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3.26.2013

Sewaholic Cordova with GillianCrafts

Twitter pal Gillian, of Crafting a Rainbow, and I conspired together and decided we needed to sew Sewaholic Cordovas for Spring.  She didn't need to twist my arm much, the pattern was already in my stash and it seemed like a good time to jump back into jacket sewing.

Not gonna lie, going into this I had some concerns about the style.  Peplums do not look good on me.  (Why did you buy it then....because it was cute, shut-up!)  Despite knowing that I just had to make up the first muslin with all the fluffy peplum bits.

Cordova Muslin #1 - The pattern as drafted with both peplum layers.
Yeah, not so great.  The peplum says, "Heeeeeey, check out these giant hips/butt."  (Spared you the profile shot, your welcome.)  Also no collar/crew neck has never been a flattering look for me.  I was ready to give up on this pattern, but all my sewcialist friends pushed me to do some more tinkering.

Cordova Muslin #2
I drafted a collar, removed the upper peplum tier, and added more to the princess seams in the back and reduced them some in the front.  Now this had potential.

Further inspiration came from this review where Diana put contrast panels in her Cordova.  Awesome! I had to do that too and the stash had just the right fabrics to do it.

BAM, cobalt wool suiting and black faux leather.  Ohhhh Yeah I'm gonna be a faux badass!
Still have linings and zipper and other such unexciting things to do so no FO's for a bit, I got an Easter dress to finish.

8 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 26, 2013 at 8:51 PM

    Ooooh, looking very lovely! Can't wait to see it done in the cobalt blue, great colour!

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    1. Heather BMarch 27, 2013 at 11:40 AM

      Thanks, I think cobalt is my new favorite color.

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  2. The HojnackesMarch 26, 2013 at 8:57 PM

    The changes in muslin 2 really made a difference! Can't wait to see the final garment. By the way, I LOVE cobalt blue.

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    1. Heather BMarch 27, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      It's pretty interesting what a difference a couple changes make. Cobalt twins forever!

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  3. velosewsMarch 27, 2013 at 3:43 AM

    I can already see the finished jacket in my mind. It will be pure biker chic hot.

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    1. Heather BMarch 27, 2013 at 11:41 AM

      I hope so cause biker chic hot is a great look. :)

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  4. Stitch ParadeMarch 27, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    You know, I looked at this pattern when it first came out and the peplums had me running for the hills (hello muffin top!). Now that I see your second muslin, I totally see the great potential for a versatile little jacket. Looking forward to your finished Cordova.

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    1. Heather BMarch 27, 2013 at 4:29 PM

      Thanks! I probably would have scrapped it if my pals didn't prod me a bit. So good for them. :)

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