This outfit is completely 40s-inspired, a little detour from my beloved 50s. The jacket is my take on bomber jackets of the time period, but made with Burda 7140, view D, a contemporary pattern. I loved the styling on the pattern envelope.
Have you seen the movie The Master? I didn't really like it (that's a whole other post), but the 40s period costumes were great. I noticed a lot of contrast stitching like this on casual jackets, and decided to try it out. I used regular embroidery floss (4 strands).
I mostly liked the pattern. The fit worked well for me, but the raglan sleeve dart is a bit funky. It sticks out strangely on the shoulder. (That must be why the model is wearing those big shoulder pads!) I just extended the length of the dart, and that helped. The pattern instructions are definitely minimal compared to others.
The pattern is cut rather slim, which is just what I wanted.
The lining is a polka dot ivory silk jacquard and feels rather luxurious.
You may recognize the dress from my Creativebug peasant dress class. (The pattern is adapted from the Portrait Blouse pattern from my book.) It was also 40s-inspired, so it seemed a good match for my new jacket. I never really showed you all the fabric up close. Strawberries!
A fun little outfit for fall!
Okay, back to my coat!
That is a really nice jacket. Love the fabric choice and the stitching details, perfect style!
ReplyDeleteI love this look, and think it would look smashing with boots and tights as well! It also makes me need to go watch Captain America on Netflix immediately.
ReplyDeleteHaha, much better movie choice than The Master!
DeleteLove the whole outfit Gertie, and that strawberry fabric is sooo cute! :)
ReplyDeleteHow cute! The perfect little jacket to throw over a pretty dress - and I love the contrast stitching! Although, I will admit that upon first glance I thought it was made out of suede instead of brushed cotton. Mmm, now I want a suede bomber jacket, please.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the jacket - the contrast hand stitching is marvelous!
ReplyDeleteAt least you got something out of watching "The Master." For me, it was 2 1/2 hours of my life I will never get back.
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DeleteYour hand stitching is so nice and even and matches on both sides when the jacket is zipped up! How did you do that? It is a lovely outfit.
ReplyDeleteAny matching up on either side of the zipper is purely coincidental! I had to take the hand stitching verrrry slowly to get it nice and even.
DeleteLove the outfit - and the kitty photo-bombing in the penultimate pic :D x
ReplyDeleteAnyone else notice the pattern description on simplicity.com? "Visually enhanced X-shape for amazons"
ReplyDeleteFor amazons? I guess that will be perfect for me, but can't help but think it's an auto-translate gone quirky.
I very much like view D (the version Gertie made) and B, which has the basic peplum.
Oh my god, that is hilarious! Sounds like it will make you into a superhero or something.
Deleteooh this is great! I have to make that jacket now:) Love the lining, it looks very luxurious. Would love to know how much it cost for the fabric?
ReplyDeletebtw: I have a new sewing blog, I'd love it if you would pass by and check it out. Trying to get the word out to fellow sewers and bloggers I love! ;)
-Reyna
www.reynasews.blogspot.com
Well, shoulder pads were a staple of 40s jackets, so it makes lots of sense that the model's has them, and that it looks sort of odd on you without.
ReplyDeleteHaving said that, I have to thank you for reminding me that I still haven't made the shoulder pads for my brother's Doctor Who jacket and I need to get on that. (I have eight days before the Halloween party he's wearing it at. The lining just got cut out today, but at least the body fits!)
Right, but it's not actually a 40s pattern! And the envelope doesn't call for shoulder pads...
DeleteThat jacket is the bomb! lol and it looks great on you especially with your awesome hand stitching. I have to thank you Gertie for referring me to Banksville, not only are they super nice and friendly but I got the last of that great strawberry fabric thanks to you! BTW have you seen Butterick 5209 another great 40"s inspired dress. Thanks again for being so generous with your vast knowledge. :}
ReplyDeleteI sooooooo want that outfit!!!!!! Sooooo gorgeous Gertie :)
ReplyDeleteAhh flashback. My friend during college years had a stunning original of this kind of jacket in a sexy but charming black satin fabric. We finally met up again after a lot of years a little while ago. I must ask her if she still owns it and please can I borrow it to draft my own version - this would be a great basic pattern!
ReplyDeleteJacket looks great! I especially like the jacet with the peplum on the pattern enevelope too.
ReplyDeleteWow! Very Cute! And the red shoes set off the strawberries perfectly. Looooooove the jacket.
ReplyDeleteWhere do you find all your patterns? I am desperately seeking a halter top pattern but the prices on ebay and etsy are ridiculous!
ReplyDeleteHi -Q- Bias Binding- can you please recommend a Bias tool ? One that works well with silk/sheer fabrics? And do you know if adding a satin bias under a sheer fabric will work-just to give the silk bias a bit more strength?
ReplyDeleteI love contrast, so the pairing of the slightly edgy, tough jacket with a sweet, girly dress (the strawberries! I want this fabric!) is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteMostly, though, I just wanted to say "EXACTLY!" regarding your comments on The Master. The costuming was spot on...the movie was...well, it was certainly something.
I love the contrast stitching, it makes the jacket.
ReplyDeleteSTYLE DRUM
I just got this pattern! And found your's googling tonight, I'd read the post but hadn't registered the different versions in my head. I'm making the peplum version - in jade velveteen. Feeling totally inspired!!
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