Making the Nikki Blazer

My latest project was the Style Sew Me Nikki blazer. The pattern is for woven fabric, but I had found a knit that I really liked that wasn’t super stretchy, so I used that. I made this in the size that corresponded to my measurements.

The blazer fits well in the shoulder. I didn’t add shoulder pads or lining so I really consider this a wearable muslin.

What I didn’t realize about the blazer is that it really skims the body (at least on me). In other words the front doesn’t meet in the middle like I’m used to. At first I thought it was too small, but even going up to another size the fit would be the same. It took a little bit to get used to that aspect of the fit, but it fits well.

I really like the seams in the back since it gives the blazer more shape and some really interesting lines. And I was surprised how quickly and easily this went together. The instructions are clear so I didn’t have any problems with them.

Like I said at the beginning, this pattern is really designed for woven fabrics but I used a knit. I really do like this in a knit because it’s so comfortable and a bit more of a casual blazer look. But however you might want to make your own, this is a pattern worth taking a look at.

Until next time… keep on sewing!

Sunny and Bright – McCall’s 6172 Blazer

It took me longer than I anticipated (doesn’t everything), but I got it done!

I have wanted a bright yellow blazer for a couple of years but never got around to making it until now. I’m so glad I did because I really like it.

This is a pattern I’ve used before. It’s pretty easy to put this together, although there are a lot of pieces (as with most lined blazers). But, the process is pretty straight-forward. I also like how this pattern gives easy to follow instructions on how to do welt pockets.

I’m wearing this with a dress I made last year M2401 here. Now that it’s finally gotten warm and the snow has melted, I’m looking forward to more Spring/Summer sewing.

*sorry for the slightly blurry pictures. I think I didn’t have the setting on the camera quite right.

Simplicity 1421 Blazer – Done!

I decided to enter the sew along started by “thatblackchic”. I didn’t find out about it until it was about to start and I didn’t have the pattern, so I was playing catch-up from the start. Actually, I was just behind from the start. I had the blouse to finish first (see my previous post). Anyway, I got it all together and got the blazer made in about 3 days. I think that is a record for me.

I had seen this pattern before and liked it. It’s basically a structured/tailored unlined blazer.

I like the tailored look for blazers anyway, and unlined is crucial here (it’s heading to about 90 degrees F today so it’s HOT!). I don’t want anything that’s going to add extra heat to me.

So to keep it cool, I chose a blue and white striped seersucker from G Street Fabrics. It washes great and is easy to work with. And because the stripes are thin and small, I didn’t even bother matching and there was no problem with that. I just made sure to keep the pattern pieces straight when cutting.

I used my tailor’s clapper to set the crease in the lapel. As you can see, I went with matching blue binding rather than white. I didn’t make any adjustments to the pattern and love the way it looks. I did not add shoulder pads, which is an option for this pattern.

It’s very comfortable and I recommend this pattern to anyone willing to give it a try!

Now, it’s time to clean up the sewing room because it’s a mess after two quick back-to-back projects!