Comments on: Jackets of the season – shawl collar

By: sewingplums

sewingplums — Wed, 23 Mar 2011 10:03:59 +0000

Good point, Marie-Christine ! It’s always important to try out what looks and feels good – some disappointments and some happy surprises

By: Marie-Christine

Marie-Christine — Tue, 22 Mar 2011 12:00:55 +0000

The single-button with below-waist cutout would not seem too good for me at first glance – gaping in the top part due to bust size, aggravated by round-belly emphasis in the lower part. That said, the Loes Hinse jacket fits me well and looks very good, so that shows you all about theory .

By: sewingplums

sewingplums — Sun, 20 Mar 2011 10:12:44 +0000

Thanks Helen. Yes I agree that X shape is flattering !

By: Helen

Helen — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 20:19:53 +0000

Fascinating post! A couple of things really resonated with me, in a “why didn’t I think of that” kind of way! First, dropping the single button below the waist-line on the short waisted (yes, of course!). And secondly, the X vs Y shape of the jacket and the angled pockets – these will give more shape to those of us that are a little boxy!
I’m planning to make a jacket at some point this year and I’ll definitely be referencing this post when I do.