(I love 'toile' as an alternate word for muslin. I picked it up from Tanit-Isis a while back. I mispronounce it as 'toil' in my head, but since muslins are a toil sometimes, it seems the apt word.)
I managed to finish tracing the pattern last night while listening to Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy audio book. It got easier as I went (thanks to everyone for the advice on finding pattern pieces in the Burda pattern sheet mess!), and I can see myself attempting another Burda if I like the garment enough.
Anywho, I wanted to share how the back turned out because I'm giddy about actually sewing (EEEE!) and how the toile is turning out. LOOK AT THOSE SEAMS! The pattern just has you using the wool fabric across the entire back, but I'm considering turning those thin side panels into leather for a bit of back interest. I added the centre back seam in case I have to do any adjustment in the toile, but I think I may keep it in the final garment.
What do you all think: Leather panels on the back? Keep the centre back seamline? Is there any Burda magazine pattern you'd be willing to attempt tracing for?
Seams look great - I would keep the centre back seam - and definitely consider the leather side panels - very swish!
ReplyDeleteOoo, I like that word: swish! :D Thanks for your input.
DeleteVery pretty, I would like the idea of the back side panels in leather, that way it sort of mirror s the front pantels too. You've inspired me with the idea of this jacket, I've been checking the thrift shops for leather and wool jackets the last couple of weeks!
ReplyDeleteThrift stores are great resources! I don't have much for options up here in the Yukon, so I know I'm going to have to get creative with fabric options. Plus there's something nice about reclaiming an unwanted garment. If you're interested, Steph from 3HoursPast just did a nice post about reclaiming the fabric from me-made garments you no longer wear.
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Ooooh, very nice seams indeed! Burda patterns seem to have an edge of sophistication over the Big 4. I would definitely keep the CB seam and try the leather panels. I like the contract of something tough like leather with something feminine like princess seams. Looking forward to seeing more!
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