A love the four Helmis I made this year, so much so, they might make it into my Top Five Hits for 2017! But unfortunately, those shirts aren’t warm enought to wear alone at this time of year. So, my Helmis became the perfect excuse to sew a new jacket!
As you all know, I love anything with a peplum, so when I found Vogue 9214, it was instant love. It’s a knit jacket, which means it’s super comfortable to wear with a cute pleated peplum and an exposed zipper down the front.
Vogue 9214 is a Very Easy Vogue too, which means it’s fast and easy. The collarless neckline is finished with bias tape. It’s close fitting through the bust, so it’s a nice smooth layering piece. I love the exposed front zipper and the pleated peplum.
I was surprised and pleased at how easy this jacket was, and for me, the fit was spot on. I used a ponte knit from my stash in a cranberry red (a conveniently seasonal choice), that manages to look good with two of my Helmis. The exposed zipper was reallyt easy to insert. In fact, it seemed easier than the last standard insert zipper I tackled. The neckline is a breeze, because it’s just a bias tape finish. The peplum is created with four pleats, and as long as you have them marked well, it’s not hard at all. That means this is a very doable project at a very busy time of the year. I was able to cut and sew this in an afternoon.
It’s always great to find a quick easy pattern with a bit of style that you can whip up without a struggle! I’m inspired to make this again out of a sweater knit. All sorts of ideas are churning around in my head!
Another project I finished this week, a collection of glittery paper ornaments. If you follow me on Instagram, you’ve seen these, but they were so fun to make, I had to share them here too.
I’ve been trying to figure out how to do something similiar with fabric scraps, as I saw a ornament in a store that was fabulous. The paper version has accordian folds that are fanned out to make the circle. I just can’t figure out how to do the same thing in fabric so that the folds stay put. Thoughts? Maybe spray starch?
Happy sewing and thanks for stopping by!
This is a wonderful jacket
Thank-you!
What a great little pattern that Vogue is! I really like your jacket and it sounds like a perfect layering piece. It can be worn indoors too I imagine as a cardigan alternative.
Yes, I think it would work great as a cardi too! The best part was that it wAs so quick and easy, perfect for the busiest time of the year.
I love your little peplum jacket! Beautiful fabric and so versatile you’ll probably get loads of wear out of it 🙂 For your decorations in fabric I think starch would work great or even a hefty craft type of interfacing ironed to the back?
Thank-you! It’s already in heavy rotation:). I love the idea of some interfacing in the back. I did try a trial run with a stitch to hold the folds, but then I couldn’t make the accordion folds fan out. But maybe I’ll try again. It
Your jacket is so very cute as it is with all of your makes. Love the color and it seems just the right grab and go jacket.
Thanks, Faye…Grab and go is the perfect description of this jacket!
Very lovely jacket! It fits you perfectly. I didn’t notice Vogue 9214, but it’s so nice. Love it.
Thanks! It’s always great when a basic pattern fits well right out of the envelope. I’m already planning another version.
I love this cranberry colour. I was wondering why I thought I had seen this post before, then I remembered you are on Instagram too. I love this cranberry colour!!!
Thanks! It does get confusing sometimes when we follow on Instagram and someone’s blog too! I try to make one compliment the other.
Love how your jacket looks so feminine!
Thank-you! I’m enjoying it so much there might be another in my future!
Amazing.
I love the jacket and the colour💕💕
Check out my new post.. Its on how to style peplum tops..
https://tinutrends.wordpress.com/2018/06/09/how-to-style-the-sleeveless-peplum-top/