Only slightly out of season… today is summer but it’s officially “gloomy” according to the Met Service. Gloomy is not something Wellington does very often, so I had to look it up in the dictionary. One of the definitions was “a good day for blogging”*, so I got right into it.
Here’s a jacket I made a little while ago, with fabric from last year’s Fabric-a-brac.
The pattern is Simplicity 2209.
It’s a sweet little jacket, with three quarter sleeves and a single button closure. The collar can be ruffled or flat.
I had a few fitting dramas with this one, but I think I got close enough in the end. I also made a few alterations as you can see – full length sleeves, added lining, and made regular buttonholes. All of these were done because my fabric was winter-weight and I wanted the jacket to be a bit more weather-proof.
Next time I’ll make the original version, maybe in a heavy cotton if I can find a good one. I do like the single-button closure and shorter sleeves; it would be great for the warmer parts of the year.**
*Results not guaranteed in all dictionaries.
** By which I mean January to March.
sixty six stitches 
Gemma, this jacket is absolutely amazing! Colours suits you very well and you look so cute in it! The collar is such an interesting detail!
Thanks Marta, yes I love pink and brown together. I bought a summer-weight fabric this week from TFS sale, so watch this space for version #2!
It looks fantastic! I’m adding that to my patterns I must buy list.
Thanks! I can recommend it, it has lots going for it.
What a nice jacket and fabric. The ruffled collar is a nice detail.