I’ve made up my Norwegian
souvenir fabric.
Pining for the fjords? me? well, maybe just a little 😉
I
bought this divinely thick, strong, and sturdy cotton drill in Oslo during our
Scandinavian holiday, with dreams of making a boxy, nautically flavoured little
hoodie.
bought this divinely thick, strong, and sturdy cotton drill in Oslo during our
Scandinavian holiday, with dreams of making a boxy, nautically flavoured little
hoodie.
And done, and dusted. 🙂
Iused pattern 108 from Burdastyle magazine 10/2009. In the magazine it’s
made in felted wool, is lined, and has a fur-edged hood. I fancied it made up as
a lighter, warm weather thing, and knew it would work out perfectly ok in that role too.
Mine is unlined and I finished all the raw edges off using my
overlocker so it all looks nice and neat inside. The fabric is beautiful quality, actually quite
thick and wind-resistant; so even sans lining it’s turned out to be a rather cosy little jacket. Brisk spring breezes? ha! I laugh in your general direction!
The
pocket, pocket flap edges and the interesting shape of the yoke pieces are all highlighted with navy blue piping, for which I used readymade bias binding.
I’ve had this in my stash for decades, no kidding, and thought,
yay! I’m finally going to use this up! Obviously, I then did not have
quite enough, which meant I had to buy a bit more. Which meant now I still
have some in my stash. Doh! It’s a conspiracy!!!
pocket, pocket flap edges and the interesting shape of the yoke pieces are all highlighted with navy blue piping, for which I used readymade bias binding.
I’ve had this in my stash for decades, no kidding, and thought,
yay! I’m finally going to use this up! Obviously, I then did not have
quite enough, which meant I had to buy a bit more. Which meant now I still
have some in my stash. Doh! It’s a conspiracy!!!
I
ummed and aahed about the front and pocket closure… first thinking I would
put in big white chunky zip, rejected that; then thinking metal dog-bite clips,
but the ones I found weighed quite a lot and would’ve dragged the jacket down. I wanted something a bit different, but it still had to be lightweight. The magazine version called for toggles, since it was supposed to be a wintery thing, and finally I thought a summery version of a toggle would be a fun thing to
have.
ummed and aahed about the front and pocket closure… first thinking I would
put in big white chunky zip, rejected that; then thinking metal dog-bite clips,
but the ones I found weighed quite a lot and would’ve dragged the jacket down. I wanted something a bit different, but it still had to be lightweight. The magazine version called for toggles, since it was supposed to be a wintery thing, and finally I thought a summery version of a toggle would be a fun thing to
have.
I made mine using cotton twill tape and cotton rope. My Dad
made the lovely wooden buttons, aren’t they beautiful? Many years ago I
asked if he could make me one for my little brown cardigan, and he generously
made several so I would have a selection from which to choose. And I’m
thrilled I had enough to finish this little jacket. Thanks Dad!
made the lovely wooden buttons, aren’t they beautiful? Many years ago I
asked if he could make me one for my little brown cardigan, and he generously
made several so I would have a selection from which to choose. And I’m
thrilled I had enough to finish this little jacket. Thanks Dad!
I
had bought enough of the cotton rope to put in the hood as a drawstring, so I
sewed miniature teeny buttonholes in the hood front and inserted the rope in the
self-facing casing. The hood seams are flat-felled.
had bought enough of the cotton rope to put in the hood as a drawstring, so I
sewed miniature teeny buttonholes in the hood front and inserted the rope in the
self-facing casing. The hood seams are flat-felled.
Doesn’t scream Norway? Well, I can hear it quietly whispering Norway, in my shell-like ear at least 🙂
I
put a lot of time into getting that piping and those toggles positioned just exactly right and I’m very pleased with how it turned out. I particularly love having Dad’s wooden buttons on it!
put a lot of time into getting that piping and those toggles positioned just exactly right and I’m very pleased with how it turned out. I particularly love having Dad’s wooden buttons on it!
Details:
Jacket; Burda style magazine 10/2009, 108, cotton drill from Norway
Dress; Burda 8071, made from an old polo Tshirt, details here
also white/navy blue Tshirt underneath, details here
I love this! I am so glad I know this pattern exists! It's everything I want in a parker/casual jacket! Beautiful work, those panel lines are awesome.
