I've been absent for a while, not sewing much I'm afraid, and missing the encouragement I get from being on TSP, so I will do my best to make and post more the rest of this year.
Last make was using the
Pattern Emporium Songbird. It has lots of variations - 4 lengths, 4+ sleeves, 2 front band widths - and can be made from woven or knit fabric. It comes together easily and fast. I used a thin, viscose jersey fabric that's been in my stash for several years.
Unfortunately when it was finished I didn't like the way the short front band looked...at all. So I added a piece on each side to lengthen it to the hemline. I swear it would have been quicker to remake the entire garment! The print means that the joins don't show at all which is lucky. And I still have half a mind to lengthen the sleeves.
I chose the size according to my high bust which is what the pattern says to do, and it's fine for a summer throw on, but I'd size up for anything else. So many indie patterns run small! I'll probably make this again - with a full front band.
Original jacket with short bands here:
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And several hours of unpicking and resewing later...
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