We need more power-dressing! Right? We need to make statements every single day. So with that in mind, I thought it was high time for a power jacket! And for this one, I’m thinking of merging the comforting feel of a classic countryside look, with a more aggressive wildlife-ish silhouette. Like, taking a stand without making excuses for oneself… As in knowing one’s heritage, and still going for it!

Let’s try this! Let’s transform this design into 3D! Time for some draping…

So we need some denim, right? And I was thinking of something really shaped – but still a bit oversized over shoulders and sleeves, allowing a lot of movement for the owner.

So here’s the beginning! Pinned in the shape I’m going for, using our men’s athletic denim jacket template as a starting point. Next thing is to transform that template into a new pattern. Let’s do this!

Here’s the raw edit of the No. 10-2019 design. Our standard fleece zipped sweater. And the question is now, how it should be updated?

I really like the basic silhouette, and the comfy jersey lining and practical pockets, but I need some more… zing! Let’s see what we can do…

And here’s the back of No. 9-2019. It’s more transparent in the back than in the front, which can be rather practical. (To be less transparent in the front, that is.)

Disco! Fun! Black beauty… Yes! Kind of reminds me of my youth in the 1970’s…

Well… sometimes is, what you’re stitching together almost “nothing” – but ends up being something! That’s rather cool. And, a bit difficult.

Back to the Work Room.

So, where are we going with design No. 10-2019…? I’m thinking fleece… ‘cos it’s so cold. But in what shape?

I’m trying out a standard one first and see how it goes. With jersey lining. Cafè-au-lait color. Yes! Let’s do this! Right?

Back to the Work Room.

Trying something else! Let’s go 1970’s! It will be a hit-or-miss thingy…

Back to the Work Room.

I made both the 7-2019’s side and back, with a lot of draping fabric to get this slightly relaxed and oversized look. A bit romantic, right?

Back to the Work Room!

The Lace Wrap Top, now finished! Yes! And this is the front view.

Back to the Work Room.

So let’s see the side view… Next picture please!