Made By A Fabricista: Bomber Jacket Trend
I've wanted a bomber jacket for a few years now and what do you know, they are in style now in a major way!
I've been seeing lots of florals and lots of satin bombers. I knew I wanted mine to be a bit bold (for me) and when I saw this printed ponte, I decided a knit bomber jacket would be mine!
At the time, I wasn't buying new patterns (broke that fast - shhhhh!) and went for a stash pattern - Burda 2/2013 #125
It comes in sizes 34 - 42 (8 - 16) and needs just 1 1/4 yard of 55 inch fabric - score! I couldn't find ribbing locally so I went with a black ponte for the bands.
I don't think I'll ever make another jacket again without a back facing!
I cut a size 40 at the neckline and shoulders, grading to a 42 for the rest. This is standard for me with Burda. After taking measurements, and because I was using a knit, I decided I didn't need a full bicep adjustment and that the blousing at the waist made a swayback adjustment unnecessary. Also, there is no interfacing in this jacket other than a 1" strip where the zipper is inserted.
I really love the fit!
This went together so quickly (I used the serger for most of it) until it came time to figure out how to line, add zipper and add bottom band. I got myself all sorts of confused and Burda's instructions aren't all that helpful. I had attached the bottom band to the fashion fabric and then had no clue how I was going to attach the band to the lining!
In the end, I serged it as much as I could and slip-stitched the rest by hand. I also slip-stitched the bottom band to the zipper tape. For the sleeves, I just attached the band to the fashion fabric and lining at the same time.
I made my hem band a bit smaller than they suggested - both length and width, and skipped the topstitching on the neckline. With this busy print, it isn't missed! I did get those front pieces lined up nicely!!
While I find this print a bit wild and crazy; I absolutely adore the finished jacket! I love the fit and think this will be a fun wardrobe piece.
Are you hopping on the Bomber jacket bandwagon this fall?!
Nakisha
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Posted on August 27 2016
Yes!!! I love this! I need to dig in my Burda magazine stash for this pattern now.
Yes!!! I love this! I need to dig in my Burda magazine stash for this pattern now.
That is beautiful! I bought a bomber jacket pattern last year to use some colorful fabric I had… off to find it all and see what I can do to have this ready for fall. Thanks for the inspiration!
I would have never looked twice at that fabric, but WOW! – it's fab! A great make that looks wonderful on you. And I'm considering it…do I dare?
FIESTA!!! Well done and stylish too ;)
Beautiful bomber jacket! I have been seeing this trend too, and I love it.
Very cute, really love the fabric!
Very nice – well done!
It's a winner!!
Thank you!
Now is the time!! I just love them in a bold print!
Thanks! Yessss! Do it! ;-)
Thanks! They've certainly come back with a vengeance! :)
Thanks!
Fab print for the bomber jacket and I love the cropped look!
Fab print for the bomber jacket and I love the cropped look!