Monday, June 10, 2013

McCall's 8813 Progress

I've almost finished the jacket part of the suit I'm making. It's taken me quite a while because of all the hand sewing. I hand sewed the whole lining in place. This is an experience I'm not that keen to repeat because it took forever.  


The lining is the leftovers from some fabric I used before to line a jacket. I love fancy printed linings. It's not actually lining fabric so it's really nice and soft. It originally cost me just over $1 a metre, but I'm going to call it free since it was leftover from another project.


The flaps look like they be pockets but they're just decorative. I stitched them down with a few hand stitches because they were flapping all over the place. 


Just ignore the fact that it doesn't fit the mannequin. It's smaller than me. I have a few little things left to do on the jacket, like pressing and stitching down the collar, and then I'm done.


After that, I have the skirt to do. I'm using Simplicity 3581, view 3. It should go together much quicker than the jacket.

22 comments:

  1. That jacket is absolutely amazing!! I may have to hire you to make me one ;D Love the lining...linings always interest me and if it's a nice pattern, it makes me want to buy it more, haha!! Gorgeous shade of green as well. Have a marvellous week xx

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    1. Thanks. Ha, the amount of effort this one took me, I'm not sure I'd ever want to make another one. You have a great week too.

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  2. It's wonderful! I can't wait to see it on.
    I like fun lining, my trench coat has strawberry lining and I didn't even know it had it until I got in through the post!

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    1. Thanks. Me too. Fun linings are like a nice surprise inside.

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  3. It's a work of art and the lining is so pretty. Dying to see it on you looking even more wonderful! x

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    1. Thanks! I'll definitely take some picture of me wearing it when I finish the skirt.

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  4. Its beautiful- I am really looking forward to seeing how you wear it acessory-wise, you always pair things so well!

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    1. Thanks. I already have some plans accessory-wise, which may be a bit sad, but I just really love accessories, you know?

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  5. your jacket/coat is darling! I love unexpected linings so yours is right up my alley. you are going to love wearing this. enjoyx

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    1. Thanks! Me too. I don't think I've ever sewn something with a matching lining. I hope so.

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  6. The jacket is beautiful, I love that nipped-in riding jacket style. And a print lining is a thing of beauty! The details around the faux pockets and the yoke are gorgeous. Clever you!
    Btw, I bought an old cut pressed glass jar with a lid today in a charity shop, and inside were some hat pins! They aren't especially amazing or decorative, I have to say, but if you'd like them, I'll send them on to you. Ping me an email and let me know your address if you're interested. xxxx

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  7. Wow, it looks great! So much great work you put into this! I like the the funky flowery lining

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  8. I would love the lining as a jacket.It would be fabulous with the green edge. Crazy I knoe, but that is me, LOl
    You are soooooooooo clever.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

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  9. I would be soooo tempted to wear it inside out to show off that lining! can't wait to see the finished article :)

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  10. That is gorgeous! I want to make a jacket but I'm scared it'll be really hard. I love the bright lining you use. I love jackets with fun lining. It's like a little secret surprise for the wearer.

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  11. This is looking awesome!
    Despite my impatience, I actually quite like hand sewing!
    XXX

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  12. beautiful jacket I would LOVE to make one too

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  13. Wow! You are like my sewing idol - this looks amazing. I love the lining. Nice work.

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  14. Oh it looks fantastic and I love the pop of colour in the lining. It looks like a lot of work hand sewing that lining. It must be finished by now. Can't wait for complete look.

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  15. this already looks like the most awesome suit known to womankind. That lining! I shall be very jeal xxxx

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  16. Wow, you have taken on such a great project here, but totally risen to the challenge. It looks beautiful.

    I've nominated you for a liebster award, details on my blog. Xx

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  17. This is such a lovely jacket, it looks so snugly and warm. And I love the lining - It's amazing that you hand sewed it. Can't wait to see a photo of you wearing it!

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