Simplicity 2728

Descriptiion: Misses fitted jackets with collar, sleeve and pocket variations. Jacket is fully lined. Part of Simplicity's Project Runway line.
 
Sizes:  4 to 22
 
Instructions:  They were very easy to follow and so many helpful and useful sewing tips throughout.  The instructions tell you how to make a sleeve head with excellent illustrations to follow.  Also, all the design elements are clearly marked with "Designer's Addition" so you are able to identify which elements you want for your jacket.  I think this pattern is one of the better ones for sewing steps and including important elements to achieve a very professional finished garment.
 
I did find it hard to ease the sleeves into the jacket, I think that is the fabric, the lining did not prove to be as difficult.
 
Likes/Dislikes:  This jacket is for Erin and she wanted a short sleeve jacket in an off-white fabric.  The fabric was easy and I went through my pattern stash to find an appropriate pattern.  When I saw this one, I knew it was perfect.  The style, the fit and cut and the sleeve elements were perfect for her.
 
I also liked the collar options, the darts for fitting and the pocket options. 
 
Fabric:  A linen from Joann's
 
Changes:  I omitted the back button tab, didn't have enough buttons for that.  One other change, that happened during construction,  I was pressing the jacket after attaching the lining and noticed you could see the lining through the back of the jacket.  The front was fine, Simplicity has you interface the entire front piece.  I thought oh, no, then turned the jacket right side out, cut interfacing for the back, elimating facings and seams.  Fused this into place and the problem was solved (big sigh of relief).
 
 
Conclusion:  A beautiful jacket with great structure and design.  I really like how it looks on the dressform and it will look so much better on Erin.
 
 

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I told Erin I need pictures of her in these garments, we will see.  She did wear this top on date night with her fiance and he told me it looked really good.  Then she wore this dress to school last week and received many compliments.  One young teacher told her please tell me when your mom wants to take orders.