This is a recently released pattern and though it's similar to the iconic Vogue 7975, I really like the shawl collar option that's View C. Ages ago, pre-blogging days, I made a navy blue pinstripe jacket and dress combo using a shawl collared jacket that I really liked wearing. This view of the pattern brings back those pleasant memories.
Vogue 9095 - View C - Shawl collar version
Front & back line drawings I started out making two versions of this jacket from the remaining black fabric from this outfit:
Now I know you're wondering why two versions ~ well it's because I got this idea in my head that I can't shake. I want the shawl collar and bands to match the brocade skirt I just completed. While this will be an awesome suit (and probably my Easter outfit this year), it's not really a standard black suit. So I'm making the jacket twice ~ once fancy and once standard ~ especially since I already have the black pants in that fabric which will make a great pantsuit.
However, after laying the fabric out, I will only be able to make one jacket. So I'm going with the plainer version of the jacket because it's the more practical wardrobe choice. I think I'll have enough leftover to make a simple elastic waist skirt which will give me several mix and match opportunities.
Next pattern alterations...
This pattern has a lot of pieces to it which means a lot of fitting opportunities. After tissue fitting the main pieces and the band to my body, I decided to add an inch in length because I didn't like where the hem of the jacket was hitting my body.
So one inch was added at the lengthen/shorten line.
The hip measurement didn't fit my body so 1/2 inch was added to each front pattern piece by cutting and spreading.
I only added to the front piece because that's where I still carry most of my weight.
The bands will need to be adjusted but I'm waiting for the jacket fronts and backs to be stitched to make the alterations to the bands.
I added a center back seam to the jacket even though the pattern has a solid back piece.
I added 1/2 inch curves at the sides of the sleeve pieces to accommodate my still bodacious biceps.
I think that's everything. I did a lot of flat measuring and tissue fitting and now I'm moving onto cutting out the fabric...well more like procrastinating but after such a busy week it's taking me a minute to get back into the groove.
There will probably be a construction post for this jacket before the reveal. There is still soooooo much left to do for this jacket ~ the lining and the pattern alterations to the bands. I just don't want to cut the lining or the bands until I'm sure that the jacket shell will fit.
That's where I am right now. Will probably spend all day today in the sewing cave. I'm hoping to get this closer to the finish line sooner rather than later!
Oh and can I share my new obsession with you? Well I'm gonna anyway! *LOL*
I'm totally obsessed with the show, Empire. So much so that I purchased the soundtrack from iTunes and have been blasting it while I've been in the sewing cave today! So you know where I'll be Wednesday evening - glued to my television watching the season finale!