Inspiration...Leather Jacket

 I saw the general style of this jacket all over Paris when I was there in early April.  The jacket is a good style:

This is the Button-Down Nappa Leather Jacket from Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag:  $2,498.00.  Details:  Approximately 23 1/2-inches from the shoulder to the hem, spread collar, and button-down front, long sleeves, button cuffs, patch pockets, straight hem, relaxed fit, and leather.

I think that the Style Arc Delphine Woven Jacket pattern is a perfect duplicate of this inspiration photo.  Here is the line drawings:

Now, whether or not you make out of leather is totally up to you.  Personally, I have never sewn a garment out of real leather.  However, I would be game to try a faux leather of some sort.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

Another Pattern ...

 I decided that this pattern needed a place in my stash.  It is a fairly simple blouse and should be easy to make.  Here is the line drawing:

This is the Thea Blouse by Sinclair Patterns.  I like the simple style of this blouse and think it will work well for me. The sleeves on the blouse appear to have a good volume which I really like.  I am rarely happy with changing the sleeve/armscye on a pattern.

Here is to me for maybe getting it fitted by the end of summer for new fall/winter blouses.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Double Cloth Top

 I really need to add more top to my wardrobe.  This style of top is a maybe.  It is a little outside my comfort zone.  Here it is:

This is the Rae Double Cloth Top from Boden.  Price tag: $99.00.  Details:  100% cotton, box pleats, puff sleeves with stretch in the cuffs, straight as in not too tight, falls between waist and hip.

I was not sure what double cloth was but found and explaation here at Blackbird Fabrics.  The color of this top is perfect which probably means you can not find it.  Here is the pattern that I thought would work will for this top:

This is the line drawing for the Kit Blouse pdf pattern from Seamwork.  I would probably drop the back tie and maybe change the elastic to shirring. Otherwise, I think it is pretty good match visually for the inspiration photo.  Not exact but fairly good.

Hope you are inspired to create something wonderful.

Happy Stitching!

New Itch to Stitch Top...

 Itch to Stitch has a new top pattern.  Here is the line drawings:

This is the Mariz Top pdf pattern by Itch to Stitch.  It is a pattern for all seasons.

Features:

• Regular and full bust options
• Raglan sleeves with gathers at the front and back
• Two neckline options: round neck with neck band, or round split neck finished with binding
• Three sleeve lengths: short, medium-short, and long
• Designed for light- to medium-lightweight knit fabric

Mariz Top pdf pattern will be 20% off through May 12, 2026.  Now, is a good time to think about picking up other patterns as there is a volume discount that applies automatically to your cart.

Be sure to check out the testers' version of this pattern for inspiration.

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Happy Stitching!

More Fabric...

 Buying fabric is a real addiction.  Here are my latest acquitions:

This is a dark navy blue/gray rayon/nylon/lycra ponte knit.  I purchased 2 yards with the idea of making pants.  Care:  gentle wash cold, dry low.

This is dark cerulean blue/white cotton lawn.  I purchased 3 yards with the idea of making a skirt, maybe.  Care:  gentle wash cold, dry low.

Happy Stitching!