Indygo Junction Jacket

Yes, you are in the right blog and I did sew a garment! It's nothing to get excited about. This is the Indygo Junction Never the Same Twice Jacket. I made this in January for a shop sample. I was going to teach the jacket in the Spring but we didn't have enough students. It's doing better this month so I needed to get another sample done before class starts Wednesday. This is meant to be a beginner class so don't have any big expectations! LOL! I tried to do different closure details on all 3 jackets that I made.

The fabrics were chose to match two pants that I have for winter. On this side I fused three of the circle motifs on the left front and stitched around the edges with a matching thread. The pocket is made with two 1/2" button holes made about 1/2" apart. the purple tie is sewn to the jacket and each end fed through a button hole and then tied in a bow in front. That pocket is so huge that I will not need to untie the closure to use the pocket! The button is actually a mother-of-pearl button (back up), a purple button and a bead.

This side is simpler. The pocket has two large buttonholes and the buttons are painted with some of my new Stewart Gill paints!  I sewed the buttons on with beads.

It only took a few hours to make this jacket - it's a perfect beginner sewing project. Unfortunately, the Extra Small is still too big. I can wear sweaters under this one!

Comments

[Rose Marie]

Love those jackets and you can never have too many of them! Would love to tag along with you when you buy your buttons - those are great ones.

[lisa thiessen]

Beautiful! I love how the fabrics complement and enrich each other.
Crazy sizing, eh? I have that problem, too. Sadly most 'quilty clothing' is made on this scale. Hope the class is loads of fun.

[Sue B]

Great jacket! love the fabric and color combo's in this. I wish I had the talent for sewing garments.

[Summerset]

Come on now, I know you used to sew garments. I'm not surprised. Yes, it seems that Indy patterns have weird sizing. I've tried a few on at shows and like you, find even the smallest too big.

[Terri]

Love the jacket. Where'd you get the mannequin?

[Gina]

Its stunning! It would look great on me! LOLOL
I seriously must try this one day...

[Ruth]

The jackets are gorgeous. I haven't tried any garments but I'd like to - maybe I'll try this pattern since you said it was for beginners. Does it have a lining?

[Deb Levy]

They look great! And I love the buttons!

Unfortunately I'm sure they are not too small for me(:0)

[Julie Sefton]

Congratulations on a beautiful jacket. I only wish that an extra-small was too big for me :-)

[Karol-Ann]

I have not been able to keep up with reading blogs and see I missed your blogiversary - belated congrats. All a bit manic for me, but I hope you're well :O)

[Tany]

Well done, Vicki!