Stella’s Advance 8099 jacket
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!
OMG! That is just THE cutest jacket ever!!! I have huge jacket envy!
lovely job! I made a jacket/coat for Amelia last year that she wouldn’t wear until someone else (a friend) took a liking to it. Maybe Clare could attempt to wear it…
oooooh wool cashmere , I have some in bottle green that I bought by mistake on Ebay – it is yours if you want it!
Lovely to see it finished. And yes – a solid colour would be gorgeous.
Love the swing style of the jacket. I agree a wool/cashmere would be lovely.
But the print is FUN.
That is the cutest little jacket ever! Please, please get Stella to model it. I can only imagine how adorable she will look!
You are always such a source for inspiration. Thanks!!!
This is gorgeous-I love it!
How cute. Its very “Suri Cruise”, she is always in lovely little jackets and trench coats.
That is the cutest jacket!
It’s just beautiful. I love it!
That’s one beautiful jacket and one very lucky girl. Gorgeous work Lara!!