July 7, 2015

YOU JUST NEVER KNOW...

...what type of sewing frenzy I might end up on.  During the past two years I planned to, but did not end up make any summer jackets.  This summer I've already made two - blogged about (here) and (here).  Now I'm planning my third one of the season
Butterick 5616, view B
Over the past few years I have learned a whole lot about jacket and coat making. I do know, however;  that I still have even more to learn about fitting and construction.  Every jacket project teaches me more and more.  Just in time for my next project I found that Gentleman Jim has just released his Tailored Jacket Construction Shortcuts Course. 
I found out about the course through his Facebook Page (just type in Gentleman Jim and look for his June 24th post if interested.

I couldn't wait to peruse his PowerPoint presentation, PDF and watch the video clips.  I found an awful lot of value for the cost, and gathered some very helpful information in my first viewing.  I will be using some of his techniques and tips in the construction of my upcoming project even though it's not a tailored jacket. Of course I'll be letting you know about my new jacket progress...

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14 comments:

  1. Bunny7/07/2015

    Jackets are my favorite thing to make and up here a light jacket is well used all summer. I am working on one now, too, Faye. That Butterick patterns looks like it will work up nicely.

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    1. Faye Lewis7/08/2015

      Yes I've see you make some adorable jackets Bunny.

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  2. Sarah Liz7/07/2015

    Great looking jacket (Butterick) Faye - no doubt you will make this up beautifully :)

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    1. Faye Lewis7/08/2015

      Thank you for the vote of confidence Sarah!

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  3. TheTellTaleTasha7/08/2015

    I need some jackets as well. I was hopefully I can get a couple done in September :-/

    Are you going to do a review on the class?

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    1. Faye Lewis7/08/2015

      I will do a review of the class Tasha.

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  4. Remembering..OZ7/08/2015

    Going to turn out great and look forward to seeing your jacket!

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  5. Sheila7/08/2015

    Thanks for the fyi. I definitely want to make some jackets and also want his dvds.

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  6. Tomasa7/12/2015

    Like your choice for your next jacket. I look forward to seeing your creation.

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  7. Anonymous7/15/2015

    Wow! I am so excited. I have dedicated one day a week tosewing patterns so this list is coming at the PERFECT time.

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  8. Anonymous8/05/2015

    This tutorial on how to design clothes online is very informative and honestly it makes me want to buy the patterns! Thanks for sharing.

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