Thursday, January 17, 2013

Sporty Style of Vogue 8795


I absolutely love this cute little jacket. When I first saw it last Spring, I immediately purchased the pattern knowing that I would make it soon. Of course, life happens and other projects sort of pushed it down the "to make list". But when I saw Ann's beautifully crafted jacket, up to the top of the list it went.

Yesterday I discovered many ladies had made great looking jackets, some only made a few changes to the sleeve and back pattern. It looks great on everyone. This Marcy Tilton jacket is definitely a winner.

Vogue 8795 in Review:

Pattern Description: MISSES' JACKET: Semi-fitted, unlined jacket has collar, left front extending into drape and stitched hems. A: purchased decorative hook/eye tape for closing. A and C: right front and right collar edges may be cut on selvage, wrong side of fabric shows on drape. B and C: purchased decorative zipper.  

Pattern Sizing: 6 to 22

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes. I made view B.  

Were the instructions easy to follow? A piece of cake. No difficult construction steps; nothing confusing either. I pretty much followed them to the letter. Construction time was about two hours.  


What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I love the collar and the front drape. I also like the exposed closure. The combination of these two features is what sold me on this pattern. No dislikes.  

Fabric Used: Poly-cotton knit. This was one of the times I shopped for fabric with a specific pattern in mind. I wanted something a little funky. I found this knit at Vogue on Roosevelt. It was less than $7 bulk per yard.  

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I was so grateful to learn (Ann's Review) that I probably wouldn't need to do a FBA. The jacket had more than enough style ease to compensate for the girls. I thought about going down a size, but changed my mind. I do like the fit in the bust area. Just past the bust area, I sewed larger side seams, just a little. The jacket is a little on the short side, I think I added maybe an inch to the length. The sleeves are very long. I didn't need to add to the length. A few ladies made reductions in the sleeve cap, but I didn't. Typically, I make some adjustments to the back, but not this time. This one was fine across my back. Caution - The joining of the collar to the jacket creates some bulk and may present a challenge when installing the zipper. I graded the seam allowances to reduce the bulk and had no problem sewing through all thicknesses.  


Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? Of course, I will sew it again. Love, love this jacket and will make at least one more with the hook and eye closure. I highly recommend it to others.

Conclusion: This is a very stylish jacket that can be dressed up or down. It's easy to sew.

13 comments:

  1. Love the look. That jacket is really cute.

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  2. Very snazzy jacket. The style/fabric look great on you.

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  3. Love the fabric choice, Cenetta. You look great in your new jacket.

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  4. Awesome jacket Lady! I love the cool print!!!

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  5. Fantastic jacket - love it and it looks so cool on you.

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  6. Everything about your entire outfit is wonderful. It's beautifully styled and that jacket is great. What fabulous fabric and such a perfect match to the pattern. Great job, Cenetta!

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  7. Oh, you look great in that jacket. I have that same fabric. I think I got mine at FabricMart.com I was thinking of using it in a dress. Right now, it's still nesting in the stash.

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  8. Woo HOO!!!! Sexy Mama!!! Love the fabric.

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  9. I just LOVE that jacket on you!!! It's a great pattern, and I love the fact that it works well in so many fabrications on so many body types.

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  10. I really love the fabric you picked.

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  11. Lovely jacket and love the sporty look.

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  12. Love your jacket! really cool fabric.

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  13. This one is really nice, mom (I still don't like the pattern on the fabric. LOL). Hopefully, I'll be able to make a jacket similar to this- under close supervision.

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