This here is the Papillon & Mandarine (or P&M) Billie Jacket. The two versions are called Classico and Perfecto,which somehow describes the lapels. One style has the large, crossover lapels typical of a moto jacket, and the version I made doesn't. It is a very cool-looking jacket though. The main fabric is a Merchant & Mills flax and cotton blend oilskin called Tobacco. I've been wanting to make a jacket with this fabric, and I think it pairs perfectly with the Billie pattern. It has a sort of worn leather look, but it won't get damaged in the rain! Contrasting...

Trying out our new embroidery kits from Un Chat dans l'aiguille. Nan takes you through the steps from unpacking the kit to displaying the finished piece. All of the quality materials you would expect from this French designer enable you to thoroughly enjoy the process of making as well as the satisfaction that comes from completing the project.

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I'm so over cardigans. It's jacket time. I've been looking for a Bomber Jacket pattern for a long time. I don't know why I couldn't commit to anything, although it seemed like nothing was quite what I wanted. I made the Deer & Doe Lupin Jacket a few years ago, and I love it (it's my go-to jacket for weddings and nice stuff). I considered altering the pattern to be more bomber-y, but I wasn't quite sure how I'd go about it, or even what fabric to use. We all know sewing patterns aren't cheap. So I love being able...