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Sunday, April 3, 2011

S2899 Jacket & B5147 Skirt



Simplicity 2899 is out of print but still available on their website. Butterick 5147 is still available.

As described on the pattern envelope, I chose the round collar jacket with the straight banded sleeves. The skirt is an a-line with front & back darts and back zipper. It is fully lined. The jacket fabric is a moleskin I've had in my stash. The fabric used for the skirt is a mystery as far a content and where it came from. I can't recall when or where it was purchased. It's embroidered with sequins on what looks like butterflies. I still have quite a bit left and have no clue what I'd make out of it. But it goes well with the jacket.

Here's a photo of me wearing the outfit today after church.

The skirt on the dressform. As you can see, it has no waistband. An up close of the collar



Here's the back view showing the topstitching. I topstitched around the collar, the back seams and around the sleeve bands.


Next up will be a couple of tops. Fast & easy. I signed up to participate in the Over The Top 15-Day Sewing Challenge initiated by Faye. I'm a couple of days behind. It started April 1st and goes thru the 15th. It's been a busy weekend, non-sewing though.

6 comments:

NuJoi said...

Very cute. The skirt fabric is awesome. You did a great job.

gwensews said...

That's a very pretty outfit. I love the skirt fabric.

Sheila said...

Lovely jacket and skirt. I have the jacket pattern and really like the way is looks paired with your skirt.. You look great.

Omega said...

Very pretty outfit, I really love the skirt!
Looks great on you.

Faye Lewis said...

Jackie you look so cute. Love that skirt.

toy said...

I like it, both pieces worked out well, you look great