx9kfbPW9yLffOiZmwxU_YXt2ajtY2bt8SsqtANpMXDrlePNmyHBSGAjuFgphuIggTSqMUpS7r5Tn1YVbfq_eDFQFvIpymZqFWowhFOBrQNDGCc1ef0d2AzXB2p/w480-h640/IMG_3634.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Here's how the coat looks almost finished; I'm happy with it.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEavgjickXcv8spGO390w910JT53Xdmtk4hG6AxRrqgaNbfQmD2zYB4V2CwVUp-yZWYBgkswH1bKlUYene08ij-cFDFyCOWNW4g-lmrMjWyRCAQ3GmND2Bg1CY04gUlADa8UM89WwuwvNy/s1280/IMG_3773.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiEavgjickXcv8spGO390w910JT53Xdmtk4hG6AxRrqgaNbfQmD2zYB4V2CwVUp-yZWYBgkswH1bKlUYene08ij-cFDFyCOWNW4g-lmrMjWyRCAQ3GmND2Bg1CY04gUlADa8UM89WwuwvNy/w484-h640/IMG_3773.jpeg" width="484" /></a></div><p>And that's it! I am happy to be nearly done--it was more work than I'd originally expected. That said, Michael loves it and we'll be taking some photos of him in it later today so stay tuned.</p><p>Have a great day, everybody, and happy sewing!</p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-88044035156841534782020-10-22T17:14:00.006-04:002020-10-24T10:10:05.490-04:00A Faux Fur Coat for Michael -- PART 1<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPzjfTuj_BTiHwiLIViWMxaQ9Ci84sz6EUcDoVcqO3dGiH3K8ORi3jFYwvVt1cHvuq2JAsyAm8xDnkrNmd7y4RYevXXOuTmEZSBVV2UwKKtGgSnuAarP3sQDveApPnBGnH6UrB-1woohN/s1280/IMG_3272.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXPzjfTuj_BTiHwiLIViWMxaQ9Ci84sz6EUcDoVcqO3dGiH3K8ORi3jFYwvVt1cHvuq2JAsyAm8xDnkrNmd7y4RYevXXOuTmEZSBVV2UwKKtGgSnuAarP3sQDveApPnBGnH6UrB-1woohN/w480-h640/IMG_3272.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I promised to make Michael a faux fur coat three years ago; it didn't happen but I'm determined to have one ready for his birthday this year. <span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p>His birthday is next Tuesday so I have five more days. Luckily I'm making pretty good progress. The faux fur -- a sort of short-haired, salt-and-pepper, something or other (sheared mink?) -- is from Mood as is the very luxurious, heavy poly brocade we picked up for the lining (also from Mood). Believe it or not, the lining cost more per yard than the fur.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgso32BJOPAaeu62wUvP1l938YWaz5OyMla4bRgpZB7VH6h-2eB8bqBQc2QyHltPFdIUjfvqy8otkYoqFvza0HBqSuJcNTbEZyDN6sQEMi2-RmjISRUd4WpF16ntSI0S4uIVNjXI5b8W-JK/s1280/IMG_3286.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgso32BJOPAaeu62wUvP1l938YWaz5OyMla4bRgpZB7VH6h-2eB8bqBQc2QyHltPFdIUjfvqy8otkYoqFvza0HBqSuJcNTbEZyDN6sQEMi2-RmjISRUd4WpF16ntSI0S4uIVNjXI5b8W-JK/w480-h640/IMG_3286.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The style of the coat is basically a hooded long jacket with slightly dropped shoulders that zips up the front. The sleeves are basic one-piece sleeves. I'm adapting this from a vintage Seventies caftan pattern (Size Large) I have in my stash. I've added facings and a lining to the original pattern. Fortunately, I've made a number of faux fur coats before so I know what's involved. Even though the design is basic, sewing with faux fur has its challenges. The primary one is that fur is messy to work with. Every time I cut a piece I have to vacuum up immediately after. I also use an N-95 mask so I don't inhale the fibers. (Remember when almost nobody knew what an N-95 mask was?) I always refer to materials created by Kenneth D. King about working with faux fur. (He also has a wonderful video he created for Threads a few years ago.)<br /></p><p>I'm using black wool Melton for the facings, which are interfaced with lightweight French canvas (i.e., hair canvas). I've added two inside single-welt breast pockets for things like wallet and phone. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8t8NwND9A_ysQis4F7f6_856kcNJQrP-gG4pwuLxsqlhIjpYiWq5_JM-7VaGEPFFeMy2Xye7bN8_1XXfL6ra5FjaDmI6hwSGV_IcxaMODlwA8wkzt-0eINGJ9qB_QzOaESJUmvCjNet4/s1280/IMG_3385.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY8t8NwND9A_ysQis4F7f6_856kcNJQrP-gG4pwuLxsqlhIjpYiWq5_JM-7VaGEPFFeMy2Xye7bN8_1XXfL6ra5FjaDmI6hwSGV_IcxaMODlwA8wkzt-0eINGJ9qB_QzOaESJUmvCjNet4/w480-h640/IMG_3385.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZhsxbjSSdrOwderEjRy-Tqo-l0qxD3GVZzeK10C6P1TCcEWO7fdohkT0Z9P00_zMFhPnRtGjIGAuM-71msto102YeUNRsyQNtjIJzYMZZLLM65PGB0EOL2BZbfxTk2IIe96jhlvwcndq/s1280/IMG_3388.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-ZhsxbjSSdrOwderEjRy-Tqo-l0qxD3GVZzeK10C6P1TCcEWO7fdohkT0Z9P00_zMFhPnRtGjIGAuM-71msto102YeUNRsyQNtjIJzYMZZLLM65PGB0EOL2BZbfxTk2IIe96jhlvwcndq/w480-h640/IMG_3388.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXn0b2Q3-W1fuF8Q85cppc5W43pokXFVw-JJ5fw5YMVWZOyQYmaIEZJmed-4iBBJLNcpQU_5MhlKZ4pFzCCxCLXsihPULLofGJaw8FN5V4c1NhxAoxHno-tFw7T3MoplGd0RoO4SsWAwQ/s1280/IMG_3396.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSXn0b2Q3-W1fuF8Q85cppc5W43pokXFVw-JJ5fw5YMVWZOyQYmaIEZJmed-4iBBJLNcpQU_5MhlKZ4pFzCCxCLXsihPULLofGJaw8FN5V4c1NhxAoxHno-tFw7T3MoplGd0RoO4SsWAwQ/w480-h640/IMG_3396.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Since Michael wants this to be a very warm coat, I've added a layer of lightweight nylon to the torso as a wind barrier. It doesn't add much bulk and it should make the coat windproof. By themselves, the faux fur and poly brocade aren't particularly warm, though they look like they would be.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiJ_FZrm4Ebt0u_VAoxe8nnA001_rZkbfwg7ozNupL859rqkz5-q3ae9j9wnEhLRlSsjr1L7_7sIJT2N6aU4u-UYVEVXG3RjPO241OA9E44dYQyzqXoJKr6rfmphYwHvZ3vki39-mknKR/s1280/IMG_3402.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKiJ_FZrm4Ebt0u_VAoxe8nnA001_rZkbfwg7ozNupL859rqkz5-q3ae9j9wnEhLRlSsjr1L7_7sIJT2N6aU4u-UYVEVXG3RjPO241OA9E44dYQyzqXoJKr6rfmphYwHvZ3vki39-mknKR/w640-h480/IMG_3402.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><br /> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRfKO-mUGhXIy-vfdbxSItj8_bJ2ASTqtInNunSYO_Wqz6TUUzE3Lcd6VoT6uB3jOVBDJFyvIaBma1wx-ViYYm1blunnFSYx16JjY50Sxmw9qApZdEHeu3v0cUTMsviWlH3aeZka1-Xnx/s1280/IMG_3408.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmRfKO-mUGhXIy-vfdbxSItj8_bJ2ASTqtInNunSYO_Wqz6TUUzE3Lcd6VoT6uB3jOVBDJFyvIaBma1wx-ViYYm1blunnFSYx16JjY50Sxmw9qApZdEHeu3v0cUTMsviWlH3aeZka1-Xnx/w480-h640/IMG_3408.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I catch-stitched the seam allowances down on the front.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>I've been working on this for about four days so far. It's slow going. I lost most of yesterday when I worked on the front pockets I'd included in the design (side seam pockets would have been too far back to reach into). Luckily I had only cut one through the fur when I realized I hated the way the pocket looked. I ended up cutting off the pocket bag and resealing the fur (closing it up as one would a dart). You can hardly tell there was ever a pocket there, but it doesn't even matter: I've decided to attach two front patch pockets instead. <br /></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVnXz3uBd97PtJLQg8LURV-rKHeedaSRXhMxphnVxlkjTPBI4-RcOePZm2e2lCy1GSvqFMaJodCiX8CHUngrAcZ5hcN5pQyz7zyapiKHynGTqsZNQSoE70Q3a_-wTs-sLmueMuF7S_mu0/s1280/IMG_3421.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVnXz3uBd97PtJLQg8LURV-rKHeedaSRXhMxphnVxlkjTPBI4-RcOePZm2e2lCy1GSvqFMaJodCiX8CHUngrAcZ5hcN5pQyz7zyapiKHynGTqsZNQSoE70Q3a_-wTs-sLmueMuF7S_mu0/w480-h640/IMG_3421.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I hated the way this front pocket looked. Maybe in a heavier fur but not in mine.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78tHEmldAtCL0BsoxPhGsEkGDa65NWvJUyuI8TAoH5rcCbunr8dQied1VtHyAG6TAJiqiffXHBxZUqmWdFPaV2cUNQ0-XJre2P3_c12nz9L8SKa9wxugYDYqJZUkUx2C6GBo7FUrxfOS7/s1280/IMG_3423.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg78tHEmldAtCL0BsoxPhGsEkGDa65NWvJUyuI8TAoH5rcCbunr8dQied1VtHyAG6TAJiqiffXHBxZUqmWdFPaV2cUNQ0-XJre2P3_c12nz9L8SKa9wxugYDYqJZUkUx2C6GBo7FUrxfOS7/w480-h640/IMG_3423.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I carefully removed the stitching that attached the pocket bags and sealed up the pocket hole.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKuI0hiRAGR8-TGSn_1a868rCyqdR5XNAPz4oCvGkAWOLPgOrmGxlCBLeCUp6VPUGboxvsoTVujDQciMWfBa1_Rt_VveHc_trKoAu997y_1DT5IFalY14n83FKYkBlX5OcKTIHktSx3Vg/s1280/IMG_3422.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLKuI0hiRAGR8-TGSn_1a868rCyqdR5XNAPz4oCvGkAWOLPgOrmGxlCBLeCUp6VPUGboxvsoTVujDQciMWfBa1_Rt_VveHc_trKoAu997y_1DT5IFalY14n83FKYkBlX5OcKTIHktSx3Vg/w480-h640/IMG_3422.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">You can hardly tell there was a pocket there, but it's all going to be covered up by a patch pocket anyway.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p>To separate the fur from the front zipper, I added corded piping, which I made myself. I cut bias strips from a heavy black cotton jacquard I had in my stash. I shaved down the front seam allowances with a pair of electric clippers (kind of like mowing a lawn). I stitched the bias strips close to the fur, and added the zipper adjacent to the corded bias (I basted the zipper in by hand first).</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96NC3DtSarBwoAJZrRifeRGtMb67BbsQ2fH8Ya0AmJKDH3cjYKoe2dyQ8VHKTPiqBHpDoAD7JLiZkp98TLXCGnmJQiY5IMagERSxd7ZQRxDL6PnfRHR7dK85FLd2gJSsFh5XZvMeBrXw7/s1280/IMG_3427.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj96NC3DtSarBwoAJZrRifeRGtMb67BbsQ2fH8Ya0AmJKDH3cjYKoe2dyQ8VHKTPiqBHpDoAD7JLiZkp98TLXCGnmJQiY5IMagERSxd7ZQRxDL6PnfRHR7dK85FLd2gJSsFh5XZvMeBrXw7/w480-h640/IMG_3427.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shaved seam allowance. You'll notice that the fur is mounted on a knit backing.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8ITgVGbliQzmQXRHmKw5-tSNKN8YacXLXjy38xtZ-zPrh7RvE_z8l05ditRO1eUZrzq5Io5ZZJHKGh1POYex0Isw5dK39UFYZ6nKugqVVOohVNtXZ2GaY3bkNSfWKHSSse799KBCtPMU/s1280/IMG_3430.