I am busy making my other Cashmerette Patterns.I havent made it yet but hope to soon could you give a little more info on the weft interfacing please.I have to order it from minerva in the UK.Vilene to a woven interfacing that is 90cm wide so I can order a little extra but I am not sure what weight interfacing I should buy.I am attemting my first auburn in medium weight denim.I am very much enjoying making some of the other Casmerette patterns my latest is the Lenox dress.I finally have a day dress that fits me properly My daughter wants one too.
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Erin Reeve
Learned a lot from this blazer
Overall really liked making this blazer. I found the instructions well-written, and referenced the photos from the sew-along for one question I had about sewing the hem. I did size down in the bust for this, because i wanted to be able to wear it open without it looking super baggy in the front. I probably should have sized down 2 cup sizes because it's still a TAD baggy when I wear it open - but it fits perfectly when I button it. I learned the bound buttonhole for this jacket and it took me about 4 tries in practice scraps to get it - but it does add a very polished look!
I used silk noil for the main fabric and crepe de chine for the lining, both were easy to work with.
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KB
A big project - and worth it
I love this pattern. I made it in navy twill linen, lined with silk from an old sleeping bag liner, and it turned out beautifully. The instructions are clear and thorough. I was looking for a big project, and boy did I get it. There are LOTS of steps. My one suggesion is that psychologically it's tough to start with a bound buttonhole and welt pockets. They're tricky, especially the pockets. I reckon it's better to sew a few big seams first to get into the groove (e.g. start with the sleeves). I will definitely make this pattern again, but I need some recovery time first!
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Brenda Fitzgerald
Difficult to
Perfect accomplishment of narrow shoulders (think size 8) to generous bust (think size 14-16). Wonderful
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Michelle Walsh
Love the fit!
It's awesome to get a pattern that only needs minor tweaks for an amazing fit (usually it's easier draft up a pattern on my personal block with other designers).
I made the back darts have a little more dart value rather than a sway back adjustment and graded from a 12 shoulders, 14 waist and through to 18 hips
I freestyled mostly but the instructions I did read were nice and clear (even if I still didn't follow them) and you can tell it was drafted with a lot of consideration for getting a quality finish.
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Laura B
Great Blazer Pattern
Awesome pattern! Very few fitting adjustments were required!