Plaid Fall Hooded Jacket
Since we had Hurricane Sandy rip through the east coast and I was stuck home, I made a coat!
The fabric was salvaged from the soon to be trash of a fabric designer. It was 3 yards and *just* enough. I would have preferred to have it a few inches longer, but you have to make do with what you have sometimes. I tried to match the pattern as best I could considering I had to piece together some of it. The lining was the only thing bought for this jacket and cost all of $10 in garment district. It was sold as a poly print, but it feels like silk and held up to a super hot iron without melting. It might be rayon. There was only 2 yards of this, but because I didn't have to really worry about the pattern, it was enough.
The body of the coat was made using Vogue 8346 view A. I omitted the upper collar portion and drafted a hood pattern instead. The hood was attached in the same manner that the upper collar would have originally been.
I also lengthened the sleeves, because these patterns always have shorter sleeves on me. The pockets were also made a little wider and deeper. When it's cold, I like my whole hand and wrist to stay warm.
I added a belt I already had in my stash and I love how it finished the look. |
Date(s): November 1, 2012. Album by Kristin and Will. 1 - 5 of 5 Total. 469 Visits. |
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