Lila took a trip around the block on the balance bike with her dad while I did some sewing this weekend. She doesn’t move very fast, but she did manage to display some healthy self-esteem and an appreciation for nature all within the first nine seconds of this video.
Here’s what I was working on:
It’s the Sunday Brunch Jacket from Oliver + S. There are lots of gorgeous versions of this jacket in the flickr pool, but this one has always been a favorite of mine. I’d planned to make the jacket last month for KCWC but only got as far as cutting it out. And then, as usual, a bunch of other projects pushed it out of the way until now. But the fact that it was prepped and ready to sew made it a pretty desirable project to tackle this weekend.
Here’s what’s hidden on the inside – little trees, getting a dose of some very uncharacteristic November sun,
and my first bias bound seams (minus the armholes, which Kristin gave me permission to skip :)).
The fabric is the same uncut cord from this skirt. It has a nice study weight while still being super soft and cozy, and I think I paid $4.50/yard with my JoAnn’s coupon, so the price is right. The trees are from Erin McMorris’ Wildwood collection – I used it for my very first (and long outgrown) Oliver + S garment, the 2+2 blouse, which I made almost exactly a year ago. I finished the seams with the same shot cotton I used here and here (because I still haven’t cleaned up from two projects ago, so there it was) and I chose the buttons to match it.
Speaking of which…Lila dumped out my button jar, very carefully selected these four buttons for the jacket, and placed them on the markings. I exercised my veto power, much to her disappointment.
The jacket came together like all Oliver + S patterns do, without a hitch (I feel like a broken record, but they’re such great patterns, they really are). And it fits, but I really wish it was an inch or so longer. At the rate Lila’s growing I think it might only fit through the end of next week. This is the kind of sewing project that makes me hope I have another girl someday.
And in conclusion, a pretty decent hop…
and a caterpillar named Amy.
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that video is too cute. i love that pattern. i saw the same fabric at joann’s and almost bought it. the buttons give the jacket just the right touch too.
ok, between yours and Kristin’s this week, I have to get this pattern. yeesh this is cute.
it’s awesome! excited to see it in person tomorrow – my serger is cleaned out and ready for those armholes! 🙂 oh, and that video is super cute.
Love the jacket – as usual, your taste is impeccable!
I did lengthen it for both my girls…
Btw – great caterpillar too 🙂
How adorable is Lila declaring, “I’m doing good!”:) So great you have it on video for posterity!
The jacket is beautiful, and I love your lining choice! The seam binding makes it look so professional – beautiful job. Quick question: does it need to be cut on the bias when you use it for seam binding? Cutting it on the grain is so much faster/easier, but I wasn’t sure if there were curves to deal with, making bias necessary.
Thank you! So the binding around the facings would need to be on the bias since it curves around the top, but the seams themselves (except the armholes of course) are straight, so I don’t see why you couldn’t cut that binding on the grain. kinda wish i’d thought of that, actually!
Thanks:) Always looking for a shortcut, I am! But I guess once you’re cutting some on the bias, for the facings, I guess you may as well keep going by making it all bias cut. Thanks again for responding:)
I’m loving this version of the Sunday Brunch. I’ve been wanting to make up a cord version, maybe this will give me the push I needed to get it done.
Lila is too cute in her video.
Are you kidding me? This is so beautiful!
omg, I think I’m going to die…gotta get this pattern
Beautiful! I’ve had this pattern sitting around for ages. I think you given me the motivation to dig it up again. I love your version. (…and how adorable is that video…)
So, so adorable. I absolutely adore this sweet little jacket.
Wow! That is a great jacket! I found your blog while looking at a playdough recipe I saw on Pinterest. Love it!