Missess Jacket have optional lining, button or snap closure. Outside edges, sleeves and pockets are finishe with bias-cut contrast fabric bindings. View A has mandarin collar. View B has round neckline.
I wanted a project that was quick and simple so I chose View B because of the round neckline.
The pattern instructions were clear and very easy to follow with plenty of pictures to help guide you along.
Materials used:
*Fabric - Navy blue quilted fabric
*Lining - China silk in a stripe and nautical pattern
*Bias binding - Navy
* 5 - 7/8 buttons
The construction of the pockets were very simple however, I ran into problems when trying to add the trimming to the curved edges of the pockets. It puckered and didnt lay flat like the straight side so I folded the fabric in the corner and did a triangle shaped stitch which solved my problem. I was then able to stitch around the pocket with ease.
The sleeve edge was finished with bias tape attached to the right side and folded to the inside and top stitched.
I didnt have enough fabric to line the entire sleeve so I had to piece together the lining with a solid navy color. It worked out just fine because I was able to wear it with the sleeve turned up so the pretty lining can show on the outside. The raw edges of the jacket was finished with bias tape as the instructions suggested. However, I attached the tape to the right side of the jacket and turned it to the inside, finishing with a top stitch so the tape is not visible on outside.
The buttons were anchored down on the inside with smaller buttons. I am very pleased with the outcome of this jacket. Its simple, quick and easy.
