January Jacket Completed…Vogue 8758

I’ve been wanting to make a jacket for awhile, but hadn’t gotten around to it. So, I figured this was the perfect time to go ahead and do it. I chose this particular pattern because I thought it had interesting lines and details. As far as the fabric was concerned, I chose a polyester poplin in “wine”.

In this picture, I’m actually wearing it with the dress from the same pattern that I made back in 2013. Here is a picture of that completed dress.

The jacket is quite easy to make if you take it step-by-step. It isn’t fully lined, only the sleeves are. But I also wanted to show it with jeans to show that it can be worn more casually as well.

The pattern is out-of-print at this time, but if you’ve got this or come across it, it might be worth getting. I really like this one!

January Jacket Vogue 8758

I started this project about a week ago with the muslin I made.

I chose this pattern because I thought it had interesting lines and details, but wouldn’t be a difficult project to make. I believe the pattern is out of print, but this is one of Vogues wardrobe patterns.

I did make the dress here a couple of years ago. As far as the muslin is concerned, here’s a tip that might help someone: I always like to use different color thread for the top and bobbin. It just helps me to see if there was some problem I had during the construction that I might want to keep in mind when I make the garment. It also helps me use up any unusual-colored thread I might have purchased for a particular project that I’ll probably never need again.

But here is the jacket so far…

That’s ll for now. I hope to show you the finished garment soon!

2015 Wrap-up and 2016 Plans

Below are some of my favorite pieces that I made last year.

These are the items I find myself wearing most often and what I’m most satisfied with. 2015 was quite a journey. I did the RTW (ready-to-wear) fast again for the second year in a row! I’m definitely not doing it again, although I still haven’t bought any clothing.

For 2016 there is the ongoing goal to continue to challenge myself and grow. As far as particular items I want to make this year or particular goals:

an LDB is certainly on the list,
buy fewer patterns and use the ones I have (especially the ones I bought and never tried)
continue to sew through my fabric stash, although I’ve noticed I have a LOT of prints and not many solids, so I will keep this in mind when purchasing
I also want to keep track of yardage sewn this year. I’ve never done this before, but I think it’ll be an interesting tidbit to note at the end of the year

So, what are some of your sewing goals? Do you set goals or just wing-it and make whatever you feel like making? Honestly, I do both.

Next time I’ll show you what I’m currently working on… Until then,

Happy New Year! And happy sewing!