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh8ITgVGbliQzmQXRHmKw5-tSNKN8YacXLXjy38xtZ-zPrh7RvE_z8l05ditRO1eUZrzq5Io5ZZJHKGh1POYex0Isw5dK39UFYZ6nKugqVVOohVNtXZ2GaY3bkNSfWKHSSse799KBCtPMU/w480-h640/IMG_3430.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The corded bias stitched to the edge serves as a barrier between the fur and the zipper teeth.<br /></td><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4v6FX9630gKrcq6dRf6Jz4_u18c3SwiRx3k23G3bpNoFFkQiGaWz4NzkjBUpUMK_QJCmC_rOrTe0FuAXr0axaHKTJmw2GtTrrm2bAerBv7_cFd4IilP3_odSj_1-JoKWoLyknKXUK5R6/s1280/IMG_3431.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ4v6FX9630gKrcq6dRf6Jz4_u18c3SwiRx3k23G3bpNoFFkQiGaWz4NzkjBUpUMK_QJCmC_rOrTe0FuAXr0axaHKTJmw2GtTrrm2bAerBv7_cFd4IilP3_odSj_1-JoKWoLyknKXUK5R6/w480-h640/IMG_3431.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCDHqXsg_51dQ07rDWXmn4LvQ8RTAWApoKNeveI2Ttqh021fMCKNB_rxRymdyKOeIsORBiVyhG5ulbmwf6lSaPdmgwtswlAWvFWdmPQV30PnJJlJXGC-YQ8XvJ94LxU5xDjw8LMVSJGCl/s1280/IMG_3434.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikCDHqXsg_51dQ07rDWXmn4LvQ8RTAWApoKNeveI2Ttqh021fMCKNB_rxRymdyKOeIsORBiVyhG5ulbmwf6lSaPdmgwtswlAWvFWdmPQV30PnJJlJXGC-YQ8XvJ94LxU5xDjw8LMVSJGCl/w480-h640/IMG_3434.jpeg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The front edge with the zipper added. The next step will be to attach the front facings.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdor3d1DgzJdKq0dsMTcg5JTuv2BBpNbNJOlRWCP0wDjz9kGYclguZIut-zD5qjzwa35XxyQQlgZubid0mun9q5xruDEu_vcNVbsmx-ClYZG3U4J-tVq-Nyf7GFNqwfIC1sa_XApBwoPa/s1280/IMG_3440.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCdor3d1DgzJdKq0dsMTcg5JTuv2BBpNbNJOlRWCP0wDjz9kGYclguZIut-zD5qjzwa35XxyQQlgZubid0mun9q5xruDEu_vcNVbsmx-ClYZG3U4J-tVq-Nyf7GFNqwfIC1sa_XApBwoPa/w480-h640/IMG_3440.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>It's coming along but there's a lot yet to do. I've cut the hood and the hood lining, but I need to attach a cord to the hood and insert two grommets to pull the cord through. I also still need to cut the sleeves and the sleeve lining. And then there's hemming the coat and the sleeves. That won't happen before the weekend.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRpbVNoc-r0_5ajFJjkNVGXMfdj5PHfKso3nc3K5KRAUOJ5v_THl9SqeUSTYNObUQahOexb9ugX4MFWUGH9Ky8IUOdjx3n73tSepTdb9J_Bo4PoMEQBqEiq2qfOxIY5tan4qq1SapWvNn/s1280/IMG_3443.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="970" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwRpbVNoc-r0_5ajFJjkNVGXMfdj5PHfKso3nc3K5KRAUOJ5v_THl9SqeUSTYNObUQahOexb9ugX4MFWUGH9Ky8IUOdjx3n73tSepTdb9J_Bo4PoMEQBqEiq2qfOxIY5tan4qq1SapWvNn/w484-h640/IMG_3443.jpeg" width="484" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'll admit that right now the coat has a bit of a Fred Flintstone vibe but hopefully sleeves (and pants on Michael) will reduce that.</p><p>And that's it. More messy fur sewing ahead.</p><p>Have a great day, everybody, and happy sewing! <br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-71286718965496981652020-10-17T15:37:00.006-04:002020-10-18T13:45:20.840-04:00Modeling the Completed Safari Jacket!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_xsmKRp3_hOnCYbrnuKavUIkCEb1ox9Y73NdRB9iJEv8hKTQEnxw39DInwumCrxjTYfP6RuACYwbd5OBVBnEgcNuQ3uxNPABUdd40gCg_YcAiaTRiQX2RK3lZsirWq256HWcedf6eTYx/s3456/IMG_3354.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="3270" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiN_xsmKRp3_hOnCYbrnuKavUIkCEb1ox9Y73NdRB9iJEv8hKTQEnxw39DInwumCrxjTYfP6RuACYwbd5OBVBnEgcNuQ3uxNPABUdd40gCg_YcAiaTRiQX2RK3lZsirWq256HWcedf6eTYx/w606-h640/IMG_3354.jpeg" width="606" /></a></div><p>Friends, the jacket is done and here I am wearing it!<span></span></p><a name='more'></a><p></p><p></p><p>As you may already know, I sewed this safari jacket from vintage Folkwear pattern 130, which makes what they call an "Australian Bush Outfit." I don't think I'd dare wear my version in the Australian Bush, needless to say.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBzMPjFyoImuYQ_eEEbBvNIUEldQlM4LaJoUbUtAgjOA-YZFv33dR2cBYUjoJIntA840esWNuoXugh9t6k7l6DhKCxxNDIs8LkOaKKj0As0c9supIcPEbNh2-brlZSeOGpxjvO9cvbhGu/s1280/IMG_2974.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjoBzMPjFyoImuYQ_eEEbBvNIUEldQlM4LaJoUbUtAgjOA-YZFv33dR2cBYUjoJIntA840esWNuoXugh9t6k7l6DhKCxxNDIs8LkOaKKj0As0c9supIcPEbNh2-brlZSeOGpxjvO9cvbhGu/w480-h640/IMG_2974.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>This is a very well-drafted pattern and the instructions are excellent. I made only minor changes to the pattern. The back is designed to have darts that release below the waistline. With my fabric, this created a bit of an hourglass silhouette I wasn't wild about, so I just stitched the darts down all the way to the hem. The style line isn't changed, just the fullness at the hip. I guess if you have wider hips you'd want the extra room. The jacket has darts in front as well: it's not a simple rectangle like many of the safari jacket patterns put out by the big pattern companies around this time (the 1970's, probably due to the popularity of Yves Saint Laurent's safari-inspired styles).<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7KweDIgUl8P0Q0dI0FaIHLdbBS_56rDDvWm-8bZLFVTeBSGXSp3vekoiGjjO6DHUi7KboEe0oobMG2g6nVZjvxT53hLM8D3Susf3ImtSCNmSjpLWOXh_rSnFanO2q1hVr9Ng6ctXsE2A/s1280/IMG_2975.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhj7KweDIgUl8P0Q0dI0FaIHLdbBS_56rDDvWm-8bZLFVTeBSGXSp3vekoiGjjO6DHUi7KboEe0oobMG2g6nVZjvxT53hLM8D3Susf3ImtSCNmSjpLWOXh_rSnFanO2q1hVr9Ng6ctXsE2A/w480-h640/IMG_2975.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I also added two interior pockets so I wouldn't have to weigh down the outer pockets and I could keep my wallet and phone more secure. I really like that the lower outer pockets don't have buttons so they're easy to slip my hands into. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOrahLXz8EPjzX16MNkNgXysfCOy3DWt5VHgKvjXd_SvzC3RkBPJ2y_sdOHXq9LWK9ESwnKXe8XPtZwvOBYCw_GETxl_UTsqvyJEhI01EHrFxJrC-H_otMTcqjOMabm14Tt18AzIvHXeP/s4846/IMG_3360.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4846" data-original-width="3202" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoOrahLXz8EPjzX16MNkNgXysfCOy3DWt5VHgKvjXd_SvzC3RkBPJ2y_sdOHXq9LWK9ESwnKXe8XPtZwvOBYCw_GETxl_UTsqvyJEhI01EHrFxJrC-H_otMTcqjOMabm14Tt18AzIvHXeP/w422-h640/IMG_3360.jpeg" width="422" /></a></div><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRL34t9m-53cZe6gg8GgnRajo-2hKKBG2vSDEZkI9WI-CXNtgVjimM7AgbyrOQQcGMQZ6wTIjaG12jMr0Z6-PYPOrkCQheQLpFmxsffMKEWxud_jR7FJ_-ak4RVIFkWe6O_BGyPuV4PVY/s3034/IMG_3374.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3034" data-original-width="2538" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRL34t9m-53cZe6gg8GgnRajo-2hKKBG2vSDEZkI9WI-CXNtgVjimM7AgbyrOQQcGMQZ6wTIjaG12jMr0Z6-PYPOrkCQheQLpFmxsffMKEWxud_jR7FJ_-ak4RVIFkWe6O_BGyPuV4PVY/w536-h640/IMG_3374.jpeg" width="536" /></a></div> <p></p><p>You may notice that I didn't make the belt. The jacket looks retro enough as-is; with the belt, it would look old-fashioned, imo. Maybe if I made this in a classic khaki, I'd want the belt. Not much more to say about the pattern: you can still find copies for sale on eBay and Etsy and I think Folkwear still sells it on their website too. There aren't many in-print safari jacket patterns out there. Maybe none.</p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMYVk_FhC3tazyCOgf4EHTqLOOsMZsO9P4b3WGuYyGt-WvTfG9SDUW1Cb9GYJLqghzu_nXJXydG7jxjcS-BujZ_wDMbhjgibGUXv7kWvGxyCOQmCWNGgI-onzBUlJg25pDEhzTndIr8SR/s5184/IMG_3392.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="5184" data-original-width="3456" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeMYVk_FhC3tazyCOgf4EHTqLOOsMZsO9P4b3WGuYyGt-WvTfG9SDUW1Cb9GYJLqghzu_nXJXydG7jxjcS-BujZ_wDMbhjgibGUXv7kWvGxyCOQmCWNGgI-onzBUlJg25pDEhzTndIr8SR/w426-h640/IMG_3392.jpeg" width="426" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The pattern includes epaulets, which add a nice military touch.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p></p><p>The fabric is a Chelsea Flea Market find from last month. It's medium weight cotton canvas. Originally I didn't envision this as anything more than a wearable muslin but in the end, I love the jacket in this pattern. Styling it takes a little more effort given how colorful it is, but you know, this blog is called <i><b>Male Pattern Boldness </b></i>for a reason!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1F5AiYonmKUnzhFME1lbAG3KKCrW3-j58eEO29NYkD2OFO3eJh_cheSo3VHt5arIy58iV6thqmAO1JULhU3FxA0wBZrt813OhTvvgr5gADRhbjfLv5gvbimBsDXFDGHe0FzxjWimbDoK5/s1280/IMG_2805.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1F5AiYonmKUnzhFME1lbAG3KKCrW3-j58eEO29NYkD2OFO3eJh_cheSo3VHt5arIy58iV6thqmAO1JULhU3FxA0wBZrt813OhTvvgr5gADRhbjfLv5gvbimBsDXFDGHe0FzxjWimbDoK5/w480-h640/IMG_2805.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKaXXUaO8yuQMNW-M957Toa9vaB-YClY_06JTpuCUAqAJyXZ-ipJpcNYzIc7ZRali2nw8tVKUkbFh7OPO9_Dz02AoJSF93ns-2AfVAxLJs-wPLJGDEEedTvSak6CVXB8gTQ0ysMKxTCxC/s4032/IMG_3349.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhGKaXXUaO8yuQMNW-M957Toa9vaB-YClY_06JTpuCUAqAJyXZ-ipJpcNYzIc7ZRali2nw8tVKUkbFh7OPO9_Dz02AoJSF93ns-2AfVAxLJs-wPLJGDEEedTvSak6CVXB8gTQ0ysMKxTCxC/w480-h640/IMG_3349.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEyPBLUPZ7yN6QjjkR7xgXYd5idDkC8fRlbgVDUtYLvcVCxjosKA5lPMB34n6JW1zEKjcSX2TrdQ5LNWxEfYiuJw6EvDmCHj__I_q-74gzcIEIAtn8OeR0xCFaRT4qN2UmS7FaVz9VCz8/s4540/IMG_3399.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4540" data-original-width="3231" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhEyPBLUPZ7yN6QjjkR7xgXYd5idDkC8fRlbgVDUtYLvcVCxjosKA5lPMB34n6JW1zEKjcSX2TrdQ5LNWxEfYiuJw6EvDmCHj__I_q-74gzcIEIAtn8OeR0xCFaRT4qN2UmS7FaVz9VCz8/w456-h640/IMG_3399.jpeg" width="456" /></a></div><p>Here I'm wearing it with a me-made white cotton shirt, blue twill pants, a vintage Shetland wool mustard V-neck sweater I found on eBay last week, mustard checkerboard Vans slip-ons (a recent purchase), and a winter white Irish tweed cap I bought at the Chelsea Flea Market last weekend. I think it would also look nice with a blue gingham shirt (or solid) and mustard or khaki pants: I have both so I'll have to give them a try.