Made by a Fabricista: A Little Fall Sewing

Are you a current-season sewer? Or like me, do you also like to create some garments for the upcoming season? I like to do both! For this month, I wanted to make a few transitional garments and when I found this gorgeous boucle, I knew exactly what I wanted to make!

Unfortunately the fabric I used is sold out, but here are some other options for you: Boucle Fabric

One of the things that make boucle fabrics so wonderful to work with is the natural fiber content(s). I am a huge fan of using natural fibers when I can and this one is a wool and cotton blend. (Although you can find some beautiful boucle fabrics with synthetic blends too.)

Here are links to the two patterns I used:

Lorie Jacket by StyleArc

Fringe Skirt by Angela Wolf

Both called for the use of Boucle so it was a win-win!

For the jacket, I interlined the entire body of the garment using fusible mediumweight Pellon interfacing. I chose against interlining the sleeves and am happy with that decision.

I did make some pattern adjustments for fit:

1. Sloping shoulder adjustment

2. Sleeve cap adjustment--this pattern has an unbelievably large sleeve cap and despite my best efforts, it was too much so I shaved some off to get this to look right

3. Swayback adjustment

To give this a more professional look, I added some interlinings:

1. Used multiple layers of woven interfacing cut on the bias in the sleeve cap area to keep it from collapsing. In addition to the 2 layers of interfacing, I also cut one layer of hair canvas. This also supported the sleeve head and gave it what it needed so the sleeve didn't collapse.

2. Cut the self-bias tape 1/4" wider to give a bit more turn-under room.

Styling changes:

1. I've made this jacket before and even though I love it, I don't think I need two jackets with self fringe on them. I eliminated the fringe, but added a bias-cut center front section.

2. Since the skirt has self-fringe, I decided not to over do the fringe on the jacket. Too much is simply too much!

3. I used complimentary denim fabric for the trim on the jacket.

Did you see my lining? It is by Maggy London, also purchased from FM. I truly wish I'd purchased about 10 yards of this! I love the colors and cute linings make me happy!

I can't tell you how pleased with how well this turned out! I feel like it is a modern 'suit' that will be perfect worn together or as separates.

Thanks for reading!

Sue from Ilove2sew

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