Next up in my trio of garments, is the Papercut Patterns Rigel Bomber
which I have made once before.
The fabric I used is Mood Fabrics' Bright Coral and Black Metallic Tweed and a mid-weight ponte. I ordered two pontes and went with the lighter weight one of the two, it was the perfect color. A bit off-black.
Some things I have noticed from making these two bombers.
- I feel the back is a bit large, next time I will go down a size just in the back width.
- Even though I went with the lighter weight ponte, the heavier the jacket fabric, then the heavier the knit ribbing fabric. My ponte tends to roll over with this jacket.
- Have your zipper on hand and ready to go. I ordered mine from Zipper Shipper and they will cut it to the size you need.
- I added 1" to the sleeves the first time, but added an additional 1" for this jacket.
The lining is Mood Fabrics' crepe de chine
and I flat lined the jacket, serging all the seams and I used bias tape to finish the front facing
Here is the front band
a side view
Great jacket. I really want to make one now. :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, so much and you should make one.
DeleteBeautifully made!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Bunny, it is a great pattern, such nice drafting.
Deletethat looks great and what a nice pattern. I can imagine that in lots of different fabrics. are you thinking of making it again?
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DeleteYes, I might make it one more time, out of a thinner fabric with more drape. I would like to see the results with that type of fabric, plus good for warmer temps.
Thanks so much.
Lori, I keep thinking about making a heavier weight bomber jacket too. You're changes are what I had in mind. I hope to find a heavier rib knit for a wool blend version and possibly use a wider band.
ReplyDeleteA summer version you have in mind would be as lovely as this version!
I cannot wait to see your jacket in the wool blend. I still have to find the perfect fabric for a summer one.
DeleteThis is so cute! I'm dying to make one! Must. Find. Time.
ReplyDeleteThanks, you would look darling in a bomber jacket.
DeleteBeautifully done! I have one on my list to do.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Vicki, the jacket doesn't take as long as I thought it would.
DeleteThank you, Dorothy.
ReplyDeleteLovely jacket!
ReplyDeletethanks, Levone, I do love it.
DeleteAwesome jacket. I really want to make one now.Types of ladders for industrial purpose use
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