Camo jacket

This fabric was another find on my ‘fabric day’ I had had back in May. With my son having started in air cadets recently, these patterns were jumping out at me a bit more. I am not sure what they would call this pattern. They refer to ‘MTP’, which stands for Multi-Terrain Pattern.

I had been looking for a darker, plain fabric, to do a remake of my butterfly jacket.. this obviously isn’t plain!! But I did think it would be good to do the mid length version of the jacket from the Burda 6921 pattern.

Getting started and cutting out!! Cutting out is not my favourite, but it is obviously VERY important!! I have to make sure the dining room table is completely clear and clean! Not always easy to clear the table in our house!! I do like a photo of it though!!

The first stage is then the dreaded pockets! These are flap pockets on the front, rather than in the longer version of the jacket where they are in the side. Good job I have made lots of waistcoats, as that part when you cut through the fabric is always a little bit nerve racking!

Sewing the sides together is then pretty straightforward. Next challenge the collar:

I am missing pictures of putting the sleeves in. The main fabric is sewn, and then I needed to hand stitch the sleeve lining in place.

I seem to be missing pictures of the final item too… Will have to add them later. I love this jacket and wear it all the time though. I am sure I will make another!