Category: M7026

A New Jacket With An Old Pattern

As you may know, I have been going through my pattern stash in order to use some of the many sewing patterns I have. Recently, I went back to McCall’s 7026 in order to make a new jacket with an old pattern. This is one that I’ve used before and has been a favorite.

M7026 pattern envelope

I made View A for my new jacket. The fabric used is a stretch polar fleece that is very warm. This material is perfect for cold weather (it was 18 degrees outside when I took these pictures).

McCalls 7026 front

I was able to use a gold separating zipper that I had in my supply stash for this make. I bought the fabric from the Angela Wolf fabric stash sale. You have to be a member of her Fashion Sewing Club, which is a paid group. There is so much design information she shares and so much inspiration from other members that I definitely think it’s worth it. If you’re interested in this, you can check it out here: FSC.

Although the pattern isn’t available in print, it can be purchased in PDF form. I actually bought this in PDF so that I could have the larger size I needed. I only put together those pages that I needed to make this jacket.

McCall's 7026 back

Because of the style lines, it’s really princess-seamed athletic wear. That’s one of the reasons for the flattering silhouette.

Alterations

I did make a FBA (full bust adjustment) to this pattern . That gave me the room I wanted. I’m definitely happy with this new jacket from an old pattern!

What older patterns have you used lately?

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Baby It’s Cold Outside…

Yes it’s cold outside, but I was toasty warm in this jacket I made from McCalls 7026. I basically made view A with view B’s sleeves. I wanted the longer sleeve on this. It also has the thumb hole although I never actually use those. 


I used “performance fleece” for the jacket. It’s supposed to be more of a wicking material so that if you wear it during a workout, you won’t overheat as easily and it will take moisture away from the body. It’s very warm and very soft!


I’m wearing this with the “jeggings” I made with V8859 (highly recommend that pattern). I did have to use some contrasting knit for the facing because I stupidly used some of the fleece for a pair of socks and didn’t realize I needed four fronts. Anyway, it all worked out in the end and I think it’s actually a little more interesting. 

 


So until next time…