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McCalls 5525 View C
Pattern Description: Semi-fitted, lined, double-breasted jacket and coat have collar, lengths and sleeve variations, shoulder pads, princess seams and side front pockets; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have belt carriers; jacket C, coat E have epaulets with button closure; coat E has pocket flaps with button trim; jacket C, coat E have collar tab; jacket C has front yoke; jacket C, coat E have back buttoned yoke; coats B, E, jacket C have sleeves with button bands; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have topstitch trim, button closure; jackets A, C and coats D, E have self-tie belt.
Pattern Sizing: I cut a size 8
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes it did
Were the instructions easy to follow? Super easy to follow
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like the whole thing.
Fabric Used: Dunno, it was this really great almost quilted fabric I found at Joanns.
Pattern Alterations or any design changes you made: None.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I loved it and will sew another one for spring.
Conclusion: Fabulous!
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The lining, of course I had to use a colorful lining :)
That is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the gray and yellow--that is supposed to be a hot color combo for this spring.
ReplyDeleteI love it! This is next up on my list!
ReplyDeleteThat really is gorgeous. I love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteWow! what a gorgeous jacket. I just cut view A last night. This is such a great pattern. I like all the different options with the neckline, sleeves and length...Hope to be done with mine soon.....
ReplyDeleteHow amazingly gorgeous is that! The red lining is inspired. I would have been boring and gone for grey..lol
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool jacket. I love the fabric... the lining ;-) I like special linning to... but your choice is more daring then what I usualy do. Really a cool jacket.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!!! I love it!
ReplyDeleteSooo fabulous! I have this pattern, but I doubt I could do it justice like you have done with that fantastic fabric!
ReplyDeleteThat, is a fabulous jacket.
ReplyDeletevery nice!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous, the fabric just makes it over the top.
ReplyDeleteLove this jacket!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say, fab-u-lous!!!!
ReplyDeleteBrava!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is stunning. I love the fabric and the jacket will look amazing on you! Congratulations.
ReplyDeleteOoh...me likey this!
ReplyDeleteWoah, AWESOME! I love the print! Great work!
ReplyDeleteOh I just LOVE this, Mimi!
ReplyDeleteAfter seeing yours...I've got to have one!
Pam ~Off The Cuff~
LOVE this.....you picked such great fabric, both inside and out! I made this for my daughter in a classic khaki, now I want to make it again for me!
ReplyDeleteLove it! I just bought some of that fabric at Joann's last week. It's very Banana Republic to me. I'm thinking of making a skirt with it, though after seeing this post, I kind of wish I had enough to make a jacket!
ReplyDeleteFabulous, as usual!
ReplyDeleteYou make me want to copy everthing you do. It's great! I also saw this fabric in black and white, and I might have to do a version in that.
ReplyDeleteCute Cute! Love the fabric!
ReplyDeleteAnother fabulous jacket. I have this pattern as well, I will see if I can do anything close to yours. You are so talented........Fabulous as usual
ReplyDeleteUltra Cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the jacket!! I have seen this fabric at Joann's and I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! And I love the fabric, too.
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the print you chose. Beautiful Jacket!
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful Jacket and totally like the contrasting lining.
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of fabric! Thanks for sharing. If that was my jacket, I couldn't wait to wear it out!
ReplyDeleteOMG! This is so beautiful! You must look totally chic in it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, gorgeous... That's what sewing is all about, isn't it? Pairing a fabulous pattern with the perfect fabric. I love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks for posting this.I love the fabric choice very fun! I just pulled this pattern out of my box from last year. I am planing on making it. Ive never made a jacket. Was that a cotton fabric, and how thick? Thanks
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