{"id":76426,"date":"2021-01-06T07:37:33","date_gmt":"2021-01-06T12:37:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=76426"},"modified":"2021-01-05T21:59:37","modified_gmt":"2021-01-06T02:59:37","slug":"ericas-yanaka-jackets","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2021\/01\/ericas-yanaka-jackets.html","title":{"rendered":"erica’s yanaka jackets"},"content":{"rendered":"

I have sewn a wide variety of fabrics in my years of garment-making, from floaty chiffons to shifty silks and stiff canvas, but I have yet to make myself a proper winter coat.<\/p>\n

In recent years, I\u2019ve been very tempted by several of Liesl\u2019s coat patterns, including the Lisette for Butterick B6423<\/a> and more recently the Chaval Coat<\/a>. I have yardage of wool and matching lining in my stash to prove my sincere desire to make a long coat.<\/p>\n

\"Erica<\/a><\/p>\n

As soon as I saw the release of the Yanaka Jacket<\/a>, I knew it would help conquer my fear of coat-making. Sure enough, in very quick succession, I made two of them! Here are summaries of my fabric choices, pattern notes and style recommendations.<\/p>\n

\"Erica<\/a>
\n<\/a>First up, and as a wearable muslin, I made a version from stretch denim. In Liesl + Co., I measure a size 4 in the chest, but I usually need to alter the shoulders for size 6. For this pattern, I decided to make myself a straight size 6 in my usual pattern cup size, since these sleeves do not have the typical shoulder seams where I would normally make that shoulder adjustment. The only alteration I made to the pattern was to shorten the sleeve length by 3\/4″.<\/p>\n

The pattern is only three pieces plus facings, so it comes together in just a few seams. I added some additional topstitching along the side gussets as a reference to a traditional jean jacket, but I chose a matching color thread, to keep the coat a little more formal. I\u2019m thrilled with the fit and versatility in my wardrobe. From providing a little polish over track pants to a stand-in for a blazer with Hollywood Trousers<\/a> or an Extra-sharp Pencil Skirt<\/a>, I\u2019m sure I will wear this denim jacket often.<\/p>\n

\"Erica<\/a><\/p>\n

While tackling my fear of coat-making, I am also inching my way towards making my first quilt, and I think this pattern would be a fabulous base for a self-quilted coat. Can you picture it, cozy with wool batting? I can. So, I pulled out some pre-quilted fabric from my stash that I purchased from Miss Matatabi\u2019s online shop several years ago. Camouflage is not a print I typically wear, but Liberty of London floral is, so I combined the two.<\/p>\n

\"Erica<\/a><\/p>\n

I made my own bias tape from Liberty lawn and eliminated the facings altogether to minimize bulk. I trimmed off the 1\/2″ seam allowances along the collar and bodice fronts where the facings would normally attach. I decided to keep the extra 1\/2″ of length along the bottom hem.<\/p>\n

I enjoyed the slow process of hand-sewing the bias trim with blind stitches. This pre-quilted fabric is backed with a thin layer of fleece, and it feels warm to wear. Because this coat is semi-fitted, it also works well as a mid-layer underneath a heavy parka during my winters in Toronto, Canada. I made the same size in both versions, but I didn\u2019t need to shorten the sleeves of the quilted one.<\/p>\n

\"Erica<\/a><\/p>\n

I highly recommend the Yanaka pattern, whether you are looking for a novice, unlined coat pattern or a versatile quick-make. Yanaka is my stepping stone to finally conquering a winter coat pattern.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Erica’s two Yanaka Jackets demonstrate the versatility of this elegant pattern: chic in stretch denim, or a little edgy in camouflage softened with a splash of Liberty.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6023,"featured_media":76441,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[20839],"class_list":["post-76426","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-yanaka"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/erica-hero.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-jSG","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":76119,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2020\/12\/yanaka-jacket-tester-round-up.html","url_meta":{"origin":76426,"position":0},"title":"yanaka jacket tester round-up","author":"Masha Richart","date":"December 7, 2020","format":false,"excerpt":"The Yanaka Jacket is an elegant layer with thoughtful touches. 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