Most of my blog posts end with me saying I would like to make another, but then I get distracted by some shiny new pattern that comes along. This time I have actually followed through and made another Grainline Morris Blazer.
This is my second Morris, the first I made a couple of months ago in a Ponte knit (here). I wanted to try a stretch cotton and see how it looked in something with a bit of body. I bought the stretch cotton sateen from Ebay a few months ago but can’t seem to find out the seller details. I made a few changes based on my last one as there’s a little difference in the sizing of the Morris. I’ve made the Archer, Hemlock and Scout, for each one cutting a size 12, shortening the bodice by 2 inches and the sleeves by 3 inches. When I applied these adjustments on my first Morris it came up short and a bit too small. This time I went up to a size 14, left the bodice length as drafted and just took 1 inch off the sleeves.
I’m still in a slow sewing mood so took the time to bind all the seams with 12mm spotty bias binding before construction. The only seam I bound on the crossgrain was the shoulder seams (they were very nearly on the bias) I should really have waited until the seam was sewn as I have a little bit of rippling on the shoulder seam but I’m not going to lose any sleep over it.
It went together easily, I know a lot of people have had a problem with the front bagging. Again I used lightweight interfacing both on the front facing and the inside of the jacket.
I’m a lot happier with this version, I think the stability of using a stretch cotton really helps the blazer keep its structure. The only improvement I could make would be to do a full bust adjustment but I doubt I’ll ever have the time or inclination to do so. I’m glad I went for the Navy, although a bit boring it is far more practical and versatile than the flowery prints I originally planned on using. I’m hoping it will see me through Autumn and keep the chill off until I find time to make my winter coat, I have decided on the Cascade Duffle!
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The fit looks great! And that bias binding is making me drool. This garment totally calls for pretty insides!
Thank you, I have a bit of a thing about navy and white polka dots and always try to sneak them in somewhere! 😊
That binding is so fun! This looks like a great wardrobe basic. I can’t wait to see your Cascade Coat when you get to it!
Thanks Teri, I’m a bit apprehensive about the cascade as I’ve never made a coat before, I’m sure the colder weather will give me the incentive to get on with it though!
This looks great! I think the length is better on this version and the navy should be great staple in your wardrobe. I also love the bound seams! Hooray for slow sewing – I need to work on that!! I’m looking forward to seeing your Cascade coat!
Thanks Heather, The length is about right, I need to remember to measure the pattern pieces before I start chopping bits off in future!
Absolutely lovely. I’m in awe of the binding too.
Thank you, I was wondering if I could add a lining but decided not to risk it, a bit of spotty binding seemed like the next best thing 😊
Such a lovely colour! Nice work inside and out!
Thanks Linda, I was initially going to make a flowery one but Navy is more practical, there’s nothing to stop me going floral next time though 😊
It looks perfect! I love the spotty bias binding!!
Thank you, I’ve not had much sewing time recently so it’s been a nice project to do a step at a time, I quite enjoyed doing the binding 😊
This looks lovely – the binding is amazing – it must have taken ages! Perfect for early autumn
Louise
Thanks Louise, I’ve been in slow sewing mode, the binding only took a couple of hours, it was a nice way to spend a Sunday afternoon!
Gorgeous! The spotted binding is such a cool detail 🙂
Thank you Caitlin, I do love a bit of polka dots here and there! 😊
Perfect for Autumn, you will wear this so much. Love the Hong Kong finish, what a great idea. Looks great enjoy it.