Summer Sewing #1: Tailored Jacket

 I thought I'd share some of my more impressive summer sewing projects. I have quite a few. I took a week long class on how to make a custom fit tailored jacket, using traditional tailoring techniques. I have to say, I don't think I have ever learned so much about sewing in one week. 

So many valuable techniques were taught in that class, I loved it. 

 I made a wool jacket in class, then we had a summer project to tailor another one. I chose to make a more lightweight blazer out of linen suiting and line it with a plain cotton weave. I chose a lighter fabric so I could wear it in multiple ways by layering. Thick, warm wool wouldn't have allowed much layering opportunities.

  

Patch pockets, set in sleeves, fully lined.

 Princess seams, rolled collar, two buttons.

I would say that from start to finish, the second time around it probably took me a full 48 hours combined. As a student, this is belongs in the group of projects I am most proud of. I hope ya'll like it!