</p><p>And that's it! It's always great when a pattern you've never tried before turns out to be a winner. Next time I make it, maybe I'll aspire to something more luxurious, like the suede version below. It's basically the same pattern, only with a cinched waistline instead of a belt. Elegant!<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmwpid6NDKbL0WRKU1IPUqHdD5US318EkH2u6L1cJ2ubzr20ZMTzQy3Mkf7mAQiigOlZStoM9-PRSNRdziz6-fkETdPiW2s6wkbytGWthNFnfW0vC18kYMllNJiZ-NwO2PdSYJX4dJBgm/s1066/leather+6.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1066" data-original-width="800" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMmwpid6NDKbL0WRKU1IPUqHdD5US318EkH2u6L1cJ2ubzr20ZMTzQy3Mkf7mAQiigOlZStoM9-PRSNRdziz6-fkETdPiW2s6wkbytGWthNFnfW0vC18kYMllNJiZ-NwO2PdSYJX4dJBgm/w480-h640/leather+6.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p>Have a great day everybody and enjoy your safari and dress appropriately!</p><p></p><p>You can see me work this outfit in a little Instagram video <a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CGdFYdgAt77/">here.</a> <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyGp3wRfxb8fxxLOG3fkHLQ9BZUuJdn5Tc6cRI1Wq90EOSszc-v1aNFeNBD1jg6VuPjuPx1XGXC7o7c6s2nWsxyLPj6rd_lWK4Mn68VU6KFYQeJvq8LBM64oTwW7Q48sjoVi7k5xlgVda/s5184/IMG_3364.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="5184" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIyGp3wRfxb8fxxLOG3fkHLQ9BZUuJdn5Tc6cRI1Wq90EOSszc-v1aNFeNBD1jg6VuPjuPx1XGXC7o7c6s2nWsxyLPj6rd_lWK4Mn68VU6KFYQeJvq8LBM64oTwW7Q48sjoVi7k5xlgVda/w640-h426/IMG_3364.jpeg" width="640" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-75052565683136518732020-10-11T20:21:00.004-04:002020-10-13T20:51:03.448-04:00Working on My First Safari Jacket<p><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y-t2gNWwRbZ12sNkz0f7Um46poJ85aDGM26cs2L0FCFvq_0Tqp01Bla3pCAzSvERDk_FauchUVUoxV0Fjz1FCK1PI2LV6-LoCHngyk-aM16fFSzDO9MQRKHOs2HPLwZnxh0A8H49F_lL/s1280/IMG_2974.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2Y-t2gNWwRbZ12sNkz0f7Um46poJ85aDGM26cs2L0FCFvq_0Tqp01Bla3pCAzSvERDk_FauchUVUoxV0Fjz1FCK1PI2LV6-LoCHngyk-aM16fFSzDO9MQRKHOs2HPLwZnxh0A8H49F_lL/w480-h640/IMG_2974.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br />Readers, more than five years ago I purchased this Australian Bush Outfit pattern, Folkwear 130, with the intention of making a <a href="http://malepatternboldness.blogspot.com/2015/02/im-going-on-safari.html">safari jacket.<span><a name='more'></a></span></a><p></p><p>It never happened, I don't remember exactly why. I seem to recall that when I examined the pattern, it looked like it would need a lot of adjusting. Which is strange, because when I finally traced my size (36) from the pattern, it needed no adjusting at all.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B0nLsxG8XwnDQ1C4aJnKpPDUlnEr49jjrRnFqwr6iFxC6WuRKqQt_-dlWvvlDn7boSs8YwMIVM9WqhdqDYy1gcxhoVrBOmesEnTwonoP2ChTjTUwTtPt7s3PK1mZSq0JKPLY2op7WaPo/s1280/IMG_2973.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5B0nLsxG8XwnDQ1C4aJnKpPDUlnEr49jjrRnFqwr6iFxC6WuRKqQt_-dlWvvlDn7boSs8YwMIVM9WqhdqDYy1gcxhoVrBOmesEnTwonoP2ChTjTUwTtPt7s3PK1mZSq0JKPLY2op7WaPo/w480-h640/IMG_2973.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>I had never worked with a Folkwear pattern before. The drafting of this particular pattern is excellent and the instructions are extremely clear. The pattern paper is heavy and high quality. I'm glad I traced my size so that I can use the pattern again for others if I choose to. I use canary yellow tracing paper from the art supply store and colored pencils to trace my pattern.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKq15E8nSv_hABvLUKPRTgM63rJMEimR3qwNsravlZZt47D4XUW-hvhk5U3oqjXJbqxNUFhy9t-eMZCfeagGJfyV-BWLe0-BxokyiAaT4UXexHupC5012S9CMJOX0c9k86iplL0T8KemVa/s1280/IMG_2987.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKq15E8nSv_hABvLUKPRTgM63rJMEimR3qwNsravlZZt47D4XUW-hvhk5U3oqjXJbqxNUFhy9t-eMZCfeagGJfyV-BWLe0-BxokyiAaT4UXexHupC5012S9CMJOX0c9k86iplL0T8KemVa/w400-h300/IMG_2987.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomya1rcjdX_6CK_KE3RO2wXqvsydehkjXUjEcuU_81egjxPX5hYmP24O9GmAVYkEASanO5fo3seULWXp5H8ttsxeoUedrM8blHHS9ll_UmKJ4pJfRCBIPVBc8yYKVRhJs-AqD8FtF2OsC/s1280/IMG_2986.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjomya1rcjdX_6CK_KE3RO2wXqvsydehkjXUjEcuU_81egjxPX5hYmP24O9GmAVYkEASanO5fo3seULWXp5H8ttsxeoUedrM8blHHS9ll_UmKJ4pJfRCBIPVBc8yYKVRhJs-AqD8FtF2OsC/w300-h400/IMG_2986.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn255AZgAVohWww9pD8wKdO1TdM16laEZYGWCn_8KPm1WiTFW8lglsIq7gMe-Yf67k3LJuVmSebMXazx60vQ2oEwaZoYmVq_BOgpAqVsCFGYmMxem2X0PVEL1_SkwWVI7d4ECbrV6utopt/s1280/IMG_2995.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn255AZgAVohWww9pD8wKdO1TdM16laEZYGWCn_8KPm1WiTFW8lglsIq7gMe-Yf67k3LJuVmSebMXazx60vQ2oEwaZoYmVq_BOgpAqVsCFGYmMxem2X0PVEL1_SkwWVI7d4ECbrV6utopt/w480-h640/IMG_2995.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>I don't enjoy tracing patterns as it is very time-consuming. I'm a little spoiled since I usually use vintage patterns that are in just one size so there's no tracing necessary.<br /></p><p></p><p>Originally I was going to whip up a test garment using some cheap solid fabric from my stash but then I remembered that at the flea market last week I'd picked up some wonderful vintage Seventies cotton canvas prints. Using one of those would be fun and maybe it would turn into a wearable muslin.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8EHuteK56y970HfQMnzzdUok-DYjPl1qkQD-0rXEHUEUJQIcFynWSXSLY3gQgCL2sG5SxzZF9RwIRMSvTDy5ZCrrARMT54iVb1PtGSshvLie_oRdJ22T_R-WRjOfaG1YKXwIixmEVwri/s1280/IMG_2779.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP8EHuteK56y970HfQMnzzdUok-DYjPl1qkQD-0rXEHUEUJQIcFynWSXSLY3gQgCL2sG5SxzZF9RwIRMSvTDy5ZCrrARMT54iVb1PtGSshvLie_oRdJ22T_R-WRjOfaG1YKXwIixmEVwri/w480-h640/IMG_2779.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The print below is the one I decided to use. I only paid about $3 for the fabric so it was actually cheaper than the muslin I usually use to make test garments. I guess you'd call it a bandana print that also has oversized flowers -- why not? It's bottom weight cotton canvas but still relatively light.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0pqdGkQVCKsP5D8oxtSmEsWw4wJgxNfYNAGbamYz-hubPt-5KH-i22wreFIwftY48GAioM8rYlYRAHIu8ftuKzaIsb9itDneSZW6gC6fAoCjy9K1Ogb3q7mcFAa90MkabQo7_A127NxS/s1280/IMG_2805.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz0pqdGkQVCKsP5D8oxtSmEsWw4wJgxNfYNAGbamYz-hubPt-5KH-i22wreFIwftY48GAioM8rYlYRAHIu8ftuKzaIsb9itDneSZW6gC6fAoCjy9K1Ogb3q7mcFAa90MkabQo7_A127NxS/w480-h640/IMG_2805.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGERueJCPJNJQQOTmUT5gpMkwsNFPg1fA-hYZ34j9Z3Mmi9TgWVTEplSBdZy1RrTn1TkKMgizVJpQgsOSFNaXNNKGJDxYX5i6VviAeEk81D8VectPguYO05L02D8PQKBRk-ur7ogK2Hq1r/s1280/IMG_3002.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGERueJCPJNJQQOTmUT5gpMkwsNFPg1fA-hYZ34j9Z3Mmi9TgWVTEplSBdZy1RrTn1TkKMgizVJpQgsOSFNaXNNKGJDxYX5i6VviAeEk81D8VectPguYO05L02D8PQKBRk-ur7ogK2Hq1r/w480-h640/IMG_3002.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p> I even have a photo of the original swatch of the fabric giving all its information. Cool, no?<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGDBRbicEHn_Q8T7u8-q9hMV1lTYdpRnpbOZgx9xmvx8EzXaA4CLoVS1stkLawCChr_W-67SdvPyCdNDj0biHNGmNIB3DRv-1iWpnhKNhGi_tocoDkzzVScd1Fklws-p5T-X4Dy9KYhUh/s1280/IMG_2787.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMGDBRbicEHn_Q8T7u8-q9hMV1lTYdpRnpbOZgx9xmvx8EzXaA4CLoVS1stkLawCChr_W-67SdvPyCdNDj0biHNGmNIB3DRv-1iWpnhKNhGi_tocoDkzzVScd1Fklws-p5T-X4Dy9KYhUh/w480-h640/IMG_2787.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>Putting the jacket together wasn't difficult but it did take quite a bit of time since this jacket has four large front pockets, each with its own pocket flap. I lined my flaps with solid khaki twill.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVoW_3q-igDIFScQMKoEWPGmkLTIsO9gAQsiHJS6S14yhNbQOorclZnXk4Uqi-88jYiuXBEUp2rblTvAwOp9Rqpo2Cs4KrUNCBF3jcMbr88FcIdAj9UVeD7_tF3s571kJzKjaGBnD1QqA/s1280/IMG_3031.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwVoW_3q-igDIFScQMKoEWPGmkLTIsO9gAQsiHJS6S14yhNbQOorclZnXk4Uqi-88jYiuXBEUp2rblTvAwOp9Rqpo2Cs4KrUNCBF3jcMbr88FcIdAj9UVeD7_tF3s571kJzKjaGBnD1QqA/w480-h640/IMG_3031.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yZugJ10WZr_bleEofh6bEgiXp73UDu6gD784HY9HvV-z0AHHkOyng12hTXuza-0GaBjMGdZ1s2BcqkfCDCUsvuFk_Gm8l2QiLrm1981cIWUDWNl3WHpDbimxAmAtASh-8AuCDuV2f-t2/s1280/WLBJ8612.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1280" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2yZugJ10WZr_bleEofh6bEgiXp73UDu6gD784HY9HvV-z0AHHkOyng12hTXuza-0GaBjMGdZ1s2BcqkfCDCUsvuFk_Gm8l2QiLrm1981cIWUDWNl3WHpDbimxAmAtASh-8AuCDuV2f-t2/w400-h400/WLBJ8612.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><p>I also added two interior pockets, one a breast patch pocket and another large zippered pocket at the hip. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOR3BQJ-7E_cGQPHbtFa6gPlRvRh5RpQGEWks9lbHCpxPg0G5hvkbmUCMefzWUP_iXRjiO97Xdk5LxGFhFIb5mJlzpnkZqeF-vzOwpGtr2JowAvQBe6TAy3asMGHOa-p9jsf2dRYPVZ9i/s1280/IMG_3035.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKOR3BQJ-7E_cGQPHbtFa6gPlRvRh5RpQGEWks9lbHCpxPg0G5hvkbmUCMefzWUP_iXRjiO97Xdk5LxGFhFIb5mJlzpnkZqeF-vzOwpGtr2JowAvQBe6TAy3asMGHOa-p9jsf2dRYPVZ9i/w480-h640/IMG_3035.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>In addition to all the pockets, the jacket also has epaulets. I don't think I'm going to make the belt as I don't think it's necessary.