The jacket was an easy sew and perfect for the lightweight cotton voile I had. I think I will get lots of use from it as a layering addition to a simple vest top or dress. I would like to make one next in a silky fabric for more of an evening feel. I think its the perfect way to dress up a simple jeans/plain top combo.
I didn’t bother with a toile because its such a loose fit but then I ended up making a couple of changes once it was sewed up, which would have been easier had I planned them. #1, I didn’t like the way the original finished as a right angle, so I angled it to run with the curve of the hem. The back of the jacket was too long so I took 14cm off the length. In retrospect i should have gone for view D as that is what I’ve ended up creating from view B!
Making the jacket reminded me why I hate to use the big manufacturers patterns. Those huge thin tissue sheets are hard to handle and have a huge problem with the instructions. the tiny diagrams that accompany the steps are confusing and the instruction sheet in itself is hard to manipulate easily.
Having said that, I would recommend this pattern and will make it again