This is version 4 -- not pictured previously is one in red twill that was made for my youngest daughter. And now, Stacie will be retired, at least until next year.
Showing posts with label Style Arc Stacie. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Style Arc Stacie. Show all posts
Saturday, May 4, 2013
Once more, with feeling
Sunday, February 17, 2013
Style Arc Stacie
On the sewing front I'm getting ready for spring by trying out a jean jacket pattern from Style Arc -- I'm planning on making it in a nice bright color for spring, but wanted to check the fit before cutting into my lovely orange fabric. Luckily I had some nice stretch corduroy on hand which will work well in my wardrobe next autumn.
After measuring the pattern, I thought it wise to give myself a little extra room in the bust and the hip area. The shoulders generally fit well for me in Style Arc patterns, so I left that as it was, and the waist seemed to be good also. Basically, I felt I needed a FBA (full bust adjustment) and just a scootch more room around the hips. Adding to the side seams of front and back pieces by tapering out from the waist to about 1/4 inch from the hip gave me a much appreciated extra inch. The FBA was made by adding slightly to two of the lower front pieces -- again, tapering to nothing at the waist. The front yoke piece remained the same size. I think it worked fairly well, and the jacket can be comfortably worn closed should I ever want to.
Fasteners are from Snap Source -- I used the size 20 (1/2 inch or 13 mm) caps in the antique brass finish. I really like the ease of applying these snaps, and they come in a wide range of colors.
This time, the fabric was so 'springy' and thick that I had a little trouble keeping it from shifting while I placed the middle layer of the snap tool on the fabric. Luckily, I discovered that a pencil could hold the fabric steady while I was doing that, and because the middle layer has a pencil sized hole in it I could keep the fabric held down until everything was securely in place. Worked a charm.
And here's the jacket being worn, but before I had applied the snaps --
I think it will be a nice layer for changeable spring weather -- once again, Style Arc comes through!
After measuring the pattern, I thought it wise to give myself a little extra room in the bust and the hip area. The shoulders generally fit well for me in Style Arc patterns, so I left that as it was, and the waist seemed to be good also. Basically, I felt I needed a FBA (full bust adjustment) and just a scootch more room around the hips. Adding to the side seams of front and back pieces by tapering out from the waist to about 1/4 inch from the hip gave me a much appreciated extra inch. The FBA was made by adding slightly to two of the lower front pieces -- again, tapering to nothing at the waist. The front yoke piece remained the same size. I think it worked fairly well, and the jacket can be comfortably worn closed should I ever want to.
Fasteners are from Snap Source -- I used the size 20 (1/2 inch or 13 mm) caps in the antique brass finish. I really like the ease of applying these snaps, and they come in a wide range of colors.
And here's the jacket being worn, but before I had applied the snaps --
I think it will be a nice layer for changeable spring weather -- once again, Style Arc comes through!
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