Let’s do some more fabric and styling today, this time for the Brunswick Jacket!
Like I mentioned in my introduction to this style, this style is like a cross between an unlined blazer and a cardigan so you can go lots of directions with it. But first I want to show you some similar styles I found as I was developing this pattern to give you some ideas for it.
I love how this looks so chic and relaxed. So comfortable buy effortlessly pulled together. The simple lines and the refined fabric are so chic.
The boxy shape of this style gives it that relaxed feeling. Don’t you love the texture of the navy one, below? And in luxurious camel as on Victoria Beckham, wow. (Also, how great is that color combo: camel, burgundy, and grey!) You could absolutely sew this from a sweater knit, too, like in these lower photos. I’m contemplating sewing it in a soft cashmere to make it extra lux.
And then why not color outside the lines with this style? Add a button flap to the on-seam pockets. Or put all your seam allowances on the outside and bind them as a design feature? So cool.
Since it’s a relaxed and simple style, I’ve been thinking how fun it would be to quilt a fabric for the jacket. If you did this you might be able to eliminate the facings and bind the edges, too.
You can find other ideas and photos for this style in my Brunswick Jacket Pinterest folder, too.
When I introduced this pattern to you I showed the samples I made with heavy linen and with waffle-weave cotton, so you already know that those fabrics or similar fabrics are options. You can also use home dec fabrics for their heavier weight. But since it’s fall and moving into winter I thought I would focus on heavier fabrics here, from my favorite on-line fabric store which is in Belgium. Obviously these fabrics won’t be available for a long time, but they’re meant to help you get started and to inspire you to look for similar fabrics if something strikes your fancy. So here we go.
So does that get you thinking and dreaming about the fabrics you might choose? I hope so! I can’t wait to see what you make and how you wear it. Like I said, I’ll be back with more ideas and photos from our testers soon.
In the meantime, you can pick up your own copy of the Brunswick Jacket sewing pattern either in paper or in digital format. And I hope you’ll tag us #lieslcobrunswickjacket and #lieslandco so we can see what you make with it!