BurdaStyle Mag Biker Jacket

When I was looking through the March issue of BurdsStyle Magazine, I knew that this was something I wanted to make. The problem was that I have never done anything from the magazine with this much detail. To say that I was concerned about whether or not I could actually get it done is an understatement.

Well, much to my surprise, this jacket was not as hard as I thought it would be. Actually, it was pretty easy! Of course I had to trace the pattern, but that’s a step I’ve done before so I was used to that process.

I had this tweed fabric I had bought a while back that I really wanted to use for this project. It looks good, but the material was hard (at least for me) to work with. Because the weave is very loose, it frays very easily. Also, there are little sequined pieces woven into the fabric which meant I had to sew slowly in order for the material to not get stuck in the feed dogs of the machine and for the needle not to be damaged. So, I learned my lesson. I would love to make this again, but with a very different fabric that will be a bit easier to handle.

But, I am definitely happy with the end results. This is my first time making a biker jacket with an asymmetric zipper and zippered sleeves. I know some of you consistently make garments from the magazine and I truly admire that. I’m trying to stretch my ability and I figure that this is a good way to do it.

So, until next time… I’ll keep sewing and sharing.