My New Floral Blazer That’s Perfect For Summer

Welcome to my post about my new floral blazer that’s perfect for summer! I made this as my latest Minerva project. I’m a Minerva brand ambassador, so I received this fabric for free. It’s terrific, so that’s what I want to tell you about.

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The Fabric

This is a Minerva Exclusive Soft Washed 100% Linen POD fabric called Retro Revival. POD means ‘printed on demand” so there is a definite right and wrong side of the fabric.

It is easy to cut and sew. I didn’t notice any fading of the fabric when I washed it before using. That’s important since the material is printed on demand.

I consider this to be a medium weight fabric. In fact, it’s weighty enough that it has been too warm to wear this summer with the heat we’ve been having. But, the blazer will be perfect for late summer when it cools down and for early to mid fall.

Simplicity 8844

This the pattern I used for the project. I made View A, which is the same as the picture the model is wearing. There’s a variety of fabrics that can be used to make this (all woven) and linen is one of them. The pattern is for an unlined blazer, which is exactly what I wanted for this. Summer calls for easy and quick projects that are still stylish and usable.

The pattern does have different pieces for B, C, D, and DD cup sizes, which is great! There shouldn’t be any need to do a full bust adjustment (FBA) for most people.

The last time I made a blazer was quite a long time ago. That one was also unlined.

Conclusion

Overall, I really love the results. The floral blazer is something I’ve been wanting for a long time. I just hadn’t taken the time to make one. This Minerva fabric is really lovely. It actually softens in the wash. In fact, it washes and dries very well. As I stated, the colors don’t seem to fade at all. I used the serger for the inside seams. But, if you wanted the blazer to be just as nice on the inside, you could enclose them in some seam binding. That will add a bit of bulk, but depending on your fabric, it may not matter.

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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.