It’s another repeat pattern!  I first sewed the Style Arc Harper jacket in July 2014. I sewed it again in September 2014. The pattern has laid dormant since then, until I decided that I needed a simple knit cardigan that would travel well and fit into my work wardrobe.

Eight years later this is still a style that works for me. It’s an added bonus that it’s extremely straightforward to sew. As per the pattern website: This wonderful jacket is a must for all occasions. Easy to wear and easy to make, making it a perfect weekend project. FABRIC SUGGESTION Ponte, or any stable knit or woven fabric with some weight and drape.

This fabric is a wool blend that was a gift – I’m so glad that it’s finally become a garment! I made sure to sew the centre back collar seam in a way that fully enclosed any raw edges, as both sides of the seam can be visible in wear. The pattern suggests leaving raw edges – instead I added another couple of centimetres to those edges when I cut it out so that I could do a double folded hem.

The centre back seam adds some structure to what is essentially a very soft and unstructured garment. I sewed size 12, without alteration.

I still need to do a bit of work wardrobe styling with this jacket. The colour is quite unusual; it’s actually a maroon type of colour but reads a bit brown, especially with the marle type of effect that’s woven into it.  I need to try on a few outfits and see in which ways it best fits in to my wardrobe.