Today I'm starting my second #V8991 jacket. I made this pattern once before in 2020 and am using the same methods to make this one. Last year's jacket is here: V8991 Jacket - 2020.
I'll mostly use the instructions in Claire Schaeffer's book and DVD, "Couture Sewing: The Couture Cardigan Jacket", referring to the pattern for supplemental information.
The fabric is a raw silk tweed bought at B & J Fabrics in 2016. The lining is Crepe de Chine silk from Mood, in color "Brick". I have several choices for trims and will make a decision when the jacket is farther along.
Supplies for the project include:
- 2-1/5 yards raw silk tweed from B&J Fabric
- 2 yards crepe de chine lining from Mood
- Silk organza for interfacing, Japanese basting thread, and heavy silver chain for the hem, from Susan Khalje Couture
- Silk twist buttonhole thread from Superior Threads
- 6 yards each of three different trims - at this point I haven't decided which I'll use
- Silver buttons in two sizes from Mood
- Vogue pattern #V8991
- Claire Schaeffer's book and DVD
- Other assorted materials include stay tape, thread, and Pellon ultra weft