Best buttons ever!
love it, it's chic and casual at the same time.. have that issue of burda, never even noticed that pattern – they should hire you to make their sample clothes, you do much better job when it comes to picking the right fabrics 🙂
I think it takes a real eye to interpret some of the designs in Burda and I'm always impressed that you can see their potential and make something so elegant. This is a lovely jacket, and the buttons? So special!
Very well executed, this is a definite winner … J
So lovely. And the buttons – just perfect! How wonderful that it's turned out exactly as you'd hoped – such a great feeling 🙂
What a cool jacket! The buttons are such a highlight!
What a wonderful, wonderful jacket! Beautiful details that really "make" the design.
I love the lines of this jacket and the fact that your Dad can make buttons. Your family is a gold mine of creativity!
That's an interesting and cool jacket! Your makes have always surprising lines. By the way, wasn't your birthaday one of these days? In every case, congratulations! Kind regards, SaSa
Paisley Pirouette; yes I did! thank you so much for remembering and for your kind wishes too 🙂
What a great jacket and so many great memories.
This is super cool!!
What a beauty, those buttons are something else. Jo x
Such sweet details! My favorite of course is the buttons:)
Love this! A perfect lightweight summer jacket. I've had this pattern and fabric in my stash for YEARS, and just started eyeballing it again since I'm currently making things that don't require much fitting. What great timing! Now I can tell that I definitely love the style from seeing it at every angle on you. Thanks!
Oh, I love this so much!! What a triumph!! All the details are just amazing and I particularly love the buttons made by your Dad. I now have full-on jacket envy!
This jacket is perfect! it has everything, comfort, practicality and beauty !
A very cute little jacket with a bit of a maritime vibe. Love the shoulder detail!
Beautiful work. I love the piping and the buttons are adorable.
is a terrific looking jacket. Im a huge fan of piping and this is done so beautifully. I'm inspired. Im going to Italy and hope to bring back fabric. Maybe I'll make it into something like this.
I love this . Very well done . The wooden buttons ar perfect
This is really very cute!! I spent some of my childhood in Norway so the imagery made me smile 🙂 I would love to own such a garment. Jacket envy right here!
What an adorable little jacket. And how nice you have buttons made by your father! Love it!
Fabulous- with a dad that makes buttons- creativity is in the genes!!
That is a sweet jacket!!! I love the "summer toggles" and the buttons your dad made. That is a cute picture of you and Sienna looking out over the ocean!
thanks Judi!
What a cute jacket! I especially like the toggle buttons on it. Makes me want to look at jacket patterns now. 🙂
Carolyn, it is just perfect and I love those little wooden buttons that your dad made. What a talented family you are!
very nice! i love the piping finish, it does a great job of highlighting the seaming. and those buttons are so fantastic, how special that your dad made them!
What a great little jacket! Love the souvenir fabric and those buttons are just fabulous!
One of my favorite things about your photos is the way your furry friend so often mirrors your gaze. So companionable….
WOW Carolyn!!! Love it! This kind of jackets are sooooo cute! I have a similar jacket in my wardrobe.
Love your jacket!
Please make a tutorial with flip flops.
You are great!
Claudia
thank you Claudia! I'm not sure what you mean by a tutorial with flip flops?
Love! What a cool jacket pattern. The cotton toggles are just perfect.
Cool, I love the details, they make all the difference!
This is seriously Scandi cool. And those buttons- how truly precious!
I love this jacket so much! So perfect for Spring and the buttons are so beautiful and make it so special!
A wonderful jacket! I love the details: the buttons and toggles and piping are just right.
I don't much care for box-y jackets, but I do love the details you've put on this. Outlining the pieces is just so effective and your Dad's buttons are a treasure. I hope the sleeves roll down to make it a bit warmer, but perhaps that isn't the point of this jacket? Spring in AU is probably quite pleasant. I keep forgetting that our seasons are opposite. Perfect jacket for spring!
Yet another gorgeous garment. You always take beautiful pictures.
Great looking jacket!
What a fantastic jacket. I love the button detail. It has quite a nautical look about it.
Fabulous jacket. Your sewing talents astounds me, and so special to use buttons handmade by your father.
Amazing jacket/hoodie, love all the details and the buttons made by your father are gorgeous!
Oh I loved that issue of Burda, and this twinkly little swingy toggle coat. It's so cute!
Stunning Jacket! It's just the right kind of weight and construction for our climate. I think I'm suffering from pattern envy. 🙂