I really like this type of project (actually I like whenever in life this type of thing happens) where you finish the difficult part first and then everything else just is smooth sailing. That's how I have been feeling ever since finishing that first darn pocket.
Okay back to sewing, we now have our main jacket piece and a lining/reverse piece.
Pin, pin, pin.. matching up the all the sides and the collar.
Then stick together the entire perimeter of the jacket, leaving a gap at the bottom for turning.
Before you turn out your jacket make sure to go through and clip all the corners, and the area around the collar.
Now the best part, turn out your jacket...and...there you have it a very cute boys jacket! Now just go around and edge stitch the whole thing and hem the sleeves. Now I wish I could just blink and buttons would magically appear on this cute little booger. Since that's not going to happen come back tomorrow to see the finishing touches.
I can't wait to see more 2-in-1 jackets! Also, I wanted to have a little giveaway to celebrate the end of my first sew-along! I will send one lucky winner a yard of boy-friendly fabric and some boy-centric notions.
**I don't have one of those "link-up" things set up yet, so please just put a link in the comments to either a blog post you have for this project or to a picture of your handiwork on flickr. You can put them in the comments section of today's post or Friday's. I will pick a winner next Monday!
Tara I have loved seeing this sew along posts. I never would have tried a jacket in the past but now I want to get this book and make one for Luke next fall. Thanks for sharing your tips along the way. Keep up the great blogging!
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