Is it Finished?

Well, maybe it is and maybe it isn’t.

The pattern instructions called for topstitching, but I wanted to use some kind trim (a narrow, flat braid or ribbon). I am using the leftover fabric in Hot Patterns Deco Vibe Flippy Skirt and would like them to coordinate. I am having a hard time finding just the trim so I topstitched it and am not too thrilled with the results. It is a little more casual looking than I would like, but I guess it will do for now because I really want to move on!

Once again I did not make a muslin. There are some minor fitting issues, but I can live with them. It’s a teeny bit large through the shoulder. (I remember now having that problem through the neck and shoulders with McCall’s patterns in general.) The back waist length is also a tad long as I am a little bit short-waisted). If I decide to make the ruffly view A, I will adjust for these issues.

The instructions were well written and illustrated, no surprises there. It is not a difficult pattern to assemble as there are not too many pieces or seams. I like the styling of this jacket. I was especially drawn to the wide lapels, I think it gives the jacket a bit of a 1940s vibe. The full gathered sleeves are a nice feminine twist. The silk tweed blend unraveled pretty easily so I fused all the pieces with a very lightweight weft insertion interfacing. That also helped with the wrinkle factor, but still left the fabric nice and soft. I think I will do the same with the skirt, it should keep the tweed from sagging or distorting, yes?