First finished SWAP garment

I don't know why I started with this garment, but I'm really pleased with the results. It's M5244 that I bought about three or four years ago and never got around to making. The pattern has a separate piece for the undercollar, which makes it sit perfectly.
The fabric is Midweight Cotton Twill from Gorgeous Fabrics and there is still some left. It sews beautifully and is a little spongy with a perfect hand for a jacket. I have enough left for a short skirt. This shot shows the assymetric collar and the button placement.
The lining was a whim. I went to Spotlight yesterday to buy thread - that's all, really. I ended up with this poly satin (and three other fabrics). This picture doesn't show it very well, but the lavender spots match the fabric exactly. As well as this lining, I purchased another satin and a charmeuse that go with this fabric and I may well make one of them into a blouse for my SWAP. You can see my label in this shot. I still get a kick out of it, but not everyone who sees it gets the joke!
While the overlocker is still threaded in lavender I'll probably make the skirt tomorrow. Now I just have to choose a pattern ...

Comments

Debi said…
It's absolutely FANTASTIC! I just love how the collar sits and the fabric looks delicious to sew with! Can't wait to see it with a matching skirt!
December 28, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Sheila said…
Lovely jacket and like the style line.
December 29, 2011 at 12:15 AM
Faye Lewis said…
I remember that pattern (think it's in my stash). You made it up really cute.
December 29, 2011 at 1:04 AM
Auset's Stitched Treasures said…
OMG! I love it. I've two copies of this pattern in my stash. I really need to make this up. Yours is smashing. The colour is fabulous!
December 29, 2011 at 6:33 AM
Sharon said…
Fantastic jacket and love that collar. Looking forward to your skirt.
December 29, 2011 at 7:34 AM
prttynpnk said…
Too sweet and the lining is great!
December 29, 2011 at 11:03 AM
Anonymous said…
The color and the lining is just beautiful! Looking forward to the rest... :-D

Maria
December 29, 2011 at 11:34 AM
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