This was my first ever coat. I wanted something feminine and dressy even though I have nowhere to wear it right now.
I had some fabric in my "little" stash, that was kind of a waffle texture. It was really too thick to make anything like a blouse or a pair of pants with, but I bought the fabric back then anyway because that's what I do....I buy fabric. I had a vision back then. It MIGHT have been for a suit. It MIGHT have been for....who knows. Don't judge me. So anyway, I got caught up in the jacket-making hype because of some sewing groups that I've been a part of on Facebook. And one of the patterns that I thought was so adorable was McCalls 6442.
After snooping around the internet to find others who have already made it, I fell in love with the peplum/skirt effect and the over-sized collar. It is not designed with buttons so the options are to either make a belt/tie, or to use a belt of your own.
The jacket was very simple to make. There are not many pieces at all. And since I passionately hate making button holes, this jacket was designed to be my first.
Forgive some of the pictures because I left my belt and I was NOT walking back to the car in those heels again. LOL.
I did not do any hand tailoring/couture type stitching nor did I add any inner-lining for warmth. I live in the south. I wanted to keep it simple for my first try. Which is unlike me. I tend to be an overachiever, ESPECIALLY on things I'm doing for the first time.
I wanted to line the jacket with a bold print and be fancy and step outside of my comfort zone, but I did not find a print that I liked so I went with a purple polyester lining, my favorite color.
I feel that this jacket can be versatile.
Not only does it work well with a skirt (or dress), but I love how well it went with some jeans, because I'm all about being comfortable when trying to look cute.
A special thanks to Alicia Eddings and Morgan Evans for the photography sessions!
Very inspiring. I have had this pattern awhile, and I also collect and hoard fabric, so it's time to plunge ahead. If my results are only half as successful as yours, I will be happy.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment! I hope you had some luck with working on your fabric stash!
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