So, I've started sewing the final jacket. And about time, too - there is snow outside! I didn't have the right needles for the ultrex right away (more on that below), so I started to sew the liner. Which was also a good idea, because it allowed my to practice putting the bodice...

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So, I've bought more bed sheets and made more muslins. On Muslin #3, I went with a sheet that was closer to the final colour, so I could see if I liked the overall look. I redid the collar and changed the neckline. I added the pocket flaps and sleeve flaps. I added...

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My next step with my winter jacket is picking the proper fabric. For a Canadian winter, something that can stand cold temperatures, sleet, and snow is necessary. It also has to be breathable, so you don't roast and then freeze in your jacket. At first, I wasn't sure if I wanted to use...

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So, it took me almost all day yesterday fixing up my pattern pieces. I did a lot of alterations to them and then traced them out on Swedish tracing paper. Without further ado, here are some of the alterations you might have to make when making a winter jacket. Bust Adjustment Even though...

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So, I last posted about picking a pattern for my winter jacket. In the end, I couldn't decide to make Simplicity 2149 or Burdastyle 08-2011-102. Both jackets look good on the models, but I really wasn't sure what would look good on me. Since I've gotten much faster at sewing and I had...

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