https://jalie.com/jalie3675-charlie-bomber-jacketMy first Charlie Bomber's done and dusted as of this morning. So obviously it wasn't ready for New Year's Day - what was I thinking? I messed up the second welt pocket (it doesn't show) and struggled with the collar fronts despite watching that bit of the video tutorial a zillion times. Oh and I just noticed the two bottom fronts aren't even despite all my efforts. I really want to understand how to make the collar fronts fall just right as I can't wait to make more of the Charlie.
But it was all worth it because...I love it - can't take it off
(well since I put in on an hour ago).
I made Mccalls 7100 a while back as a wearable toile but decided to carry on searching for the perfect bomber jacket because the way they attached the pockets and the front of the waistband caused extreme lumpiness. Mine is one of the least flattering examples on Patternreview but then it
is a toile and useful for gardening and diy!
I made a size S in the Jalie according to my bust measurement and made no pattern changes other than shortening the sleeves 2". Really, who has arms that long? I'm glad I decided on the plastic/nylon separating zip - I had to shorten it which was a useful skill to acquire and is explained in the video, but thank you to the blogger who told me replacing the zip stops isn't essential.
So I might try a different pattern or I might make this one again. And I might ask my collar question in a separate post first. Pics: