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Pattern 1945 |
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I've always been in search of the perfect jacket pattern - a higher armhole that makes the body look slimmer, lots of seams for fine tuning the fit, and a front that would button up high enough to allow for a skimpy top for evening, or a turtleneck for winter. The welt pockets are placed so that they don't cross any of the front seams, making alterations across the abdomen possible. They are angled to lead the eye from the waist to the hip, tracing a feminine form. The long front seam elongates the body, calls attention to the center of the body (making it narrower), and incorporates that wonderful neckline dart (for shape) and the body dart (that nips in at the waist to create a waist) in that seam so there are no darts to sew; it makes the collar shape beautifully and all you have to do is stitch one extra seam instead of marking and sewing two darts on each front. Construction is based on modern soft tailoring methods used in expensive ready-to-wear, not the old-fashioned menswear style of tailoring. Because of this design, most redesigns are only a matter of changing the front panel. Patch pockets placed between the front seams are a popular alternative to the welt pockets and shown a variety of ways in the Jackets workbook. Even intermediate skill level seamstresses manage to create amazing garments from this simple to construct pattern. The newsletter of The Fashion Sewing Group has included variations for this classic design including different necklines, collars, proportions, pockets, and even a zipper front. The SewImagination Workbook: Jackets contains most of these changes giving you dozens and dozens of new jackets without the tedium of refitting each style. The March and May 2007 newsletter added another very popular style creating a shirt blouse which has been included in the 1945 Jacket to Shirt/Blouse Conversion Booklet. This pattern continues to be a best-seller in the collection and has received great reviews in leading sewing publications and internet sewing message boards. |
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"The pattern is reliable and well thought out...I always had trouble with sleeves but this one is well cut, fits beautifully, and went in like a dream. The welt pocket was easy and looks great on my first try! It's my absolute favorite that I can always count on to make me look better than I deserve..." -raves one fan among thousands |
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Description:
Misses
semi-fitted, lined jacket has angled welt pockets. Each front has three
pieces and each back has two, to provide easy fitting opportunities. The
sleeves are two pieces with a vent and button closure. This is a basic
jacket body that is required for the completion of the jacket add-on patterns
1945A, 1945B (free with purchase of the jacket workbook) and 1945C. Interfacing: 1 yard of 60" wide Tailors' Weft or similar for facings and collars; Fusible Underlining, or similar such as Textured Weft™ for front pieces and/or the entire body if the fabric requires it...2 yards of 60" for a full jacket, 1 Yard of 60" wide for fronts only |
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