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Grainline Studio Morris Blazer Pattern Review
Hello everyone!
How are you? I am very well thank you! Revelling in the glorious sunny weather we have been having here in the north of England! This is our cherry tree in full blossom. I love looking out the window and seeing this wonderfully spring-y sight :-).
Cherry blossom.
OK moving on to the Morris blazer! It popped up on my Instagram feed as I was thinking I needed a quick go-to garment to layer over jeans and tees especially as the weather gets warmer. I can’t wear my camel wool coat any more. After dithering for a few minutes I decided to buy it. I taped the pattern as the boys were doing their homework and Kumon. Its only 24 pages so it didn’t take long.
I had some pale blue linen that seemed perfect for a muslin. Construction wise everything went well together till I got to Step 16 which is where I got a bit confused. Its where you have to join the hem band to the front facing. After a couple of tries I eventually had a duh! moment and carried on. Apart from that everything else was very straight forward.
Its very interesting how the blazer is constructed. First the main blazer is made. Then the front facing and the hem facing is made into one continuous piece in the round which is then attached the blazer to complete. I didn’t understand what was going on when I tried to understand each step before moving on. It was only when I read ALL the instructions to the end that I got it.
The shawl collar instructions are good. At least I thought so – although I have made a shawl collar before when I made the Named Dakota dress here.
The only other thing I made a booboo on was the seam allowance. I am so used to 5/8″ seam allowance I kept forgetting that this is 1/2″ seam allowance. Grrrr there was quite a bit of unpicking 😉
Verdict – I love it! Love it!. Though this is a muslin its turned into a wearable muslin. It was such a joy to make this pattern and to have to make no adjustments at all makes it one of my most favourite patterns so far! I cut a size 4 which fit straight from the PDF. The pattern matches up beautifully. I am now very tempted to buy the Moss mini skirt and the Adler shirtdress!
Now the muslin is done I will be cutting into some mustard ponte and I will see where that takes me!
Grainline Studio Morris Blazer. Look at that blue sky!
Here are some pictures taken today! Its so hot outside right now like need suncream hot! Enjoy!
Thanks for stopping by and reading!
As always – Happy sewing everyone!
Hila
XoX
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Grainline Studio Morris Blazer Sewing Pattern
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sweetalchemy
April 22, 2015 2:27 pmWow, you’re fast! I love this pattern and can’t wait to make it. Your muslin looks great!
Hila
April 22, 2015 2:30 pmThank you! It was exactly what I was needing at the moment I saw it so I just went for it😃
kathryn
April 22, 2015 2:33 pmWow so quick!! It looks great and how nice that your muslin turned out to be so wearable! I’ve been eyeing this pattern up too but still haven’t made up my By Hand Victoria blazer so definitely can’t buy another blazer pattern till I use the one I have!
Hila
April 22, 2015 2:50 pmThanks Kathryn! The Victoria blazer is also quite nice. I envy your sensible approach to buying patterns! I am …not and I need to learn😃
kathryn
April 25, 2015 10:33 pmHa I’m not that sensible really, just very skint!
Dani Malloy
April 22, 2015 2:38 pmI agree with the other commenters: so fast! Haha I envy your speed. This looks like it fits great. I also bought the PDF pattern immediately and can’t wait to sew it up. Thanks for the inspiration!
Hila
April 22, 2015 2:52 pmI can’t wait to see yours! It’s so cute and I am so excited about the possible combinations of fabrics too😃
JaneyB
April 22, 2015 2:54 pmThat is a pretty impressive muslin! It looks great on you.
Hila
April 22, 2015 2:58 pmThank you!
megret1979
April 22, 2015 3:11 pmSo speedy! Looks great, too! I was contemplating mustard ponte, too, but I might try a stretch woven for my first and then move onto the ponte.
