I’ve finally finished my DH’s new winter jacket!
I’ve shared a few different glimpses into the process over the past couple of weeks (here’s the first one, second, third and fourth) and now that it’s actually finished, you can see how it came together:

I added a few extra details to the original pattern.  The pattern came with two inset pockets in the front seams and an extra cell phone or MP3 pocket on the chest.  Of course, that wasn’t enough pockets!
I added two cargo patch pockets, with flaps that velcro close, that sit over the hips.  I also inserted a zipper …read more

I’m still working away on my hubby’s new winter jacket – my work table is a sea of camouflage prints and polar fleece at the moment
Because I want to make this jacket warm enough to be useful for the entire winter, I’m actually layering an extra piece of fabric into the middle.

For this particular jacket, I’m using a layer of fleece in between the top layer of cotton twill and the quilted nylon lining.  I simply treat the twill and fleece as one layer of fabric as I stitch the jacket together.
Adding an extra layer of fabric for …read more