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAmj-EevAjS-Ru0DjonT9j5g730PSYjJLzaCoy5vnkDqWvLLlhYPkEoF9ehmS10-oKflU0sBL8hI1IJWSUoTQxQoZRDZDE4EpS9KLgMk-gha_Bo_LEgsIg4HlZKFJn1dr6Fb97t-557Hh/s1280/IMG_3021.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIAmj-EevAjS-Ru0DjonT9j5g730PSYjJLzaCoy5vnkDqWvLLlhYPkEoF9ehmS10-oKflU0sBL8hI1IJWSUoTQxQoZRDZDE4EpS9KLgMk-gha_Bo_LEgsIg4HlZKFJn1dr6Fb97t-557Hh/w480-h640/IMG_3021.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb89y5YpqwrzfWgy0MXAejsMbnPBcndFAtj9ETpcT03Ye_S5_1Tf-lhRRmfd02K3SNUVKe0XyhWh-TqHVCL3LRNKNdnyO3IG-BG_1yRu3xXqVZNnCn8gG782_XScdLL1n1_ze5OUjR_GtH/s1280/IMG_3019.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjb89y5YpqwrzfWgy0MXAejsMbnPBcndFAtj9ETpcT03Ye_S5_1Tf-lhRRmfd02K3SNUVKe0XyhWh-TqHVCL3LRNKNdnyO3IG-BG_1yRu3xXqVZNnCn8gG782_XScdLL1n1_ze5OUjR_GtH/w480-h640/IMG_3019.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>The jacket has a one-piece camp-style collar and front facings. The closures (which I have yet to add) will probably be plastic buttons. I thought about chrome gripper snaps but now I'm leaning toward something more classic. I'm also deciding whether I want to make the buttonholes myself or spring for having them made at Jonathan Embroidery. I haven't been there since Covid arrived and I'd like to help support their business. Plus professional buttonholes always look better, especially on outerwear (I find that for shirts my Singer buttonholer attachment buttonholes look great).</p><p>I cut the fronts on two layers of folded fabric without thinking of how the motifs would look and I will admit to not being happy about how the two fronts looked next to each other. I would never have cut the fronts this way intentionally. The repeat is nearly the same on both sides.<br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSiUG-fZ69p-Vm11Mg0xgwXBmMhNDBNZDQrdQ6ZGLeX-Kp2FMyA9Ik1E-NqvG42fN2UvR4COMg14OsEaF-4cCuHGJA094a73-Kh4bCnQkr72hwCf9L5UQKpWTn9CAljGkMT2z0NvEAfi-/s1280/IMG_3010.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGSiUG-fZ69p-Vm11Mg0xgwXBmMhNDBNZDQrdQ6ZGLeX-Kp2FMyA9Ik1E-NqvG42fN2UvR4COMg14OsEaF-4cCuHGJA094a73-Kh4bCnQkr72hwCf9L5UQKpWTn9CAljGkMT2z0NvEAfi-/w480-h640/IMG_3010.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p>After the addition of the pockets and pocket flaps, however, the problem is almost entirely disguised. Let's hear it for large pockets!</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7Ylym4k74-_Ya9HO3Y49kVqUkUXocGQtHgjtcEary3_66C7PHI0w28ZqQkLl9ljaUWiWr1qIUjs08sjnuFpmxrtfcEYTi77kuBOm4AsXrdrofsJnPmcnyZ17uBbT2EfR4lO86znp1Tlp/s1280/IMG_3149.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE7Ylym4k74-_Ya9HO3Y49kVqUkUXocGQtHgjtcEary3_66C7PHI0w28ZqQkLl9ljaUWiWr1qIUjs08sjnuFpmxrtfcEYTi77kuBOm4AsXrdrofsJnPmcnyZ17uBbT2EfR4lO86znp1Tlp/w480-h640/IMG_3149.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bzErHhbqoa_r_0nk7o_xIpKiqmyuce9QgDt9JUV35tdP7MA6mOBCmoCdNlXcw4DtnH9AS_OHms-nkNwpDiWUjLOQJpwXAELb7cn1RjvCrsH_lSeSPvG3g63gFq-7yTJYHiAJxJB6Ni0d/s1280/IMG_3150.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3bzErHhbqoa_r_0nk7o_xIpKiqmyuce9QgDt9JUV35tdP7MA6mOBCmoCdNlXcw4DtnH9AS_OHms-nkNwpDiWUjLOQJpwXAELb7cn1RjvCrsH_lSeSPvG3g63gFq-7yTJYHiAJxJB6Ni0d/w480-h640/IMG_3150.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><p></p><p>I know this jacket is more than a little "out there" but it makes me happy and I can't wait to be able to wear it. Hopefully I'll get the buttons and have the buttonholes made this week.<br /></p><p>And that's it!<br /></p><p>Friends, I hope you're all well and busy sewing. I'll post a photoshoot of the jacket sometime later this month. </p><p>Have you ever made a Folkwear pattern? If so, which one(s)?<br /></p><p>Happy sewing, everybody!<br /></p>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-41673066964254827262020-09-12T14:22:00.003-04:002020-09-14T21:13:00.435-04:00The Chelsea Flea Market Is Back And So Am I<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZznbPp9SiGFxqkO5sWUyytqdtipBFgKeK0mgJv2NBJrbRPuXO7MMxHHxJVUs85qii85PKAkb614rcZsbsgY31bt6pybgG0CnIWG4Vj854Rjy-qnu32_5bSadbzqw0wZt1zGOQiiTM7o3/s1280/IMG_2194.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="961" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIZznbPp9SiGFxqkO5sWUyytqdtipBFgKeK0mgJv2NBJrbRPuXO7MMxHHxJVUs85qii85PKAkb614rcZsbsgY31bt6pybgG0CnIWG4Vj854Rjy-qnu32_5bSadbzqw0wZt1zGOQiiTM7o3/w469-h625/IMG_2194.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><p>Friends, it's hard to believe that our very first Covid summer is coming to an end, but it is.<span></span></p><a name='more'></a>Time moves very strangely for me. It sometimes seems like it's still March, back when everything shut down, or certainly an extension of it. Many things have reopened since then, but it still feels like a different era--definitely not normal times. There are more people on the streets but still no tourists, which leaves the city feeling much emptier.<br /><p></p><p>I am happy to report that today, Saturday, the Chelsea Flea Market reopened. The market, which is under new management, had originally been scheduled to reopen last April, but we know what happened. I swung by this morning and I was delighted to see so many of my favorite vendors and many familiar faces. I didn't realize how much I'd missed the flea market till I returned.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nXk9U2IH2sZ2kbr-D2ELqk4-ZQW1OyxpUR2vy9xMABdsnSNnrc-rs6X4OKzkJLoIPt9yUWlrphtm4c9pFlNjBNyJZcwHnIi_ZkEKrZwLVilYH6xoyEq-xfTyvIxyPnTt1v80ownS8OP0/s1280/IMG_2198.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7nXk9U2IH2sZ2kbr-D2ELqk4-ZQW1OyxpUR2vy9xMABdsnSNnrc-rs6X4OKzkJLoIPt9yUWlrphtm4c9pFlNjBNyJZcwHnIi_ZkEKrZwLVilYH6xoyEq-xfTyvIxyPnTt1v80ownS8OP0/w469-h625/IMG_2198.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jBsE00N8zZRrUSF9-g060_nrI1TycllHYeTK25ODx1KxtqjE7gEGV7-3hGM5byDxsVu_RwnIwScSeSCWC9dHuSRbdwyGPH7W2-YOE_EQoDnh0ZjPRSkSyXcOZLEg-B_4SWWvObw08l3O/s1280/IMG_2178.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3jBsE00N8zZRrUSF9-g060_nrI1TycllHYeTK25ODx1KxtqjE7gEGV7-3hGM5byDxsVu_RwnIwScSeSCWC9dHuSRbdwyGPH7W2-YOE_EQoDnh0ZjPRSkSyXcOZLEg-B_4SWWvObw08l3O/w469-h625/IMG_2178.jpeg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0Nzeoubhd6f2mN9vz-gvriRKepMmU1nCLwKFjDnPzdCTS1r2t7QHY4TnSwWKZoKWlS-uH40kajpxzT0vrhUbq7e0I3snJQjy08evidQp9n7cPwa3IzUH7KWYxZ3EP4N6krE-a3Dr9JgB/s1280/IMG_2203.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="960" data-original-width="1280" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgs0Nzeoubhd6f2mN9vz-gvriRKepMmU1nCLwKFjDnPzdCTS1r2t7QHY4TnSwWKZoKWlS-uH40kajpxzT0vrhUbq7e0I3snJQjy08evidQp9n7cPwa3IzUH7KWYxZ3EP4N6krE-a3Dr9JgB/w500-h375/IMG_2203.jpeg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Vintage buttons galore!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO9rp_n6RX2fyGNBChHiYfRQOAhlwbfahky6dE-WPOMU5R2fWB8TrgFUaSOzSY_0MpH_ObNivcrlIu4xOVgXKZsyHlVGudh_9pnwH0ipN79yzsZGYSAEhpBvwTgNmlNCgaXAcq6rz9OsA/s1280/IMG_2208.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEO9rp_n6RX2fyGNBChHiYfRQOAhlwbfahky6dE-WPOMU5R2fWB8TrgFUaSOzSY_0MpH_ObNivcrlIu4xOVgXKZsyHlVGudh_9pnwH0ipN79yzsZGYSAEhpBvwTgNmlNCgaXAcq6rz9OsA/w469-h625/IMG_2208.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSVaPzma4f7KgIpnD87tIgLy3XKLt1HmxrQ9zUk79ELXlzkVrmxcY_vA4S-Ljh2WoABY4uyJEJWc6DRJ0p4hWY87FqPf8QfcV70fPBoGY70cjm5eZHmIR7jFHEjN9ijdJeAuhEfwNZQo_/s1280/IMG_2174.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQSVaPzma4f7KgIpnD87tIgLy3XKLt1HmxrQ9zUk79ELXlzkVrmxcY_vA4S-Ljh2WoABY4uyJEJWc6DRJ0p4hWY87FqPf8QfcV70fPBoGY70cjm5eZHmIR7jFHEjN9ijdJeAuhEfwNZQo_/w469-h625/IMG_2174.jpeg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I love most digging through piles of random stuff.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table> <p></p><p>I saw only one sewing machine today, a lovely Singer 301 (below). I won't lie: I was tempted as I don't own a 301 (similar to a Featherweight 221). But with roughly 17 machines already and a strong desire to downsize, I just couldn't take her. I hope somebody gives her a good home. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFrUTWoX33n9T5B0LwVdc4SvZbw_oFDaVT1xmDn0do6_J6XsRCfow4aNZpfscG1p3ftk-UhfcgLiqkK3OJwFUDAgB8aIKKiQGcaFTEDnycNx7Dkk_rDCdYqDlydjAvkM32VQl85ot9H6V/s1280/IMG_2214.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhiFrUTWoX33n9T5B0LwVdc4SvZbw_oFDaVT1xmDn0do6_J6XsRCfow4aNZpfscG1p3ftk-UhfcgLiqkK3OJwFUDAgB8aIKKiQGcaFTEDnycNx7Dkk_rDCdYqDlydjAvkM32VQl85ot9H6V/w469-h625/IMG_2214.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p>One of the most fun things at the flea market is the people. Naturally, today there were many colorful outfits and some stylish Covid masks (including my own--you probably recognize that lemon print).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2JYujczFsTHVTI6R3O_9TZJidRaue2SJMYbHYjboaUm-1D3Q6FqaMFDCHBbMqWLFtNkAUmUtj2qdCT-BFMJBp6qfjQ4MJtnKZSzN10DQljWaeCV0eDXPhBxLmhhxQwVdNDVa69ME1a4o/s1280/IMG_2196.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQ2JYujczFsTHVTI6R3O_9TZJidRaue2SJMYbHYjboaUm-1D3Q6FqaMFDCHBbMqWLFtNkAUmUtj2qdCT-BFMJBp6qfjQ4MJtnKZSzN10DQljWaeCV0eDXPhBxLmhhxQwVdNDVa69ME1a4o/w469-h625/IMG_2196.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFbA0HHO2CQ3sAE8kZXv7BC7Ed8SBfLF2IhQdmfQMmbErdYm_RNztOSzT7RFmLAWClGlSfFvZMc5sCQ7Pd0k1g0CNrah4KPSBBcCeiV1ifCNufNha19n49p_XsqzNIrgXxgXxjbetLlmp/s1280/IMG_2227.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="962" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnFbA0HHO2CQ3sAE8kZXv7BC7Ed8SBfLF2IhQdmfQMmbErdYm_RNztOSzT7RFmLAWClGlSfFvZMc5sCQ7Pd0k1g0CNrah4KPSBBcCeiV1ifCNufNha19n49p_XsqzNIrgXxgXxjbetLlmp/w470-h625/IMG_2227.jpeg" width="470" /></a></div><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyHSpuES9IU846wf3w7wOX1W8czNl07KzQkjdRNvoZYGtEKdBTeKoBMPgISqkNQ0rO9STWcKCpIWFqBIxNc911Fsd50IJ2Q4RjaxMv1Y7D7j1YdKg26422z8VCva7ZnAI7UoHYLK5SkJX/s1280/CMSH0106.