I recently made the McCall’s 6516 jacket and love it! I made view D. I was thinking Summer jacket, cool evenings. I wanted there to be lots of options to cover me up and keep me warm – collar, sleeves, as much as I could get. I’m always the one wrapped in a blanket in front of the fire pit trying to stay warm.
The material I chose is perfect too. I’ve shown this before.
It’s a beautiful cotton with a waffle texture to it, and a gorgeous floral pattern. I love this material. I went to the fabric store and saw it. It was not on my list so I left it, and then turned right around and went back in knowing there was no way I could leave it behind. I knew it would be a great jacket. And a jacket for summer was on my sewing list.
This jacket is perfect for cool summer evenings, and not too heavy if I have to carry it around during the day. It just made a trip to the Rocky Mountains with me for a couple of days, and as the weather was calling for rain, I carried it around a fair amount. I also love those big front panels that lay open – when it’s a bit cooler, they’re wonderful to wrap around me and cover me up more. See, I’m all about trying to stay warm.
The jacket went together smoothly and quickly. It’s a great and fun jacket to wear. I’ve had lots of compliments on it already.
Here’s the side.
And the back.
One nice feature on this jacket is the faced cuffs. I really like that when I fold the cuffs up, the facings there make it look more professionally finished. Nice touch!
Here I am in my new jacket. I have both sleeve cuffs folded up, so the sleeves hit just above my wrist. You can also see my white stripe in my hair. I’ve decided to let it come in. It’s a bit Cruella or Rogue, depending on your age and your frame of (movie) reference. A friend encouraged me to let it show. ‘Not everyone gets to have a stripe. Wear it with pride.’ I’m not minding it most days.
There’s a little bit of material left over from my jacket, and it’s just too pretty not to use. I’m planning a denim quilt. The first of the squares have been cut out. These photos show the waffle texture of this material too.
As much as I love my new jacket, a fitted jacket is something my wardrobe could really use. Finding one that fits a short curvy girl like me is a challenge. So, recently when I saw a class on sale at Craftsy, I signed up. It’s Jacket Fitting Techniques with Pam Howard. The class comes with the McCall’s pattern 6172 for three styles of jackets, including a fitted jacket. I’m trying to work up my nerve to attempt this for my curvy curves. I love Pam’s Flirt Skirt, so thought I’d try one of her classes. I’ll let you know how it goes.
Here’s the photo from the front of the M6172.
Happy creating!
Super nice jacket Michelle! This pattern has escaped my notice, perhaps because I tend to look swamped in those cardigans with the long draped front so instantly disqualify them from consideration. But it appears as if the collar on view D adds enough structure to eliminate that wrapped in a blanket look — I think I’m going to have to pick up this pattern and copy you :D! I’m always cold too, and have a white stripe as well (love that you’re letting yours shine). Spooky fun how much we seem to have in common :D.
Yesterday I received the pretty card you sent — thank you Michelle ♥
Thanks, Ginny! I love my jacket. I don’t know if it’s the best look for me, but it was just what I wanted and is doing its job. 🙂
Ginny! You have a stripe too! You have to rock it, girl! haha, or not if you don’t want to. Yes, it is funny how much we have in common.
I’m so glad you liked your card. <3
Love the jacket and the fabric. A few years back, I ordered a floral cotton print that I thought it was a bluish gray from the photo but was really more of a dove gray. I didn’t have any idea what to do with it. Seeing your jacket gave me an idea for the same type of draped cardigan. Thanks for posting this.
Thanks, Robin. I recently saw a denim jacket that was very similar to this floral pattern as well. I hope you enjoy your jacket too!
Great jacket Michelle! I too am always struggling to stay warm. I have a similar yoga jacket I wear all the time made out of a soft lightweight sweatshirt fleece. I receive compliments on it nearly everytime I wear it. Maybe I need to pick up this pattern and make myself a few more? It looks like a good candidate. Thanks for highlighting the pattern for us.
Thank you! I was out tonight and had my jacket with me. It really is a perfect summer jacket. I’d love to see you make one!
Oooh I love this! the black and white makes it look really chic!
Thanks, Erin! I’ve been wearing it lots. It’s a great jacket for summer.