Hila
April 22, 2015 3:15 pmThank you! A stretch woven would be great for this pattern! I would have gone for stretch woven too but I didn’t have any in my stash😞. Definitely somewhere in the future – a black and white dotty stretch…
EmilyAnn Frances
April 22, 2015 4:21 pmVery good with the jeans. I know you didn’t plan this but the jacket would look very sweet with a floral accent. A fabric flower pin is what I’m thinking of in exactly the same shade of pink as the real flower in your photo.
Hila
April 22, 2015 4:32 pmThanks EmilyAnn! That’s a great idea! The flower I am holding is a camelia from our garden – it a lovely pink colour the would go well with the pale blue.😃
susan
April 22, 2015 4:36 pmSTOP! You are making me want to buy this pattern and associated fabric (plus I’ve been wanting to buy the moss mini for a while!) And i have so many other patterns and fabrics in my stash, I’m not sure i will be able to resist much longer now i have seen your amazing wearable muslin!!
Hila
April 23, 2015 1:02 pmGo for it Susan! You know you will love it and you would look amazing in a cropped little number like the Morris! Plus with with sewing skills you could knock one out very quickly. I cant wait to see yours! 😉
navybluethreads
April 22, 2015 6:08 pmLovely Hila, the perfect wearable muslin. I really need to push myself to attempt a jacket. I’ve been collecting patterns for a while now…
Hila
April 23, 2015 1:00 pmLol! The funny thing is reading your blog inspires me to push myself! You make such beautiful clothes – I hope one day to be as good as you!
navybluethreads
April 23, 2015 9:04 pm🙂 I think we all inspire each other on here. Although it does create a never ending list of projects…
Hila
April 24, 2015 4:17 amWhat is this life if full of care we have never ending sewing queues? Lols😁
teri dodds
April 22, 2015 6:10 pmOh, this turned out so great! I am excited to see your mustard ponte version when you get it done.
Hila
April 23, 2015 12:59 pmThanks Teri! I am excited too! Its cut out and interfaced 😉
Abigail
April 22, 2015 6:41 pmSuper cute muslin, looks like it will go with everything!
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Hila
April 23, 2015 12:58 pmI actually think it will do! I need to get shots with a dress and skirt on as well. This is the first time a muslin has worked out perfect in the first go 😉 Score!!!!!!
Thimberlina
April 22, 2015 8:22 pmLove it!! So good that it’s wearable, looks fab! Bet you’ll have one or 2 more before the summers out 😃
Hila
April 23, 2015 12:57 pmHere’s hoping! Sewing has slowed down though since the weather is so gorgeous out! Been spending more time in the garden now 😉
fiftytwofancies
April 22, 2015 9:46 pmLooks great, can’t wait to see your ponte version! Grainline patterns are always so good, Moss and Alder are definitely worth trying 🙂
Hila
April 23, 2015 12:55 pmThank you! I am probably going to buy them – I always end up buying the patterns even after telling myself I have more than enough patterns! Though I do really love a well drafted pattern 😉
kylachristine
April 23, 2015 6:11 amLove that cherry tree! Your muslin looks great! And the mustard ponte sounds wonderful.
Hila
April 23, 2015 12:54 pmThanks Kyla! It never gets old seeing the cherry blossom in the spring!
Pips
April 23, 2015 7:28 amHila, it looks fabulous! As for that pesky seam allowance, when it differs from 5/8 I stick a piece of washi tape to show the SA. Stops me making mistakes. xx
Hila
April 23, 2015 12:53 pmThanks for sharing that tip Pips ;-)! (alliteration there) I will be taping the seam allowances when I make my ponte version. My mind cannot be trusted – too much goes on in there!
Linda of Nice dress! Thanks, I made it!!
April 24, 2015 3:24 amVery pretty! I love the colour of your jacket… And the sky, and your garden! Lovely shots!
