I’m working on adding some classic pieces and basics to my wardrobe this year. To that end, I have added another versatile piece with this Vogue Patterns 7975 lined jacket. This pattern has been around for a while and this is not the first time I’ve made it. My first one (which I still have and wear) is here.

This is a combination of views on the pattern. It’s basically View B without the chenille trim (which I couldn’t find). But I just love that this is fully lined and can be made from a variety of different fabrics. This is a black and white polyester blend suiting (I think) that I’ve had for a few years. I used lining material I bought at JoAnn’s a while back.

The hardest part about making this was that the fabric kept unraveling on the cut edges. I serged the seams after they were sewn because I don’t like to see those stray threads coming out from the lining that can occasionally happen.

This pattern also gives instructions on hand sewing the sleeve lining to the jacket, which is something that I didn’t think I would enjoy. But I found it to be fairly relaxing, in part because of the time it takes to get it done.

Is hand sewing something you enjoy, or something you try to avoid?

I know some people will do anything to avoid sewing anything by hand!

But if you get the chance to make this pattern or something similar, it’s worth the effort. I think this style is so adaptable to many different body shapes and sizes.

Until next time…

Keep on sewing!