BWOF 11/2006 #109

Description: This hip-length jacket not only keeps you warm, it also looks very smart with sporty waist tabs and patch pockets. The fake fur collar is buttoned into place.

Sizing: Size 36 to 44, I made a 38.
Instructions: Typical BWOF, mostly vague.  I really was okay with their instructions until it was time to construct the notched collar, facings, etc.  The instructions stated to go to pattern 107 and follow the collar instructions.  I turned to 107, read the instructions and this is how I felt after reading and re-reading those instructions:

Picture from comics.com.
 So I pulled down my trusty

And read their instructions.  A big thank you to this book, it was quite easy to understand now.  The rest of the coat was very easy to construct and it went very smoothly.

Likes/Dislikes: I liked the look of the coat and its features.  The pockets were unique but most of all I liked the belt, you get the look of a belt without having to tie a belt.

Changes:  I added 1" to the hem of the body and the sleeves.  Also, I cut the under collar on the bias.  I added a back stay and interfaced all the hems.

Fabric:  A Nanette Lepore fabric from a co-op years ago, this is the oldest fabric in my stash.  Well, not in my stash anymore.  Very pretty fabric and it was a dream to use.

Conclusion: A fun jacket to construct and it will be fun to wear this spring.  I looked through many BWOF magazines to find a pattern for this fabric and I think this is a great combination.  This jacket is rated Intermediate difficult - more advanced, which surprised me.  The most difficult aspect is the notched collar and as long as you have a good reference book, you will do fine.

Front, the belts are even, it is just hanging funny on my dressform.  Meredith took the pictures for me and she just clicks and goes!

Back

Pocket:

Belt:

It snowed yesterday and today it is cold and nasty.  So the girls and I made these

We need to work on our piping but take at a look at Bake at 350 for some great cookies, cookie ideas and tips and hints.  We had a great time flooding these cookies with royal icing. Kaitlyn wanted to use an oval cookie cutter and make Easter egg cookies.  No luck the oval shape has disappeared so we used a round one, a good choice for our first time at this type of decorating.