I was determined to make Morris over the weekend (while I was able to enjoy some guilt free birthday sewing and my husband attended to house duties), but without the option to head to a fabric store to find some super awesome fabric, I settled on this black stretch woven fabric from the stash. I think I purchased it from The Remnant Warehouse and it was cheap, but it is a nice weight which is why I purchased it in the first place.
I really love the simplicity of the Morris blazer. It's exactly what I need to fill a wardrobe gap. I've been wearing the same Cotton On ponte blazer during winter for a few years now and it looks sad. Too sad to allow it to continue to take up valueable real estate in my bedroom.
Morris came together really quickly and I only stumbled when constructing the facing. I just didn't understand the instructions and image to show how to sew the collar facing to the hem facing. But really, it was nothing that a little seam ripping wouldn't fix. To achieve a better fit, I shaved a little width off the shoulders and also lengthened the sleeves to full length as it's just more practical for me right now.
I wish my photos were a little better, but it started to rain during my first photo attempt, then raced to snap some pics before work on Monday.
Fingers crossed I make it to a fabric store this weekend. Has anyone seen any nice ponte anywhere recently? Something vibrant I think. Preferably in Sydney. Thanks!!
I had the same issue with my front and back facings... and others have too it seems. I wrote about it on my blog & I also got similar comments on Instagram. The instructions neglect to mention you need to unfold the front facing that you have folded over. At least we figured it out!
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes! At Pitt Trading. Well at least double knits. I was in today and bought fabric (stretch woven) to make a similar blazer (the Schnittchen Jacket Mona). I think you might find yourself in luck with a visit. And not too far from you either :) Your blazer looks great!
ReplyDeleteI love it! The perfect casual jacket.
ReplyDeleteTurned out fantastic. I've seen so many now that I've purchased the pattern. Off to the fabric store tomorrow to stock up for some weekend sewing. Good to have the heads up about that facing too.
ReplyDeleteI know it's a tricky step, but I guess you only have to figure it out once right??
ReplyDeleteI saw and purchased the double knits last time I was there. I don't think they will hold up with this jacket and will sag alonside the facings. I love that fabric you bought yesterday. I almost purchased the white-ish one when I was there last.
ReplyDeleteThanks :)
ReplyDeleteThe coral one? I saw the cream and there's also a brilliant blue. It's so lovely. Good to know about he double knits! I'm a bit if a dunce with knits. My advice was always doomed! LOL.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cool blazer. Morris works so well on you.
ReplyDeleteThis looks so great on you! I never think to make things that are black, but they're so wearable and so chic!
ReplyDeleteOh I love Morris too! It is only a matter of time before this pattern jumps into my in box! You can't go past black and it looks great with your pants.
ReplyDeleteGet thee to The Fabric Store, they had loads of gorgeousness! Luvverley jacket BTW, so useful too.
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