Vogue 8522 Jacket...Almost Done

Here's my wearable muslin jacket from Vogue 8522. I love how the front of the jacket looks. Actually, the fabric has grown on me and I think the colors are okay with my skin tone. When I laid out the pattern pieces on the fabric, I made sure I didn't incorporate the orange flowers that I would wear near my skin (e.g. collar).

Here's the back. I'm not too sure I like the back of the jacket on me. There's a lot of folds between the arm and the shoulder. Don't get me wrong, the jacket is comfortable and roomy. It's probably something I need to get used to. It looks like the size 10 is the right size for me. When I make view B with the longer kimono-like sleeves, the length of the sleeves look like it will be a true long sleeves on me versus the 3/4 type sleeve shown on the envelope. I may not doing any adjustments to the sleeves.

This jacket is "very easy" to sew, just like it says on the pattern envelope. The instructions are straight forward.

Here's a button I found at G-Streets (pinned to my jacket). It's 1-3/16 or 30mm in size. All I have left to do is sew one large snap to hold the front shut and then sew this decorative button in the front. I contemplated sewing a buttonhole instead. I don't think I've ever made a buttonhole that big. So, I might end up doing some hand sewing and put in the large snap instead.

Once I finish sewing the snap and button, I will post my review on PR. As always, I'll also include pictures of me wearing this jacket. Stay tuned....

So, do you think the jacket came out okay?

Brocade Jacket...WIP#2

Additional progress was made on my jacket this afternoon. The sleeves were sewn in. I had to stop sewing in order to make dinner. I also took the opportunity to take some more pictures.

I found these buttons in my stash. They are temporarily pinned to the jacket. We'll see if I end up using them.

Now, all I need to do is hem the jacket and do some test buttonholes.

Me and My Butterick Jacket...

It's all done! I finally got around to sewing the buttons on my jacket last night. I must be getting good at handsewing as it didn't take that long.

I plan on wearing this jacket to my friend's birthday party. She will be the receiver of my LGD Runaround bag that I posted several days ago.

I have to say the more jackets I make from this pattern, the more I "live" in them. And you already know, denim is a comfy fabric and quite durable. I think this particular version could be worn all year round. During the cold months, I could wear a long sleeve t-shirt underneath. What do you think?


Here is one of the 3 buttons I used. I went down in button size for this jacket. I found these 7/8 inch buttons at Joann's. I like this size as it doesn't compete with the overall look of the jacket. I like the gold trim as it makes the jacket look more dressy casual.

I am happy that I've managed to sew one garment this month. My goal has been two a month. We'll see what I come up with in the next week or two.

Can anyone help me? Please?

I have finally finished my Butterick jacket. I sewed the 3 buttonholes and cut them open and wouldn't you know it...one of them is fraying. It's the bottom zigzag of the buttonhole that has come apart in the middle. As you can see, this is a first for me (otherwise I wouldn't be asking for help) and I have sewn a lot of buttonholes.

Oh, I have also applied the Fray Check before and after...the results are not very good.

I have posted a question and request for assistance on PR, but I was hoping that maybe one of my fellow bloggers would have an answer for me or atleast point me in the right direction to get this buttonhole repaired.

Until then, atleast I can write my review....