Monday, February 20, 2012

Finished: The Sewaholic Minoru Jacket


Yep, I "participated" in the Sewaholic Minoru jacket sew along. And by participated, I mean that I made my Minoru jacket at the same time that the sew along was happening. Only a lot quicker. And this is not a criticism of the sew along, but more of an issue of when I could actually sit down and sew.




Never mind that, though, and let's just get on with seeing the pictures and some observations. First, my fabric is a raincoating from Gorgeous Fabrics, and the lining is from fabric.com. With that out of the way, here ya go complete with observations:



  • this is definitely not a beginner pattern. With the sew along, advanced begginer. Without it, intermediate at least.
  • my semi-plasticky raincoating frayed a lot.
  • if you look closely, you will see that the hem doesn't line up in the center front.



  • I cut the size 12, and only made one alteration
  • I shortened the sleeves by 2-1/2" inches!
  • my cuffs look a little weird. I think that's more of a fabric issue.



  • I love the collar with the zipper and hidden hood.
  • did you read about my fraying fabric?
  • I should have lined the hood, even with the finishing of the seam.
  • it is quite possible to iron this raincoating fabric, even without a press cloth. From the line going horizontally across my butt, it appears that I missed a spot.
  • I didn't add the inside pocket because with all the coats I've ever owned with inside pockets, I've never used them.
  • I think I used the wrong side of the lining as the right side. It was hard to tell. Oops.
  • my inside hem looks, well, pretty bad. Did you read about the uneven hem meeting in the front? All related.
  • I did put outside pockets in the side seams. I can't have a coat without them.
  • I put them a little bit too low.
  • Can you tell that I'm actually wearing it in the rain?
  • though entirely functional, I look dumb with the hood up, and this is the best pic I have of it being worn. None from the front.
  • I love the length.
Conclusion: it's a great jacket pattern! I particularly like it in this lightweight version. If I were to make it with a bulkier fabric/lining, I would go up a size, and then make a better adjustment to the back length so it didn't get too bunchy.

9 comments:

  1. Elle, your jacket is terrific! I like that it is a functional raincoat, and looks good with or without the hood up. How lucky that you had real rain during the "photo shoot". Mine is done also...I guess I need to take some pics.

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  2. It looks good! Nice fit and pretty colour. I cannot see any of your hem problems from the pictures.

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  3. Beautiful jacket! That definitely does not look like a beginner pattern. :)

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  4. Oh wow. Fab color! And that zip really compliments your fabric choice. One day I'll may my one but I'm afraid I'm still on the Beginner's Train.

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  5. Elle and it looks fantastic. I know it's just right for the on again, off again rainy/chilly Georgia winter we've been having. Love the color too. How are you enjoying your new sewing room???

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  6. FABULOUS! I just love the colour!

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  7. Great jacket! I'm still working away at mine!!

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  8. I think your coat is gorgeous. I am going to sew one for next Autumn / Winter I love the practicalality and the fact it's actually pretty .

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  9. Great colour! It turned out really nicely.

    I'm still working on mine too. I added side pockets as well, and am now thinking about going back and lining the hood (it's floppy and I feel a bit dumb in it!)

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