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUyHSpuES9IU846wf3w7wOX1W8czNl07KzQkjdRNvoZYGtEKdBTeKoBMPgISqkNQ0rO9STWcKCpIWFqBIxNc911Fsd50IJ2Q4RjaxMv1Y7D7j1YdKg26422z8VCva7ZnAI7UoHYLK5SkJX/w500-h625/CMSH0106.jpeg" width="500" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I never thought to layer Hawaiian shirts, but it works!<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUodEP8XbrkdUi3EsXRj5RI7p2KTfGTSifg014XnYudh2utgTrEq4BiJMmaTmNg5z-Fyss1BzUoEHsNUnaHy-c_R_z4yoReqTrCOubF3pVB5dbhBgaY80gwUim_mfdWq0KJJ9o5UgcyPBg/s1280/QQMH3185.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1024" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjUodEP8XbrkdUi3EsXRj5RI7p2KTfGTSifg014XnYudh2utgTrEq4BiJMmaTmNg5z-Fyss1BzUoEHsNUnaHy-c_R_z4yoReqTrCOubF3pVB5dbhBgaY80gwUim_mfdWq0KJJ9o5UgcyPBg/w500-h625/QQMH3185.jpeg" width="500" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrFkWx2GaEIrMXH_oxCpQma9Sv1W_ANthHgk2h3GCxMYRnofLO8bYrIf7l9Dthhe_YL8vMWLmLS_KE9IsxmQR3fB4KD26nu6fl_9fM8yZ7ZpxFIiEYDgee4AtZjb2EAsHcLUdmEvYmeDK/s1280/IMG_2189.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRrFkWx2GaEIrMXH_oxCpQma9Sv1W_ANthHgk2h3GCxMYRnofLO8bYrIf7l9Dthhe_YL8vMWLmLS_KE9IsxmQR3fB4KD26nu6fl_9fM8yZ7ZpxFIiEYDgee4AtZjb2EAsHcLUdmEvYmeDK/w469-h625/IMG_2189.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UDYf2ujeJcdRZgFs5am_SRTVm7o9fkgt8ijIJpkRWF672bCzWi4ZtreBMwO8G-W3ZGOtvPaNRPL-Wd1VeJYbPDBpKGby1w4dQhmQHZ46rNkTvQGom1NSbashi6a4yG1xHrGilpGxi-Z1/s1280/IMG_2188.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_UDYf2ujeJcdRZgFs5am_SRTVm7o9fkgt8ijIJpkRWF672bCzWi4ZtreBMwO8G-W3ZGOtvPaNRPL-Wd1VeJYbPDBpKGby1w4dQhmQHZ46rNkTvQGom1NSbashi6a4yG1xHrGilpGxi-Z1/w469-h625/IMG_2188.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div><p></p><p>In the end all I came home with were these very lovely vintage plastic shirt buttons. There were many wonderful ones but I wanted to buy only buttons I could see myself using.<br /></p><p></p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzIoc98p7ksMMrZZ5Aopvm_iv7eYzRdW-d1Kk_TnvuxUWTjpJnpujxt51QfhcKEWtWZ6jj37S11LSB5rlGz4DaOMScW7g-sIcx3nPr5BJEl9vVqZRx0kmETyxstcAGIuABhKWp1b6KweB/s1280/IMG_2215.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIzIoc98p7ksMMrZZ5Aopvm_iv7eYzRdW-d1Kk_TnvuxUWTjpJnpujxt51QfhcKEWtWZ6jj37S11LSB5rlGz4DaOMScW7g-sIcx3nPr5BJEl9vVqZRx0kmETyxstcAGIuABhKWp1b6KweB/w469-h625/IMG_2215.jpeg" width="469" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I do love vintage buttons.<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /> I'll probably return tomorrow: I have to make up for lost time! <br /><p></p><p>I don't know about you but fall is always an energizing time for me. Come September, I find myself wanting to organize my time better as well as to clean up my space: I'm long overdue for some major decluttering. If you follow me on Instagram you may already know I'm deciding which of my two Berninas to part with: the 930 or the 830. I don't have the space for both. (Stay tuned: I may be announcing some sales sometime soon.)<br /></p><p>And that's it. We're all doing well here and I hope you're doing well too.</p><p>Happy sewing, everybody, and happy (almost) fall! <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYJYlGEMoA9ZvdjMI-FnFwZn0sDkIirGebH3GgDCcV5UbT9Vw4iN0mOgKbPiqGOPUukl-T_WPaoQecvPhPrEbHm0aZtC4HCm6CbIqFtZZpvcu1N_cKmjA-ML6vfRRyKHG8KhaFv055a0O/s1280/IMG_2202.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="960" height="625" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYJYlGEMoA9ZvdjMI-FnFwZn0sDkIirGebH3GgDCcV5UbT9Vw4iN0mOgKbPiqGOPUukl-T_WPaoQecvPhPrEbHm0aZtC4HCm6CbIqFtZZpvcu1N_cKmjA-ML6vfRRyKHG8KhaFv055a0O/w469-h625/IMG_2202.jpeg" width="469" /></a></div>Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-86713749786636456402020-07-08T09:43:00.001-04:002020-07-09T20:30:07.710-04:00Why I Won't Be Hosting MPB Day This Summer<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Readers, I'm guessing this will come as no surprise.<br />
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When I look at photos of <b>MPB Days</b> past, I realize that holding this event this summer would be challenging on many different levels. For example:<br />
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1) The FIT Museum is currently closed and it's not clear when it might reopen.<br />
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2) Restaurants are open for outdoor dining only and few eateries have more than a handful of outdoor tables available (if they have any at all).<br />
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3) Large groups, even masked, are not encouraged unless strict social distancing is maintained. I think that's a lot to ask and not very practical (or fun). <br />
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4) Travel also has its risks, particularly on airplanes. Many people from out of town would not be able to attend, along with anyone with health concerns or who might be living with an elder, like I do.<br />
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I haven't traveled to the Garment District since March but my understanding is that many fabric stores have reopened albeit with reduced hours. Certainly those that sell online like Mood, Fabrics & Fabrics, B&J, Elliott Berman, and Metro Textiles are open for business virtually. I hope you will consider supporting them in what are certainly trying times for small, independent businesses.<br />
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So far, everyone in my family continues to be healthy but we are not socializing with others. This is achievable for us since we're homebodies anyway and none of us works outside the apartment. We go out to get exercise, walk the dogs, and do some local food shopping (though we get the bulk of our food delivered) but that's about it. I feel fortunate that in New York City the worst seems to be behind us but who knows what the next few months might bring. I'm optimistic by nature but this situation is going to be hard on the city for a long time.<br />
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All that said, the summer has, so far, been beautiful. The city is relatively quiet, most people wear masks, and New York continues to be a lovely place to be. A city is more than its attractions: it's its people, its spirit, and its synergy. These continue as before, if in ways that are perhaps less immediately apparent.<br />
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I am truly grateful that we were able to celebrate <b>MPB Day </b>last March and I'm confident we'll be celebrating again.<br />
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I hope you are healthy and happy and don't forget to keep sewing!<br />
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PS -- As always, you can check out my latest projects on <a href="https://www.instagram.com/peterlappin/">Instagram</a>, where I post daily.<br />
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New York City is slowly reopening.<br />
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Here's our local diner, whose seating area now extends into the street between a line of parked cars and the bike lane. Not sure how pleasant that will be for customers but it does allow the diner to accommodate more people. Takeout food alone is unlikely to be enough to sustain a business like this. I expect to see a great many restaurants closing in the coming year since there isn't going to be a vaccine anytime soon and you can eat outside in New York only so long. Some restaurants can expand out into the street but they can't equal the number of seats they'd normally have available.<br />
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Our local Saturday farmer's market has reopened, so we're happy about that. They're organizing themselves to maintain social distancing, which seems like a good idea.<br />
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The last has month has been tumultuous for much of the country but you don't come here to read about that.<br />
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You won't be surprised to learn that masks are about the only thing I've sewn in the last three months, though I do have a shirt project in the works. I've made a lot of matching mask/shirt sets but the truth is that I usually wear a mask that coordinates rather than matches perfectly. Let's be honest: that matchy-matchy thing can be a bit much.<br />
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Purple gingham coordinates nicely with this old shirt (below), which remains one of my favorites. (If my photos look a little sharper than usual it's because I've upgraded my old iphone to the new SE model.)<br />
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White Featherweight print mask with my textured black-and-white camp shirt.<br />
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Same shirt, different mask....<br />
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Same mask, different shirt! This pink linen shirt is eight years old and has held up fantastically well. It's another one of my favorites and I wear it every summer.<br />
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It's fun to mix and match. I see a lot of masks but none quite like these.<br />
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I've been making a few masks for neighbors and friends too. Two reversible ones for my friend Kat....<br />
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And a mermaid print mask for my downstairs neighbor Edward.<br />
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Meanwhie, I'm slowly accumulating the tools I'll need to start working on mechanical watches. Everything is new to me but that's also what makes it exciting. Getting started in a new hobby can feel daunting but I enjoy the challenge: it's like when I learned to sew. This week I received my first vintage watch repair book in the mail.<br />
