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Shirt, jacket or something else.

badgermat

Shirt, jacket or something else.
« on: July 29, 2021, 22:49:08 PM »

It's the middle of winter down here, so the perfect time for a thick outer garment. That was my thinking anyway.

So, here's my winter overshirt made from a tweed-like woollen fabric. Far too heavy for a shirt and maybe even too heavy for a shacket. So perhaps it's a shoat (!).

Pattern was adapted (significantly) from the Fabric Store Paola jacket. A new, larger facing was added, jacket/coat style buttoning, the cut was changed to suit a male frame, completely different, cuffed sleeves were added along with many finishing details. Oh and it buttons-up left-over-right (original pattern was for a woman).

I'm quite pleased, particularly given that it was my first attempt at pattern-matching. But there are things I'll change for the next one. Different lower pockets (bigger), an inside pocket, and I'll probably re-built the back panel with a central seam and vent.

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Greybird

Re: Shirt, jacket or something else.
« Reply #1 on: July 29, 2021, 23:19:27 PM »
What a lovely jacket! You should feel very pleased with yourself - well done!

BrendaP

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« Reply #2 on: July 29, 2021, 23:41:53 PM »
Great jacket - shacket, shoat or whatever!  The pattern matching is really good.  Well done.
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CCL

Re: Shirt, jacket or something else.
« Reply #3 on: July 30, 2021, 00:14:37 AM »
That's a beauty!  Swooning over your pattern matching on the pocket.
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Silver Rose

Re: Shirt, jacket or something else.
« Reply #4 on: July 30, 2021, 07:08:29 AM »
Lovely jacket, you have made a great job of it. I love the autumnal colours of the wool fabric.
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annieeg

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« Reply #5 on: July 30, 2021, 07:35:28 AM »
Super garment  :thumbsup:

b15erk

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« Reply #6 on: July 30, 2021, 08:57:51 AM »
@badgermat , that is a fab jacket - very envious of your pattern matching!

Jessie
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Ohsewsimple

Re: Shirt, jacket or something else.
« Reply #7 on: July 30, 2021, 12:08:19 PM »
What a great job you e made of that!   Envious of your pattern matching.  I hate doing it. 

Lilian

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« Reply #8 on: July 30, 2021, 12:21:04 PM »
What a lovely jacket, very well pattern matched  :perfect10:
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SkoutSews

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« Reply #9 on: July 30, 2021, 14:13:13 PM »
Your extensive pattern adjustments have produced a very wearable casual jacket, perfect for chilly days. Excellent pattern matching, I hate doing it too! I love the fabric.

So Chic

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« Reply #10 on: July 30, 2021, 15:08:26 PM »
I daren't show this to my OH as he will want one.
So Chic
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dolcevita

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« Reply #11 on: July 30, 2021, 19:57:36 PM »
Very nice! Terrific pattern matching.

Tamnymore

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« Reply #12 on: July 30, 2021, 20:23:02 PM »
Wow that's fantastic and excellent pattern matching. Looks a bit like a Scottish tweed - like a Lovat tweed from the.Scottish borders. But I suppose you have your own NZ tweeds!
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Gernella

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« Reply #13 on: July 30, 2021, 21:20:37 PM »
I've got funny beggar with jackets, he would love this one apart from the fabric, he hates dark stuff.


Fabulous @badgermat would have cost a fortune on the High Street.
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Surest1tch

Re: Shirt, jacket or something else.
« Reply #14 on: July 30, 2021, 21:29:59 PM »
You should be extremely proud of yourself, excellent work more especially so for a first attempt  :perfect10: