Description
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Fernanda is a semi-fitted lined blazer with an accentuated waist. There are side panels at the front and back. The back of the blazer is shaped with shoulder and waist darts, as well as with a center seam. The shaping at the front is achieved with vertical bust darts that transition into double welt pockets with flaps. There is a welt chest pocket on the left side. The long set-in sleeves are made up of two pieces. The blazer has a turned-down, notched collar with a collar stand. Fernanda has a double-breasted button and buttonhole closure and is below-hip length.
Suggested Fabric
To sew this blazer, choose suiting fabrics with the following properties:
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medium-weight, pliable, structured, non-stretch or low-stretch
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the fiber content can include natural fibers (wool), artificial fibers (viscose), blends (wool + silk, wool + polyester, etc.), and synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane)
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the following fabrics are recommended: wool suiting, gabardine.
Attention! We do not recommend stretchy fabrics (knit fabric), lightweight soft fabrics (dress-weight wool), loosely woven suiting fabrics.
For the lining, choose lining fabrics made of artificial fibers (viscose), blends (viscose + elastane, viscose + polyester), or synthetics (polyester, polyester + elastane).
The blazer in the photo is made of wool suiting. The fabric is medium-weight, pliable, soft, structured, and has very little stretch. The fiber content is a blend of polyester, cotton, wool, and spandex.
The lining is 100% viscose.
Fabric and notions requirements:
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Main fabric
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Lining fabric
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Interfacing
IMPORTANT! When purchasing fabric, please account for shrinkage and buy 5% more than required.
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Stitched straight fusible stay tape, 1 cm (3/8") wide — 1 m (1 1/8 yd).
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Stitched bias-cut fusible stay tape with stitch reinforcement, 1.5 cm (5/8") wide – 4 m (4 3/8 yd).
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One pair of shoulder pads.
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One pair of sleeve heads.
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Four buttons, 2–2.2 cm (3/4–7/8") in diameter.
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One backing button, 2 cm (3/4”) in diameter.
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Matching thread — 1 spool.
EQUIPMENT
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sewing machine for construction
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buttonhole foot for the sewing machine.
