Burda 8905 - Jean Jacket - finished

I do love this pattern!  I still need to cut the buttonholes open, but with that done, it's finished.  I actually finished it on Chrismas Eve.  I thought about wearing it to the family gathering, but my black jeans, while lycra, are a bit tight at the waist.  I wanted to be able to breathe after I ate, so I opted to go with my blues and a red T.  We are very relaxed at our holiday gatherings.

I once again used the straight size 42 and it worked well.  This pattern goes together very easily.  The only minor problem I had was due to the percentage of lycra (at least I think that the problem).  I had to be very careful as to not stretch the fabric when topstitching.  I almost had a "wavey bottom band."  Bah humbug.  By going more slowly and consciously watching/feeling for stretch, I was able to get the final band done pretty well.  I, then, heavily steamed it,  and I think it will wear fine.

The buttons are from the stash (from Pursley's in Duncanville) and seemed perfect for this fabric.  They are red with a bit of black marbled into the plastic.

I really like how this turned out.  Yes, it is a bit "bright," but some days I feel like "BRIGHT."

Now to decide what's up next.  I am still working on my gray sweater.  One sleeve is about ready to begin the ribbed cuff.  I could have it completed (the entire sweater) easily by the end of the week if I just would set my mind to it, but I'm not rushing myself.  If it happens, it happens.