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Mechanical watches are complex -- so many tiny parts that must be disassembled, cleaned, reassembled precisely and lubricated with multiple types of lubricants depending on the part. There's so much to learn: a whole new vocabulary.<br />
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So far I've tackled only the most superficial tasks: changing watch straps and spring bars (the piece that holds the strap in place, polishing crystals (sometimes glass but more often acrylic in vintage watches), and changing batteries in a few old quartz watches I own. Watch collectors tend to turn up their nose at quartz watch movements and I'm afraid I've started to too: it's similar to the way vintage sewing machine aficionados feel about computerized machines, they lack soul.<br />
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I've picked up a few watches on eBay too. Also like vintage sewing machines, wonderful ones can be picked up for very little money since now most people just rely on their smart phones (or smart watches) to find out the time. Also like sewing machines, at one time there were a great many renowned American manufacturers like Hamilton, Elgin, Waltham, Westclox, and many more. Sadly they either no longer exist or have been purchased by foreign companies. Timex is still around but no longer makes their watches in the USA. Sound familiar?<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I polished the crystal of this vintage 1940's military-style Elgin watch.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">I'm over the moon about this vintage Seventies Snoopy watch which arrived in perfect working order. The second hand is on a plastic disk that rotates so it looks like the green tennis ball is floating through the air -- clever!</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This 1973 King Seiko is a mechanical marvel. At one time it was one of their top-of-the-line watches.</td></tr>
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I hope everyone is doing well. I still haven't figured out how <b>MPB Day</b> might work this summer or how much interest there is. Some activities like lunch at Panera are not going to work. I don't know if the FIT Museum will be open by August. I do know that some fabric stores have reopened and they could certainly use our business, so maybe I can come up with some sort of hybrid outing where we spend more time socializing (and eating) outdoors. I'm open to suggestions!<br />
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Happy sewing everybody and stay well!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-24015089095439630632020-05-28T17:08:00.001-04:002020-05-30T14:54:09.826-04:00Good News, Bad News<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friends, the mask wearing continues here in New York City and, naturally, so does the mask making.<br />
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It's gotten so that when I look at a photo of myself <i>without</i> a mask, something feels off. You may remember the Liberty of London shirt above from 2015. Luckily I saved my leftover fabric -- I almost always try to save some scraps -- and had more than enough to make a matching mask. I've actually worn this shirt quite a bit; it has held up extremely well. (The color hasn't changed, it's just the lighting.)<br />
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So first let me share some bad news. You may have heard by now that Bluprint, formerly Craftsy, is being shut down by their owner, NBC-Universal. It seems the corporation has taken a big financial hit what with their theme parks being temporarily closed and the Olympics being cancelled (which NBC was contracted to broadcast) and as a result they're making cuts.<br />
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I filmed a <a href="https://shop.mybluprint.com/sewing/classes/sew-the-camp-shirt/704794">camp shirt class</a> for them last year and was scheduled to make a jean jacket class this summer. But what can you do? Unpredictable things sometimes happen. I was not looking forward to flying out to Colorado to film the class (which we'd already pushed from April to June and then to September) given the current state of air travel, so in a way it's a relief. But I can't say I'm not also feeling disappointed. Maybe the universe will provide me a different venue to film a similar class.<br />
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I'd already made two sample jean jackets for the class, which I get to keep: thankfully I made them in my size. Here's a quick look at one, which I made from a floral cotton baby corduroy from Mood Fabrics. The jacket pattern is Simplicity 8845, currently in print.<br />
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Beyond my personal concerns, it saddens me that the staff at Bluprint are set to lose their jobs. The people I worked with last year couldn't have been kinder or more professional and I was delighted with the way the class turned out. And what of the archive of approximately 1,500 craft classes? Currently they belong to NBC-Universal (which is in turn owned by Comcast) and it's anybody's guess what they intend to do with them. A lot of subscribers are very upset and if you're a fan of drama, you can read people's reactions to the news <a href="https://craftindustryalliance.org/nbcuniversal-to-close-bluprint/">here</a>. All the consolidation in the craft world concerns me and I fear there's more to come.<br />
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So what else have I been doing with my time? I put fresh contact paper down in our kitchen cupboards and bathroom medicine cabinet. I've vacuumed and reorganized my closets (ongoing). I'm even learning how to repair vintage watches, which might be my next passion.<br />
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Last week, Willy got a bath.<br />
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And I made a few more shirt-mask combos.<br />
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I won't lie: there are aspects of this locked-down new normal that appeal to me. For one thing, the tourists are gone. I live in a neighborhood that was inundated with them year round, drawn to the nearby High Line, the Hudson Yards development, the art galleries in Chelsea, and the beautiful Hudson River Park. If you're from a city that gets a large number of visitors year round (Florence, Venice, Rome, Paris, Barcelona, come to mind), you know that it can feel overwhelming. I recognize that many, many people's work depends on tourism and it's terrible that folks will likely lose those jobs since few people are traveling. Naturally it would not be my preference for this to happen. But clouds have their silver linings, why pretend otherwise. I like the quiet streets, the clean(er) air, the lack of automobile traffic, and, most of all, the slower pace. Unfortunately a scary pandemic had to be the cause.<br />
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Now on to some good news: I'm featured in a lovely four-page spread in the June/July 2020 issue of Sew News Magazine!<br />
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I especially love that group photo from last summer's <i>MPB Day</i>. I'm thinking now about what we might do this coming August and whether it's possible to plan some sort of get together despite the current crisis. That's for another post.<br />
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In closing, I hope you're all healthy and happily sewing away and that your kitchen shelves are nicely lined like mine are now.<br />
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Have a great week, everybody: hang in there!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com34tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-51407365216283882552020-05-19T18:27:00.002-04:002020-05-22T15:53:48.526-04:00A Mask for Cathy + MORE!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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That's the message my cousin Cathy wants to convey to all of you during these challenging times and I can't think of a more suitable person to express it. Cathy begged me to make her a few masks to match some of her favorite outfits and I agreed. She allowed me to snap this quick portrait as she was prepping for a <span class="st"><i><span class="st"><i>très soigné</i></span></i></span> outdoor cocktail party she was attending. Cathy's so haughty these days that keeping her social distance comes naturally.<br />
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Meanwhile, I have also felt inspired to whip up a few more matching masks. The results are much less glamorous than Cathy's rose print, but nevertheless fun and quick to sew up. I continue to use the free <a href="https://dhuratadavies.com/blogs/things-i-make-and-do/free-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial">Dhurata Davies pattern</a>, with a few tweaks I covered in my previous blog post.<br />
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The lemon print shirt and matching mask! <br />
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The Wizard of Oz-themed poppy-print jacket and matching mask! <br />
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The poppy-print mask is lined in a contrasting black and white quilting cotton.<br />
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The color-blocked summer popover shirt and matching mask! <br />
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Michael's octopus-print shirt and matching mask! <br />
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The red, white, and blue cotton canvas jacket and matching mask! <br />
