Thank you for the lovely comments and kind words on my blogging again. I can’t say how much it means to me that you read this after all the time I neglected this blog.
The green suit I plan to make is not yet cut, I’m considering two jacket patterns and can’t decide yet. Let me share the options.
First the pattern that was my initial plan, until I realised that it was a ‘petite’ pattern for shorter women. It is from rhe February 2006 issue. I browsed all of my magazines (and I have a lot) to look for a similar shape for the sleeve but the only pattern that was close was a petite pattern too!
If I would choose this pattern I must make changes I’m not too sure about. A muslin would be a first step.
The other jacket is this one, from the May 2006 issue:
Both have 3/4 sleeves that I like but this one has a different style. It is in regular sizes. I know what to change for my figure on this one, Burda being consistent in drafting makes that easier. I love Burda patterns for that. And I love the older magazines better than the current ones, though there is improvement at the moment. There were so many repeat patterns and simple designs!
This is my favourite trouser pattern right now, from a 2000 issue! I made it twice in the last month, adapting length and width a bit between the two. Will try to make photos of them and planning to use it for the green suit too
Glad to have you back. You're one of my favorite blogging sewists because you always do gorgeous work and show us your process! Both jackets look great. I'll be watching your progess.
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DeleteWow, welcome back! I made both those jackets back in the day. I still wear the one with the interesting shoulder (but not so often now that I’m retired). It’s a beautiful pattern.
ReplyDeleteMom gave me that exact Burda magazine issue when it came out. I still love the green jacket...
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