Simplicity 1699

My New White Jacket

I've wanted a white jacket for ages now - so I used this Simplicity to make myself one! I love it! It's lined and understitched and was pretty easy to make. There are only three pattern pieces and the most tricky part is creating the pleats for the sleeves. The pattern tells you to use braid down the front and for pockets and I did buy some intending to do this, but I really like the crisp, elegant look the jacket has without it, so I'm keeping that for a future project.

I'm now working on the dress in this pattern, stay tuned for my next post on that one! 

(With more and better photos!)

Worn with:

Top - French Connection; Jeans - Monsoon; Sandals - New Look