Rose Water
Rose Water
Wow, it’s been so long since I’ve blogged. Whew, 2020 is all over the place!
This Spring and almost every Spring, I like to create at least one staple piece for my wardrobe with a soft color palette. Pastels always do it for me!
I found this rose brushed crepe fabric from Joann’s and I knew I had to bring this jacket to life. This Mimi G Simplicity pattern 9052 reminded me of my standard issue Army jacket; classic, comfy, and plenty of pockets! I’ve held on to that jacket for over 10 years and even stolen all of my hubs (check out how I styled it HERE).
Construction
Obviously this pattern is not lacking in pockets lol. Placement and preparation for pockets are also very important. I like to serge all the edges of my pockets for a more cleaner look. On hand I had an exact shade of this lovely rose water in 3 spools of serger thread. I like to use 4 spools so instead of running back out for one, I added a cream spool that blended perfectly with the other 3.
Mimi G has a great sew along video on YouTube for this jacket and I did follow along. I’ve found that I sew faster with Mimi’s tutorials and if you’re thinking about making this jacket I would definitely check it out.
Topstitching is required for this pattern so if you aren’t ready…..beware! I promise it’s not that bad though. But if topstitching isn’t your thing I’d suggest some practice in between steps for this project.
Details
The details in this jacket include ribbon, cording, lots of buttons and I used bias binding to encase my waist cording. For added flare since this jacket does not have a lining, the inside seams are done with a Hong Kong finish. This step is not in the pattern instructions and the seams can simply have a serged edge but I’m here for the fancy of Hong Kong finishes.
Sewing this jacket was definitely an adventure! Level of sewing is not beginner friendly (zipper installs, bias/ribbon detailing, topstitching, and a bazillion buttons and buttonholes) but I do highly recommend.
I completed this jacket in one weeks time with a few short breaks. Some projects I’m able to zip right through but I really wanted to take my time and focus on the creative process for this one. My sewing for 2020 has been more intentional and with purpose and I’m extending that same energy into all of my projects moving forward.
If you’re on the fence about this pattern, don’t be. It’s worth every creative second. Tell me what you think about Rose Water in the comments!
