Time to show you what I made during my weekend at Sewjourn.  I think that I finished around ten items, so was very pleased with myself.  First up is Vogue 8123.

I like the retro feel of this jacket, and it’s so easy to wear. The outer fabric is a textured brown/pink weave.  I used an underlining/Hong Kong seam finish technique I’d read about here and on Pattern Review to give it a better finish since the pattern didn’t include a lining and I could imagine that fabric ravelling before my eyes.  The lining fabric is an 80’s floral from my stash (I’m trying to use what I’ve got and make some more room on those overcrowded shelves).

Where it wasn’t possible to use the underlining technique I simply overlocked the seams in matching thread. I used a big snap to close the collar and sewed a big button on the outside which is decorative only.

I didn’t make any changes to this pattern, and feel that it fits quite nicely as it is. I recommend this pattern – it’s straightforward but looks good.  I’ll get lots of wear out of this – the bracelet length sleeves are very useful.  I had to keep an eye on Kathryn to make sure she didn’t steal it!