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And last but surely not least, the Singer Featherweight shirt and matching mask! <br />
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The matching Featherweight mask is lined in cotton gingham, repurposed from one of my very first sewing projects, boxers I made for Michael which were so badly sewn he never wore them!<br />
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I am very glad I saved so many fabric scraps from previous projects. I still have a lot more outfits to match! By the way, we don't always wear our masks with matching ensembles: we like to mix and match (see below).<br />
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In closing, if you're wondering when I'm going to start sewing more than just masks, I think the answer is soon. In the meantime, however, I'm riding my matchy-matchy mask mojo!<br />
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PS - Here's an article from <a href="https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/stylish-face-masks-to-shop-now#intcid=recommendations_vogue-right-rail-popular_a25048fa-c095-4126-a70c-45c36d6fc7f8_popular4-1">Vogue all about finding stylish masks</a>. Are they as nice as mine though? <br />
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Have a great day everybody and stay healthy!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Cathy way back when: carefree and mask-free!</td></tr>
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Readers. the mask making continues.<br />
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I've mainly been sewing masks for my family, but also for a few friends and neighbors. It's easy and it's fun and it helps me downsize my remnant stash. I've especially enjoyed making masks to match some of my me-made shirts. I'm glad I saved the leftover scraps from these projects!<br />
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I continue using the free design by <a href="https://dhuratadavies.com/blogs/things-i-make-and-do/free-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial">Dhurata Davies</a>, which is very comfortable to wear and fits well. I've learned a few construction tricks too:<br />
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1) When you sew the two (or three, if there's a pocket) layers together, stitch with the lining next to the feed dogs and let the lining edge protrude an extra 1/8" (the regular seam allowance is roughly 3/8"). When you turn the layers right sides out, the lining will pull the outer layer to the inside a bit, ensuring that the lining doesn't stick out when you wear the mask. You'll still need to press the edges, of course, as you would if you were making a shirt collar or a facing.<br />
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2) Be sure to clip the curves of your seam allowances before turning right sides out. Again, these are the same techniques one would use when sewing a curved collar or facing.<br />
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3) It can be helpful -- though it's certainly not necessary -- to trim the lining layer 1/4" at the two far ends (where you're going to fold over the edge to create a casing for elastic or tie) before you sew the two layers together. This will leave less bulk when fold the layers over. Not essential but helpful.<br />
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4) When you sew the layers together, be sure the center darts at both the chin and the nose match up. You'll get a more professional-looking result.<br />
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My most recent mask is one I made for my mother using a Liberty of London cotton poplin remnant and some contrasting gingham for the lining. <br />
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I think the result is very sweet-looking.<br />
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I'll probably whip up a few more of these masks as needed. They're easy to make and they're surprisingly satisfying since they are genuinely needed. I still haven't sewn any masks using more than two layers of cotton or a filter pocket: I may try that next.<br />
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Have a great day, everybody, and happy mask making!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com36tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-49794757976159128982020-05-05T16:37:00.004-04:002020-05-06T21:43:46.601-04:00Who Is That Masked Man?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friends, I know I'm a little late to mask making.<br />
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To be honest, I just didn't want to deal with it and scarves and bandanas seemed good enough. But since it now seems we're going to be wearing masks for a long, long time, at least here in New York City, I figured I might as well give it a try.<br />
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There are a ton of mask patterns available in PDF form that you can download for free. There are also countless YouTube tutorials and blog posts about sewing them. I wasn't trying to make anything here that was as protective as an N95 mask, but rather something that I could wear that would keep me from touching my nose or mouth. Nearly everyone outside is wearing a mask these days and my building requires you have one on when you leave your apartment and share public spaces like the lobby, elevators, and laundry room. <br />
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There are many ways to make a mask more protective, but they often make the mask harder to breathe through, so it's a trade-off. Many of you may have strong opinions about what kind of masks we should be wearing or even if we should be wearing masks at all. I encourage you to do what works best for you. In New York City masks weren't even recommended for non healthcare workers until April. You could argue these homemade masks are a bit of security theater
but at the very least they are an expression of social solidarity,
something lacking in many parts of this country.<br />
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I tried two different patterns and both have their virtues. Both are the contoured-type mask as opposed to the pleated style, which doesn't really appeal to me. The first I found on a blog called <a href="https://thecraftyquilter.com/2020/03/versatile-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial/">The Crafty Quilter</a>. (TBH, I just did a Google search for free mask PDF's and this one looked good.) It's a very basic design; you may have seen something similar elsewhere.<br />
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There's pattern sheet and a few pages of instructions to print. It comes in just one adult size.<br />
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I whipped up a sample using a piece of an old sheet: nothing fancy. I did not add a pocket layer but I'm pretty sure the instructions show you how to, as well as how to add a metal piece you can shape over the bridge of your nose. I didn't try that but I may down the line.<br />
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The result is a pretty good-looking mask. I added elastic to fit around my ears; you can also tie it around your neck and head. It fit me pretty well but was too big for my mom and little too small for Michael.<br />
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Now apparently having a stitched center front seam makes the mask less effective, but again, I'm not wearing this to treat hospital patients. I will continue to social distance (is that a verb now?) even with a mask on.<br />
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The second mask pattern I tried is by a woman named <a href="https://dhuratadavies.com/blogs/things-i-make-and-do/free-face-mask-pattern-and-tutorial">Dhurata Davies</a>. This mask has a somewhat different shape and no center seam. To fit your face it has a dart above the nose and dart under the chin.<br />
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Just like with the first mask pattern I tried, you basically are sewing two (or three if you're adding a pocket) layers of fabric together (right sides together) along the top and bottom, and then turning the mask right-side out through the ends. You then fold the ends and stitch to make a casing through which you can thread a piece of elastic or some sort of tie. In this first sample I made a tie out of a piece of commercial double-fold bias tape, simply folding it and stitching down along the edge.</div>
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You can loop the the mask around your neck and then tie the mask behind your head, or loop it behind your head and tie it at your neck. After trying both methods, I found I preferred to tie it behind my neck so there's not a bow hanging off the middle of my head. I started with a size Small: that size fits my mom best.<br />
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<span class="" title="Edited"></span>Next I made a Size Medium for myself and one for Michael. Each one takes about 20 minutes or so. The one I made for myself is reversible: red polka dots on one side and blue on the other.<br />
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Michael's is blue chambray on one side and fine cotton plaid shirting on the other. The tie is vintage double-fold bias tape.<br />
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<span class="" title="Edited">What I like about this design is:</span><br />
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there’s no center seam, just darts at the nose and chin; </span><br />
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<span class="" title="Edited">b) There’s a
