My mom's second sewcation outfit (see her first here!) will help her transition through spring... a Grainline Studio Morris Blazer!
For her Morris blazer, we cut a size 10 at the shoulders/bust and graded to a 14 at the hip. The fit is pretty great on her!
We lengthened the sleeves 1 inch to get them to full length on her. Maybe we could have used another 1/2-1 inch there.
We lengthened the sleeves 1 inch to get them to full length on her. Maybe we could have used another 1/2-1 inch there.
We intended to make a green floral Morris for me, too, and take photos together, but it didn't work out, sadly. I got my blazer started, cutting one size up from last time, but I had some fitting issues that I am still working out (weirdly dropped shoulders + too much sleeve cap ease = not a good look).
My mom's fabric is a stretch sateen from Joann in lovely jewel tone watercolor flowers. It pairs perfectly with her magenta RTW tee and the black Style Arc Margaret pants we made together.
Construction-wise, we topstitched the facing down all around to prevent it flapping about. We serged the seams and facing edges. Nothing fancy. Pretty straightforward otherwise!
I like this. I'm making one and have lengthened sleeves and body on pattern and made some flat pattern fit adjustments. That's as far as I've got so far.
ReplyDeleteI had exactly those same fit issues as you! I ended up giving both versions away. Your's mom's jacket is great though! What a fabulous colour combo!
ReplyDeleteWinner! I'm tempted by the Morris - I need to find someone who's made one and try it on!
ReplyDeleteI love the colours on this one. Your Mom must have a great handmade wardrobe - she's so cute!
ReplyDeleteYour Mum looks great and very pleased with her new outfit.
ReplyDeleteLovely to see this pattern made up in a stretch sateen. I have made it in a ponte before, but you have inspired me to try a stretch sateen. Beautiful print and it looks great with the pink top and black pants. No wonder your mum looks pleased.
ReplyDeleteI have a ready made jacket very similar to this (and I won't tell you how much I paid for it). Your mom will love it!!! You have inspired me to check out cotton stretch sateen for jackets as I have seen some great prints.
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