Remember this pattern?

I started on the jacket when I was away at Sewjourn earlier in the year.  It’s been sitting on the almost-but-not-quite-finished pile for too long.  Finally I can move it to the wardrobe.  Many thanks to Mum for hand-stitching the lining into place for me!

Unfortunately, Stella wouldn’t model it for me.  Here’s hoping that it will fit!  It matches her pinafore.  Pinwale corduroy from Spotlight, lining fabrics from stash.  The back has a half-belt across the inverted pleat.

This is such a lovely style that it really deserves to be made up in a plain wool or cashmere in order to show off the details.  The front and back yokes, inverted centre back pleat, little collar, and sleeve shaping are all quite special.  But will she wear it?  Stella is at the funny stage where you never quite know what clothes she’ll kick up a fuss about and what she won’t.  Fingers crossed!