Finally, I have some pictures of me wearing my new jacket! Sometimes it is a challenge coordinating my photo shoots with my DD schedule, But we final got it done!
Here is the link to the first post on New Look NL6013 Jacket Project.
If you read the title of this post, you'll know that I not only finished the first jacket. But also made a second one. All of the adjustments were so labor intensive, I decided to go ahead with making another one.
My second version is made with a stretch woven from Fabric Mart. I bought this fabric last June while attending Sew Camp. It is like a beefy scuba knit, heavy enough for a coat. The stretch is maybe 1 or 2 percent, not a lot. I love the rich color of it and am very glad I bought it. This fabric caught my eye after I made my big purchase.
The sewing was easy. No more major adjustments needed. For this jacket I decided to make it as designed: no lining or welt pockets added. I added another inch to the length of the jacket, making it a total of three inches added. The original jacket length is more like vest length. With my board shoulders the shorter length makes me look wider than I am. And that's not good. The new length is perfect.
I did make one other change: no shoulder pads. This fabric has a lot of body and holds it's shape very well.
I didn't have enough fabric for the under lapel. So I used a Marcy Tilton ponte knit remnant. I was so happy I kept it. Turns out it was the perfect weight, lighter than the jacket fabric. A plus as it reduced the bulk along the neckline. Score!
I'm happy with the outcome of both jackets. The first has a few tailored features and the feel of the natural fibers is wonderful. I'm very pleased with how the welt pockets turned out. The second jacket is more slenderizing; the fabric a little stiffer but wear well.
So that's it for New Look 6013 jacket for now. I'm working out my sewing plans for February, which will include a coat and a skirt so far.
Oh I forgot to mention, sewing for January, 2020: two jackets, two pull over tops, and one pair of pants. The pants are a waddler. I'm actually wearing them with the first jacket. All kinds of issues. More on the January sewing review later.
Happy Sewing!
C
