SBCC: 301 Moto Chic Jacket
I loved Heather Lou's version of this jacket and when I realised I have a similar fabric decided to make a version (imitation is the best form of flattery, right...right?) Fabric is a mystery herringbone from Lincraft. It pressed as if it had some wool content but I imagine it's mostly polyester. Lining is a sunsilky from the stash. I made the binding for the hem out of it too. Because my fabric has a fairly soft hand, I interfaced the entire jacket outer with a medium weft interfacing. I also added a back neck facing. Adjustments; I made an XL, graded in at the waist to a L. 1" FBA 1" wide back adjustment 1.5" to the arm width added 2" to the arm length. Doubled the back peplum width - when I made it up it just looked too flat and I wanted more gathers! Its meant to be a cropped jacket, I'm fairly short through the waist so made the length as is and it hits my waistline perfectly. I would prefer to add a couple of inches to the peplum though if I ma...