salme cropped blazer
Number one from my fall sewing frenzy. Usually a blazer pattern would totally intimidate me, but the Salme blazer seemed easy enough to tackle.
I went up a size (lesson learned with these patterns) and found the pattern to be very straightforward and easy and the fit is great! The only tricky bit is the hem. There is a step missing in the instructions (when you’ve folded it you need to open it up again and fold it to the other side) but other than that much easier than thought it would be!
The fabric is a navy brushed cotton (like flannel but with a bit more body) that goes with everything and worked great for this. The blazer will see lots of wear, I’ve already worn it to work a couple of times.
I made one small alteration in lengthening the hem at the back a little. It really is very cropped otherwise. I originally tried to make this pattern in a flowy navy jersey which was a disaster. My fault for ignoring the fabric recommendations.
The gold colored top is actually another Wiksten Tank I made last year and never got around to blogging before our apartment move. I changed the hemline to make it a cropped tank. The fabric is Free Spirit Voile “Coneflower”.
Kristina, Love that jacket but really like that gold top! Cute!
Cute stuff! I’ve been wondering about this pattern also.
I love it! That’s so cool that you made a blazer, and I love the navy/gold combination.
It looks great!
Thank you all :)
I’ve been desperate to try that blazer its been sat in my pattern box, yours looks fab! Brushed cotton sounds like a great idea for that kind of jacket well done! x
Do try it and let me know where I can see the results :) I think it’s a perfect pattern to start making blazers or coats since it’s unlined and really easy.
Ooh, I love the idea of a brushed cotton blazer and the yellow looks lovely with it.