horizontally stitched chin line improving fit; </span><br />
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<span class="" title="Edited">c) the
pattern is multi-sized XS, S, M & L and instructions for choosing
the correct size are included; </span><br />
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<span class="" title="Edited">d) there’s only one pattern piece. </span><br />
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And that's it for mask making so far. I plan to make a few each day since you really need more than one since they need to be washed regularly. Plus it's nice to mix and match them with your outfits!<br />
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I'm betting a lot of you have been making masks for some time. If you have a particular pattern you like or other tips you'd like to share, please do.<br />
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Happy sewing, everybody, and stay healthy!<br />
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Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-9677325483064116862020-04-27T16:38:00.005-04:002020-04-28T22:17:29.733-04:00A Run on Sewing Machines? + Project UPDATES!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Readers, is it possible -- could there actually be a run on sewing machines?<br />
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A very unscientific hunt on Amazon reveals that many of the popular lower-end models -- Janomes, Brothers, Singers -- I was accustomed to seeing offered are currently out of stock. Could that many people sheltering in place be purchasing sewing machines, perhaps to make masks or simply to entertain themselves? I have heard anecdotally that many people have been dusting off their machines but I don't think the people I know--most of whom are already avid sewers--are representative of the public at large. I am curious to know what you think or may have heard/experienced.<br />
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In other news, the sewing continues here, albeit somewhat sporadically. As I mentioned recently, I've been doing a fair amount of shopping for vintage patterns and vintage fabric on Etsy and eBay. Here are some of the latest arrivals (with a few more still in transit):<br />
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I think I shared a photo of this vintage Thirties evening ensemble with you already, before I had it in hand. This has to be one of my most glamorous patterns. <br />
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I was very excited about this vintage 1959 Vogue swimsuit pattern: so much so that I made a muslin using an hibiscus-print remnant that closely resembles the fabric pictured in that pattern illustration. I love when that happens!<br />
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Another 1930's pattern is this 1937 Advance dress pattern that is a copy of Mainbocher's wedding dress for Wallace Simpson, the Duchess of Windsor.<br />
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Two more swimsuit/romper patterns, the first from the early 60's and the second from 1949. I think I'm ready to stop buying swimsuit patterns.</div>
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And here are some fabrics. The first is a cotton organdy which I think is from the 1930's: just 36" wide. There are four yards which should be plenty.<br />
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I thought I would use it to make this vintage early 1930's mail order pattern from my pattern stash; I even made a partial muslin of it. I like the style of the dress but I don't think it's quite right for the fabric. I think a smaller print or a solid would work better, don't you?<br />
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And finally, this weekend I received this lovely floral silk crepe de chine, also an eBay purchase. I don't think it's truly vintage but to my eye it has a 1930's look to it.<br />
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In other news, I celebrated a birthday last week and Michael baked me a lemon meringue pie. It was delicious!<br />
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And that's about it. We've all been hanging in there. With Michael able to do his voice teaching online and me continuing to work from home just as I normally do, our lives don't feel radically altered. Still, it would be lovely to have things return to the way they were. Will that happen any time soon? I'm not sure.<br />
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In any case, be well, everybody, and happy sewing!Peter Lappinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05109154527996679077noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1991166428290808171.post-26411917167924996902020-04-18T16:16:00.000-04:002020-04-20T07:40:04.253-04:00Peanuts Pandemic Photo Shoot!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Friends, I know I should be wearing a matching home-sewn mask but this scarf will have to do for the time being.<br />
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I finished my Peanuts shirt a few days ago and today Michael and I went outside for a brief photo shoot, maintaining our social distance (not from each other, naturally, but from others). I took that scarf off because aren't you tired of seeing photos of people with their faces covered at this point?<br />
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There's not a whole lot to say about this shirt you don't already know. I bought the fabric online, it's a design called "The Gangs All Here Toss" by Springs Creative (from 2019, so it's pretty easy to find). The shirt pattern I used was Butterick 4575, from the mid-Seventies, size 36, my usual size. The only major alteration I made was to narrow the collar to give it a more contemporary look.<br />
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My polka dot contrast fabric is also quilting cotton, also purchased on eBay. It looked black before I laundered it but it washed to a very dark brown. That's fine too.<br />
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I used vintage French glass shirt buttons I purchased a few years ago at the Chelsea Flea Market. I believe they're from the 1920's. They don't stand out but how could they against this very busy fabric? As always, I made my buttonholes with my vintage Singer buttonhole attachment and sewed the entire shirt on my Singer 15-91.<br />
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I'm not entirely sure what my next project will be but I'll tell you as soon as I know. In the meantime I'm happy to have a new cheerful shirt to wear in these somewhat gloomy times (and on this rather gray day). I've said it before but I'll say it again: I love this Peanuts-print fabric.<br />
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Greetings, readers, from my home quarantine to yours!<br />
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Two weeks ago I purchased three yards of this Peanuts quilting cotton. It's called "The Gang's All Here Toss" -- toss referring to the fact that the beloved Peanuts characters are scrambled all over the fabric in a seemingly random pattern. It's by Springs Creative and can be found online pretty easily (it's originally from 2019). I was particularly drawn to it since teal is a good color for me, and, of course, I love all the Peanuts characters, who were a big part of my childhood. I even played Snoopy in my high school production of "You're a Good Man, Charlie Brown."<br />
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Since it's kind of an overwhelming pattern, I thought I might use a contrast solid for the inside collar and cuffs. Also on eBay, I found someone selling a fabric lot of polka dot scraps in many different colors, which I purchased. I could see a lot of the colors working with the fabric but in the end I narrowed it down to the black (second from the left, bottom row) and the brown (upper row, far right).<br />
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I started on the collar to see how it would look with the contrast fabrics. I ended up choosing the black (which after laundering, actually turned out to be a very, very deep brown).<br />
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This also made the choice of topstitching thread easier: I chose black from among the many possibilities in my thread stash.<br />
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Here's the finished collar. I know, it looks like it's cut upside down but this is how the characters landed in the toss. I was going to recut it until I realized that on the finished shirt, with all the characters scrambled every which way, it's going to look just fine (you'll see).<br />
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Next I made my cuffs, also with the black(ish) polka dot contrast fabric and the black topstitching thread.<br />
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Next, I worked on my sleeve plackets. Normally I'm not a huge fan of black topstitching (it's very unforgiving) but it looks fine here; there's a lot of black in the print.<br />
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I managed to get most of the shirt done today. I still have to make buttonholes, add buttons, and hem and I may add a breast pocket. That's for tomorrow.<br />
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And that's it! This shirt is very cheerful looking and cheerful is what we can use a lot of these days. Maybe I can even convince Michael to do an outdoor photoshoot. Dare I whip up a matching mask?<br />
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Have a great day, everybody, and stay healthy!<br />
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