Spindrift with a Twist

Hello again!

I seem to have sorely neglected the blog again of late, however I was poorly for a good 3 weeks in March so that also explains things. 

Today is a more involved project and a new one for me - the Helen's Closet Spindrift Jacket.

I'm going to start by saying that this pattern is GLORIOUS. Well drafted, great instructions and really straight forward to assemble. It's a jacket that looks far more complex than it is, and definitely worth a go if you were on the fence. 

This is a unisex pattern with lots of options regarding length and hoods etc.  I really wanted to make a casual jacket for the 'in-between' weather. Not a cropped denim jacket, something a bit longer and elevated. This fit the bill.

Measurements - I cut a 16/18 and made no alternations in that respect. It IS oversized but that is the style. You could probably go down a size if you wanted it a little more fitted.  

I made View B, without the hood.  I did make a little change which worked really well - I added 1 inch to the length so that I could include a drawstring at the waist. The design of this jacket is very boxy, and I really wanted some shape - or at least the option of shape. 

It was a really simple adjustment. The pockets all went where they were supposed to, but I cut a long length of fabric and created and outer casing for a drawstring in that extra 1 inch gap. Topped with a couple of cord stoppers it was good to go!

The fabric for this jacket is from Pound Fabrics - 8oz washed denim in Dark Blue. The fabric is such good value and I would definitely recommend it. I have used the 4oz aswell for shirts etc and it washes and sews up very well. 

 

The cords and stoppers are from eBay and Trimming Shop and I found some wonderful buttons for this project too.  

At the time I was making this we were watching A Knight of the 7 Kingdoms and he has a beautiful sigil on his shield of a tree under a shooting star. When I saw these lovely buttons from Buttons and Things I just had to use them. 

 

I am pleased to report I got it finished in time for a short break and have been wearing it ever since! A great trans-seasonal jacket as they say.

 

 

 

Have you made this? What did you think? I love seeing all the versions online! A small attempt at a video below...we'll see if that works.

 

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