Yellow Submarine Jacket
Oct 9th, 2009 by Claire
Ta-Daa!
The pattern is Butterick 5254, view C.
I had been planning to make view B which is much longer, but there turned out to be a printing flaw in the fabric, and I couldn’t quite maneouvre the pattern pieces around it. So I made the shorter version instead.
The jacket is lined with polar fleece, so it should be nice and warm. The three giant buttons are vintage ones that I inherited from a friend’s grandmother’s button stash.
And just in case you think this jacket’s a little bit boring…
…have a look at the inside.
The facings and belt are made from a matching psychedelic “rainbows” fabric.
I’m fairly certain that “hilarious” shouldn’t be one of the criteria for making clothes, but I think this is one of the funniest things I’ve ever done. I can’t wait to wear it!
That is amazing, I love the little surprise of the lining and belt.
Yowza! That is – yes – hilarious :-) Particularly with the belt tied in a bow: nice touch!
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That is too cool!
please tell me how to purchase this…
Sorry Melissa – I made this jacket for myself, so it’s not for sale.