Ready for October with My First Shacket S9388

Just in time! Fall is here! 

On this lovely Fall day temps are in the mid 60's.  It's suppose to be sunny with clear skies. The perfect Fall day.

Also, perfect for sharing my latest sewing project,  my first shacket. 

My last Inspiration post was all about, the now trending, shacket. All of the popular stores are overflowing with shackets. You can find them in a variety of colors, prints, and styles. But I love the idea of designing and creating my very own. 

Simplicity S9388 is the great pattern to customizing your shacket.  My plan is to make a few of these babies over a next few weeks. My first is finished; the second is cut and ready to sew; and the third is a little shacket challenge that Rhonda and I are doing. Please join us if you like. It's a fun project.

Today I'm also sharing my pattern review of S9388.

Button front jackets with yoke, front patch pockets and seam pockets. Long sleeves, button cuffs with pleats. Back yoke with pleat. Lined yokes. Sizes XS to XXL.

I used size medium/large with very little modifications.

It sews up like a typical oversized shirt with a front button placket. My jacket looks like the view B on the envelope. In addition to the patch pockets there are inseam side pockets, that I like.

The instructions were pretty typical too. Nothing difficult. I did change a few of the construction steps though.

There are a few things I like about this pattern:

• The oversize style. Comfortable and great for layering.
• Easy to sew
• Lined yoke
• Front placket.  Adds stability and nicer detail than the cut-on front facing design.

Dislikes:

• Some seams were bulky and hard to work buttonholes around. This was due to my fabric selection. So it made it very important to trim some of the seam allowances.  This may also inspire a slight design change to eliminate the front yoke and/or use snaps buttons instead of regular ones.

I purchased my fabric from Joann's.  It's a heavy plaid like fannel. They carry it in a few colors.  It's soft and warm, very easy to work with.

I cut between a medium and large, mostly large (upper body). None of my usual fit adjustments were needed. It's extremely over-sized.

Initially,  I added an inch to the sleeve length. Then I had to cut it off plus some. The cuff rests on the upper part of my hand. But that's alright. I I want to be able to wear a hoodie underneath. 

For the underarm curve, I did not trim the seam allowance.  Instead I clipped along the curve to eliminate that plucker look in the armsyce top-stitching. 

My side seam pockets were peeking out at the hem. So I tacked the bottom of the pocket to the hem.

My hem is 1.5 inches.

Note : no serious pattern matching for this project.

I enjoyed making this shacket. It was easy to sew. I recommend this pattern. There are so many style options. 

More to come. Stay tuned.

Happy Sewing!

C

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.

I crocheted a slouchy beanie to wear with it.

Parting Shots:  The first two shackets that I made a few years ago.  You can see all of my shacket post here. 

Happy Sewing!

C

Simplicity Shacket S9388 In Denim - Better Than The Last

Here I go again!  This is my second shacket, and I'm loving it even more than the first. 

This medium weight denim that I bought from JoAnn's is perfect.  For this version, view A, I decided to make a few changes.

The first was to change the design of the hemline.  I wanted to add a curve hem with slits on the sides.  So, I used a bowl the create the curve. then I decided the length of the slit. Easy, easy.  

With the first shacket I thought the front placket was a little too short.  But I wasn't absolutely sure because I added a few inches to the length.  For this version I cut the pieces exactly as instructed.  True enough, the placket is nearly two inches too short.  So after changing the hemline, I had to redo it and shorten the front enough to fit the length of the placket.  Easy solution.

Next change, I made the sleeve pleats deeper and I turned the upper part of the vent in.  The sleeves are really BIG, and the cuff too.  This change makes it fit a little better.

The final change was to use snaps instead of buttons.  I put them on today after finishing it a week ago.

This one is so versatile. I can wear it with almost any casual outfit.  today I'm showing two style options:  leggings, tall boots, and a colorful scarf and slim pants and a turtleneck top.  Not shown today, but definitely a great outfit for me too: a simple pullover dress cinched at the waist with a big scarf draped about the neck.  The style options are endless.

So, here's to the trending shacket.  I'm going to get plenty of wear out of this baby. ;-)

More to come.  Rhonda and I will continue our little sew along with a pink wool shacket.  So stay tuned.  Be sure to check us out on Instagram too.  There may be additional postings as we go along. 

Happy Sewing!

C

Shacket - Trending Now Simplicity S9388

Shacket (a.k.a., the shirt jacket)

 

 

Just a little inspiration today.  I added Simplicity S9388 to my sewing list.  I want a shacket.  I don't know what color yet. 

 

Stay Tuned.  More on this upcoming project.

Happy sewing and have a great weekend!

C

Three Ways To Wear My New Shacket S9388

This is almost a wordless post. I was lucky to have my DD do the photo shoot today. So here are three ways I can choose to wear my new shacket.

Til next time.

C