Lekala-along
Three of my sewing buddies and I have decided to do our own little Lekala-along. I thought that I’d mention it here in case there was anyone else interested in joining us and giving Lekala a try. The pattern we have chosen is a jacket, #4329.
This pattern is currently on special for US$1.49 (less if you join up as a member) although I think this special finishes very soon. The four of us making it are all quite different shapes and heights, making this an interesting exercise in testing the Lekala software, testing our own measurement taking abilities, and seeing if we all like the finished product! All that we are up to at the moment is buying, printing, taping and cutting out the pattern pieces. And thinking about fabrics. We don’t have a schedule that is set in stone, other than aiming to get our jackets finished by mid-May. I will blog the process a bit as I go. Anyone else interested?
I had never heard of these patterns outside your blog so just had a look around their website. I don’t think I can fit it in but will watch with interest! They don’t take any upper bust or shoulder measurements which is where I have problems so I might try out something super simle first to check if their patterns are a good starting point for me.
Oh, whoops just found the “adjustments” tab which takes all this into account. Very cool!
Yes, count me in 🙂
Lovely pattern. I look forward to seeing your jacket (and maybe the others?)
Measurements have been taken and it’s already in my inbox! Make sure you blog all your tips Lara as I think I will be guided by them x
Count me in too, I was eyeing off this jacket the other day wondering what it would look like made up so I might as well give it a go!
Hooray Suzy! That’s great – I’ll add you to my email list. You know your task for this weekend! I’ve printed my pattern but need to tape and cut. Regards, Lara
Mine’s in inbox too! I already love the descriptions when it comes to fabric: costume fabric and also Is stretchy: no. So my best guess is I am looking for a woven with lots of drape??!!
How does the jacket close? Does it require the belt or can it be worn without. I am keen to participate but the belt is confusing me!
Hi there Andrea – it would be great if you joined us! there are buttons that close it underneath the drape, then the drape sort of folds back and you can’t see the buttons. They do recommend the belt as well though, although I think it is possibly more for looks. I’m going to give a skinny belt a try with this one! Let me know if you want to join in and I’ll add you to my Lekala-along email list. Regards, Lara
Count me in! I haven’t done the belted jacket before so it is out of my comfort zone. Perhaps it is time I lived a little more dangerously! I may even have just bought the perfect fabric!
Thats a sharp jacket!!!
It’s a lovely style.
Nice!! I fell in love with Lekala this fall and I cannot stop using them, the fit is amazing!! Too bad I really really do not need a jacket in my Caribbean weather…
Me too, I’m in! I’ve made the free wrap top, which fitted well, except next time I’ll make it a little longer.
I’ve a few other patterns downloaded and also bought and taped together the wrap top – 5618 – but the instructions have baffled me so I’ve not been brave enough to make it yet.