Hard to believe that 1990s patterns are now classed as vintage! This one appeared in a batch I purchased for my SewLindyLou Etsy shop, and I put it to one side as I liked the jacket. It is a DKNY designer pattern for Vogue, a dress and jacket, dated 1996. Just over 20 years old!
I decided to try and make the jacket. I chose a light jersey fabric, which in hindsight is perhaps a little too lightweight. The pattern had been used and was cut to size 18, so I cut mine to that size. It was far too big! With some help from Laura at
More Sewing we took it in to make it fit. I decided not to line it, but instead finished off the inside seams with a pretty floral binding. I bought 3 vintage 1980s buttons to complete the look.
Sadly I have not worn it much. My idea was to make a light jacket that I could just sling on and off, but this isn't it! It is too light to wear as a jacket, but quite good as a top on it's own. It rides up as soon as I move in it and I am forever adjusting it. Also the sleeves are too wide, which I could rectify by taking them in. I think it would be great made in a heavier weight fabric like a ponte roma. I do love the shape and may well try it again.
This is absolutely lovely and would fab in a Ponte knit. It is a bit scary that the 1990's are now "Vintage". A bit too close for my liking but I am probably classed as vintage too these days. Your garden is gorgeous. Xx
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