I got to try out the new 5 & 10 Jacket eBook, and KCW was the perfect excuse to use it! I made this jacket last Thursday, but of course I’m just now getting around to photographing and blogging it. We had a competition this weekend to see how many places we could go and how many things we could do in 48 hours. We were the winners and the losers in that little game.
Just like the first volume, this 5 & 10 ebook includes one basic pattern, and 10 tutorials that show you how to alter that pattern to make 10 different jackets! I really love this style of track/bomber jacket…not sure if there’s an official name for it. I knew I wanted to use a quilted fabric like in the tutorial, so I went to Joanns and the only thing I remotely liked was this floral. I will say that it is growing on me. I took a big risk making it for my oldest daughter because she’s not usually a floral girl, but she’s the only one who needed a light jacket. Plus now I can hand it down to the full extent of hand me downs, score!
I only made a couple changes to the tutorial. I lengthened the pockets so she could stick her hands in them. The tutorial version does have pocket bags but they are pretty shallow for an 8 yr old. I also had to take an inch off my ribbing piece because it was too wide for the bottom of the jacket. The tutorial has you add 1″ for seam allowances, but my piece fit perfectly without the added seam allowance. I also made the collar 1.5 inches wide (before seam allowances) instead of 3. I physically couldn’t make it 3 inches wide without it becoming a full quarter circle, so I just drew it to look like the one in the pictures, and that ended up being 1.5 inches. I think it turned out perfectly and can’t imagine the collar being any wider, so if you make this pattern, just keep in mind that you can make the collar a different width if necessary. Actually, that’s the beauty of the whole ebook – you have plenty of room to maneuver if you want to change anything up, add a couple features, or leave some off. Just be advised that these are true tutorials, not full patterns, so if you don’t have any experience drafting you might have a little bit of a learning curve. But each tutorial has very clear instructions on how to draft the necessary pieces, so this might be the perfect tool to get you started in drafting.
My daughter’s face in all of these pictures is brought to you by the temperature 40.
marcyhmakes says
Love it. Looks warm and comfy and of course full of love.
craftinessisnotoptional says
It’s SOOO adorable, Adrianna! I am the same way when I make something nice or with fabric that I really love, I make it for Sadie, that way all 3 girls can wear it. If it lasts…. ;)
kristin says
oh that is cuuuute! i love seeing you sewing again, A! and it’s weird seeing your kids in long sleeves/pants. ;)
Charity says
That is a fun jacket! The floral isn’t the first thing I would pick either, but my daughter would be going crazy over it if I let her see it.
I was not aware that the 5 and 10 designs were tutorials rather than full pattern pieces… that is good to know!
Adrianna says
Well there is a master pattern, but it’s super basic. So each garment has you alter it, add to it, subtract from it, etc. They really do a great job of taking you through altering a pattern step by step, and you’ll probably gain experience that you can use to alter other patterns as well!
Charity says
That is such a fun jacket! The floral isn’t the first thing I’d pick either, but I’m betting my daughter would go crazy over it.
I was not aware that the 5 and 10 designs modifications were tutorial-style, rather than full pattern pieces. I’m comfortable altering patterns, but it’s still a good thing to know. =)
Emily Thompson says
this is so pretty! I love the fabric and that jacket turned out great! I’ve been eyeing that e-book ;o) pinned it!
Sarah Helene says
COLORFUL FLORAL GIRL’S BOMBER-STYLE JACKET . . . LOVE this fabric, too! Versatile colors — hot pink, orange, white flowers with lime leaves — to coordinate with any & every outfit, right? I’m sure she’ll get lots of compliments whenever she wears this. THANKS for sharing. Sarah in Minneapolis
Erin says
I’m days late in commenting here, but I gotta say I love this. My oldest IS a floral girl and would die for this. :)
Adrianna says
Aw, thanks Erin! You should make one, it’s a fairly quick sew and the fabric is probably at every Joanns.