Jacket was finished last night, i had to wait until this morning to try it on him though and i was a little nervous as i thought it would be too small. Turns out it fits perfectly which is great, but also bad because it means he won’t get much wear out of it. But it’s better than being too small. The pattern was really easy to follow and i love the way it looks but for the next one i’ll make a few alterations such as making the collar a little bigger so it reaches further around to the front, and i’ll also make the arms a little wider as they are snug with a long sleeve top under.
I tried to get him to stand up for a few seconds so i could get a better shot but he wasn’t in the mood, too busy crawling around exploring the veranda but you get an idea.I worked out that this jacket cost me about $3 in materials. The fabrics were both from a recent op shop find, the outside is mustard/tan colored fine corduroy and it is fully lined in a warm stripy flannelet. The buttons were also from a op shop and cost me 10 cents for eight. The original pattern did have pockets but i decided to leave them off because they were a bit fiddly and he doesn’t need them anyway.
He wore it out this morning to mothers group at a cafe and got quite a few comments and complements. I’ve also had a few requests to make more via email and on facebook after posting some photos this morning. I have cut out a few more and when i get the time I’ll sew them together and stick them up on etsy. Just in time for the cooler weather to hit.
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His hair is to die for! The jacket – well – I LOVE it!
oh my, that is just so cute! I’ll be stalking the Etsy shop to see if any little girls ones appear!
I’ll be stalking too!! OMG so cute!!! My wee boy needs, NEEDS one I tells you!
Fabulous work, no wonder he had compliments, what a wee little spunk. <3
Gorgeous photography! You’ve done a beaut job on the jacket….and so nice that its “recycled”.
This is gorgeous Clair! I love that mustard-y colour, it is my new favourite.
Gorgeous! Love the colour & the hair is just too cute also. I’ve always wondered why babies need pockets on their clothing.
Gorgeous jacket Clair! You are so clever!
wow I can’t believe how fantastic this turned out! you are so clever Clair
Very cool!
What pattern did you use? It is very very cute!
Fantastic jacket. Love the design and colour. And I am so jealous, I really want to learn how to line clothing. well done
You’ve made a gorgeous coat. I love classic and simple styles like this. I’m also wondering what pattern you used.
I wish you told us where to find this pattern, too!!! Just love it!
Hi, thanks. I wish i could be more helpful but it was a vintage pattern and i can’t seem to find it in my stash.
I want to make a bigger version for Noah to wear next winter so hopefully i do find it again. I did alter the pattern a bit from the original design, it was a 1950′s boy jacket..i THINK from memory it was butterick? but i can’t be 100% sure. Sorry i’m not more helpful lol