Sunday 3 October 2010

McCall's M5759

This McCall's coat should help to see me through the chilly autumn weather.  I've made it in a wool mix, so it may even see through some of the winter...
No major dramas with making this jacket.  The instructions where quite good and the pictures helped out when the words got a bit brief in sections.  I made a size 12, which was probably one size too big.  The shoulders were also a really wide fit and I had to bring in each one an inch.

I really like the funky button hole placement on this pattern - they sit within the seams so it looks clean.  However the bottom front of this jacket is too high for my liking - the cross over sits around belly button height, so it can really only be worn with high waisted skirts.  If I made it again, I would take some of the curve out which should bring it down.  I also left the pockets off as they just didn't sit right.

M5759 front

M5759 back

M5759

Bring on the chill!

1 comment:

  1. Hi, My name is Leslie. I really like the way your jacket fits! I actually have this pattern but have not ventured to make it yet. I think you have inspired me to pull it out!! Great job on the jacket!!

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