Hila
April 24, 2015 4:24 amThank you!
marta duarte
April 24, 2015 10:53 amThat blazer turned out adorable (and I am not a blazer fan, but that one is got that loose style)!! And it looks as beautiful as those spring days. The world is turning upside down, as spring still as not made up her mind here in Portugal 🙂
Hila
April 24, 2015 11:42 amThank you! I like the loose style too😃When you get spring it will be worth the wait!
sewbusylizzy
April 24, 2015 10:41 pmGorgeous – I’ve made my first in ponti & cut out my second in linen last night! I love Grainline patterns – especially the Alder!
Hila
April 25, 2015 6:41 amThank you! I finished my mustard ponte yesterday and I love it! Its such a cute blazer. Your Adlers are lush! I havent been that keen on Adler before but I am going to give it a go now ;-)!
sewbusylizzy
April 25, 2015 10:03 pmI wasn’t keen on it at first… until I made one. The right fabric is crucial. Grainline had such great online sewalong resources it makes sewing up her patterns easy – even for something like a shirt. I ended up making three Alders. They are my most worn summer dress… although I do live in a casual beachside town!
springystitches
April 25, 2015 8:49 amYour jacket is perfect and that blue linen is gorgeous! Love the hem and the way the fronts point down like a waistcoat. Lovely details! I’m not sure that I’m ready for a jacket yet…
Hila
April 26, 2015 1:24 pmThanks! It has great little details. Au contraire you made perfect trousers non? Thats like the holy grail of sewing! If you could do trousers ( which I am terrified of making) then by gum you can do a blazer! Serioulsy though its a very easy pattern 😉
Chris
April 25, 2015 7:44 pmWow! that turned out great and it’s exciting that you were able to make it in a woven fabric. I’m working on my first Morris muslin and having some difficulty with the sleeves – shoulders need to be adjusted for my narrow ones. That’s why they call it a muslin – LOL!
I will keep plugging away ’til I get it right, because I love this style and have had good luck with other grainline patterns before.
Chris
Hila
April 26, 2015 1:13 pmThanks Chris! The muslin does all the hard work! I used to skip the muslin, keen to wear an item, but I have learnt that taking the time to get it right is worth it! Have you decided on the sort of fabric you are going to use? I have seem some wonderful fabric choices on Instagram that I sense I am going to end up with an army of these before the summer is out!
Sewing with Scoobys
April 26, 2015 3:14 pmThis turned out very nice, I love the blazer and this light blue linen looks really nice on you. Beautiful pics, gorgeous weather, enjoy:)
justsewtherapeutic
April 26, 2015 5:51 pmI really love your Morris, so much so I went and bought the pattern after seeing yours on instagram! I’m waiting for the postman to deliver my fabric, an air force blue Ponte. Really looking forward to seeing your next one!
Hila
April 27, 2015 1:15 pmThank you! I am honored that you liked it! I love the idea od air force blue blazer – it will look really great. There have been many inspiring takes on this pattern so far. I am working the blog post for the ponte version as we speak (metaphorically) LOL.
Clare williamson
April 27, 2015 11:46 amI love your jacket. It is perfect for the UK weather. Your jacket is so lovely I am tempted to break my pattern fast.
Hila
April 27, 2015 1:16 pmThanks Clare! The jacket is getting a lot of wear! One day I need to go on a pattern fast so you will have to give me some pointers!
Fabric Tragic
April 29, 2015 10:25 amHey there, it looks mighty chic! Nice one.
Hila
April 29, 2015 10:55 amThank you!
notsewsimple
May 6, 2015 11:32 amI have seen so many cool Morris Blazers – I think I need to give it a go!
Louise
Hila
May 6, 2015 11:57 amI lnow right! Though I have 2 already I have seen so mamy versions I want to make 😃. Currently cutting out a floral one. If you made one would you be going solid, colour blocked, floral or spotty?
notsewsimple
May 6, 2015 1:06 pmHmmmm – decisions, decisions – I would probably play it safe and go solids but I am tempted by stripes!
Hila
May 6, 2015 1:17 pmSolids are a great choice! I think they can go with more things 😃. When you get round to it you will love it! Most people who made it make a second one straightaway🎊🌟