The Mahogany Stylist: It's Too Cold To Breathe

Sunday, January 25, 2026

It's Too Cold To Breathe - Simplicity S9388

My Goodness! It's been too cold to breathe outside. Last week was so cold with many days at sub-zero temperatures. This week's forecast is no better. We were hoping that Saturday would be "not as cold". No such luck. In fact, it had started to snow as we headed outside to take the pictures. My goal was to get it done so we braved the cold to finish this chapter of the shacket. Once outside, it felt like I didn't have on a coat. Luckily, we were only outside for a few minutes.

Early last year, Rhonda and I decided to do a challenge in time for the HCC fashion show in May. She gifted me the pink wool. We used Simplicity S9388. This pink version is my third shacket using this pattern.

I decided to elevate the "look" a bit by installing a full lining and adding beads to the pocket flaps. I think it turned out well.

Construction changes:

Because I added lining, I hemmed the shacket like a basic lined coat. I added interfacing to the hem for stability. Tip: I used my cardboard guide to get a nice even hem.

I used lining fabric for the under side of the flap to reduce bulk.

Adjusted the size of the cuffs and pleats on the sleeve. The cuffs are still too wide and the sleeve is really to full. But both things I can live with.

The making of this shacket was a fun project. This shade of pink isn't the best pink for my skin tone. It looks great on my sister. So, I decided to gift her this shacket.