Burda 7236--The Black Twill Jacket

I FINALLY finished this jacket! I cut it out in this Summer and got a bit preoccupied with other projects so it got pushed to the back burner. So glad I did, I think it turned out really cute. The good thing about the delay is I got to work with Mr. Jim, aka Gentleman Jim, my tailoring teacher (his blog is HERE) to learn a few of his tailoring tips/suggestions. Overall this was an easy sew. This isn't the first jacket I made but it is the first of this type I've made for myself. There's more jackets planned for my immediate future but more on that later. Here's my review......(BTW I paired this jacket with the leopard print skirt I made HERE).

Burda 7236

Time to Sew:  

Truthfully I sorta lost count since it took so long. I'd imagine it's anywhere from 8-10 hours.

Sewing Ease (scale 1 easy to 10 difficult):

About a 6

Pattern Description:

Jacket with standard collar and yoke.

Pattern Sizing:

Size 12, graded to 14 at the hips.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

Yes

Were the instructions easy to follow?

For the most part. I skipped some of them and used the advice from my tailoring teacher and other sources.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

I LOVED the standing collar and yoke and the topstitching around both!!!

Fabric Used:

Black stretch cotton twill (a serious lint magnet) and a multicolored charmeuse satin for the lining.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:

-Shortened the center back 1"---my usual short waist pattern change

-Omitted pocket bag and used satin fabric to make welts.

-I made buttons visible.

-Lengthened the sleeve about 3"

What would you do differently next time?:

Nothing, I made all the changes I wanted with this version.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Yes and Yes! 

Wardrobe Versatility:

This jacket can be paired with everything from a jacket, dress, skirt, etc....

Conclusion:

Cute jacket!