McCalls 6042 - finished!

Hi again!
well its finally done. Mccalls 6042, view B....

This was a fairly easy jacket to sew, as far as jackets go....
It is fully lined, which is a must for a jacket (in my opinion), especially with this fabric as it frays so much!
The fabric is an oriental brocade with a satin finish (it has a gorgeous lustre), & judging by the softness of it I'd say it has a fair bit of rayon in it.
It was actually fairly easy to sew too, easing in very well & being easy to blind handsew due to the jacquard weave of the design (hides your stitches nicely).
So I would definitely recommend trying this fabric out.

I bought this piece on Ebay, thru an Asian seller who also sells beautiful silks - goodtakecare.
Strange name, but beautiful fabrics!
This was a 3 yard piece, & I've got enough left over for a matching purse or small handbag (ie. about 1/4 yard).
They've got a peacock design brocade which I have been lusting after for some time now, so after the success of this jacket, I might just have to get some!

But anyway, back to the jacket.
This time I made a straight 14 (when I tissue fit there was plenty of bust room, but strange things can happen when your fabric characteristics become involved, so there's always a bit of hope happening when I sew!!) and luckily it fits like a glove...
I'm REALLY happy with it, & it looks lovely with the New Look dress which it was made to co-ordinate with...
I think its likely I will make this jacket again too, as I really like it & think its a flattering style...

Anyway, some photos for you. so you can see for yourselves...

will have to get a better photo of me wearing it, but this gives you an idea...

Am wearing it over the dress.

(this is not an Erica B standard of photography, by a long shot!)

Front

Back

lining, I had run out of turquoise blue lining, so used royal blue instead (as that colour is in the design)

 inside collar detail

I may wear it unbuttoned at times...

 sleeve detail (fold up cuff)

love this collar, such a  nice finish & shape.