Jaime's Vibrant and Cozy Thayer Jacket

Our Fall Coat Along is complete! Amber, Christina and I (and some of you!) took on the challenge of making coats in the month of October. Here it is, the fruits of my labor, my new Thayer jacket!



Fabric and Notions: Shell is Ventana Twill in Canyon Red, Body Lining is Cotton/Hemp Fleece, Sleeve Lining is Bemberg Ivory, Buttons are the Intrigue Button in Burgundy 
Pattern: Thayer Jacket by Grainline Studio
Size Made: 8
Modifications: none



I love taking on more complex sewing projects like this over a longer period of time, with weekly goals for sewing. Breaking it down this way makes it seem much more manageable. Overall, this coat came together great. Grainline Studio has fabulous instructions and she also has blog posts that cover all of the steps with full color photos. I definitely used these sometimes to clarify things I was confused about.



I chose to use the Ventana Twill for my jacket shell. For one thing, I love this color so much! Also, it will be sturdy for long-lasting wear, and not too warm—the perfect transitional jacket for cooler days and crisp nights.



I lined my jacket with the sherpa-like cotton/hemp fleece. This is a fuzzy and super-soft lining that adds some warmth and coziness. For the sleeve lining, Bemberg is the obvious choice. No one wants their shirt to get stuck to the inside of their jacket. I learned this lesson the hard way on my first jacket!



Overall I'm into this jacket! And I'm proud of myself for getting out of my sewing funk with a super functional garment. This fit is great and it's roomy enough to wear a sweater or bulkier clothing underneath.



Stay tuned to see Amber's jacket up next!