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Hello everyone!
Wohoo! I finished my mustard ponte blazer, had a fun energetic photo shoot with the little people and this is what I have to show for it!
But before I spill the beans here are some construction deets – I finished making this in less than a day. The only issue I had was that I used normal lightweight interfacing. It shrunk the ponte ever so slightly – enough to cause some drag lines. Still its come out alright! And can I just say it looks great on just about everything I have thrown it on hehe.
I don’t have much else to say about this except to show you loads of pictures which may convey just how much I love this blazer! Proceed at your own peril!
The weather was so glorious! Blue blue skies!
Love that I can play volleyball without having to take it off 😉
…and football 😉
Have you seen the amazing versions that are popping up of this awesome pattern? SewBusyLizzy made a linen blazer with a navy trim (must make one like this) and Sha_Bozz has been posting on IG this gorgeous floral ponte she is making (must make a floral one too)https://instagram.com/p/19Yc2Bk2O3/; Suzy at suzybeesews has made a colour blocked one (must make colour blocked one ) I mean wow!! I am constantly awed and impressed by how incredibly creative and talented the sewing community is! Thinking about the sewing community and knowing that I am a part of it makes me feel good about myself 😉
Happy sewing! I will be back soon with my April Burda challenge.!
Hila
XoX
Natalie
April 27, 2015 2:43 pmThis looks amazing! I love the color 🙂
Hila
April 27, 2015 2:51 pmThanks Natalie!
shoes15
April 27, 2015 4:26 pmThe second I saw this pattern, I knew I had to order it. Love it! Thanks for sharing.
Hila
April 27, 2015 4:34 pmThank you!
Dani Malloy
April 27, 2015 2:55 pmI love how somehow mustard can be a neutral. I would wear this with EVERYTHING. Looks fantastic!
Hila
April 27, 2015 3:20 pmAbsolutely! I am wearing it with just about everything 😁!
SewSouthLondon
April 27, 2015 3:17 pmFabulous!!
Hila
April 27, 2015 3:22 pmThank you!
RED
April 27, 2015 3:18 pmYou are busting out projects left and right – I love it! I am also a fan of mustard and wish I could wear a whole outfit in the color, but it really washes me out. I DO have some mustard ponte in my stash that I was saving to make a cardigan, but this is giving me ideas for a blazer.
Love the action shots!
Hila
April 27, 2015 3:27 pmThanks! I doubt I could carry a whole mustard outfit either though I love the colour! This ponte had been in my stash for ages and i was just too precious about it. Sparks flew when these came together 😁. Love it when my fabric hoarding tendencies are vindicated😒.
navybluethreads
April 27, 2015 3:22 pmLove it Hila. I also use mustard as a neutrals, must be something about where it lies in the colour spectrum, or something… Looks great on you and the action shots were enjoyable to flick through too. A great piece for MMMay 🙂
Hila
April 27, 2015 3:33 pmThanks Theresa! We were luckey with the weather this Sunday. With 5 little people about there is always loads of action😁. My husband is taking his role more seriously since I promoted him to blog manager – he even got his aviators out of his car to “complete the look” 😄
navybluethreads
April 27, 2015 5:36 pmLove it! X
springystitches
April 27, 2015 3:40 pmWow, that was quick! It looks fab, I wish I could wear mustard but it makes me look washed out. I am sooo tempted by this pattern!
Hila
April 27, 2015 3:44 pmThere are some lovely floral ones and I have a mind to make another one 😀. Its turning out to be quite a versatile pattern worth a try maybe…
lisa g
April 27, 2015 4:34 pmWhat a gorgeous color for the Morris! Love it.
Hila
April 27, 2015 4:35 pmThank you!
P. Taylor
April 27, 2015 4:47 pmI do like your style and taste.
Hila
April 27, 2015 6:06 pmThank you!
susan
April 27, 2015 4:49 pmIt looks amazing! I have blazer envy!
Hila
April 27, 2015 6:07 pmThank you for your lovely words! Made me smile😃
corrineappleby
April 27, 2015 6:04 pmLove the blazer! It’s a great colour and it looks fab with jeans. I want one!
Hila
April 27, 2015 6:06 pmThanks! Go for it! Its quite an easy pattern once you get your teeth into it😁.
Beth
April 27, 2015 6:53 pmOh my gosh I need this!!!
Hila
April 27, 2015 7:04 pmI feel that about the floral one😁. I expect I will quickly amass a handful of blazers given how quick this sews up🌟.
thefirstmrsdewinter
April 27, 2015 8:19 pmThis. Is. Stunning.
I’ve never been that comfy in blazers but I think I might get on with a ponte one quite well. These pictures make me want to try anyway…
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:49 amThank you! It is a very comfy blazer while still stylish😃.
IngeMaakt
April 27, 2015 8:59 pmThis is so perfect, I love it! Great colour too!
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:52 amThank you! The colour is perfect for spring😃
Jo Laycock
April 27, 2015 9:13 pmLove this! It looks amazing on you – am sorely tempted to have a go myself!
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:54 amIts a great pattern – worth giving a go! So far most bloggers who made it have loved and immediately made a secknd one😃. Go for it!
Thimberlina
April 27, 2015 9:34 pmWow! Thought I loved your first one but love this more! And your photo shoot looks great fun! I bet the kids had a ball! 😀
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:56 amThank you! My little people love being outside so much and after the long winter we had we make the most of being outside😃.
sewbusylizzy
April 27, 2015 9:41 pmLove this! I thought two Morris Blazers was enough in my life but my knit one was so comfortable to wear in the office I may make another!
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:58 amArent they just! You will have a handful in no time😃.
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:59 amThank you!
chuichoy
April 28, 2015 2:01 amomg this looks fantastic on you! love the color and the style with your whole outfit. youre making me itch to get my hands on this pattern but i wont sew it up as fast or as awesome D:
Hila
April 28, 2015 8:00 amThank you for your lovely compliment! Its not often I get styling right😃. I think you will be surprised at how quickly this sews up – this was my second and I didnt refer to instructions so it was faster.
kylachristine
April 28, 2015 5:26 amEeeek just as amazing as I was expecting it to turn out! 🙂 I love everything about it! Looks so comfy too 🙂
Hila
April 28, 2015 8:02 amThanks Kyla! I cant begin to express how incredibly comfortable it is – the action shots were an attempt at showing how it moves and isnt restrictive at all😃
lovelucie1
April 28, 2015 12:00 pmI am soooo inspired!!! Thanks for the heads up. Now seeking appropriate fabric!
Hila
April 28, 2015 12:01 pmLovely! Thank you! I cant wait to see your take on it !
gingermakes
April 28, 2015 3:14 pmWell. I need one EXACTLY like this!! So good, dude!!!!!
Hila
April 28, 2015 3:23 pmThank you👊!
Clarinda Kaleidoscope
April 28, 2015 5:19 pmFab – the jacket us SO joyful just to look at. I am seriously impressed at how quickly you make up your garments (and deeply envious of having a blog manager)! What’s next on your list speedy lady?
Hila
April 28, 2015 5:42 pmThanks Clarinda! Got the blog manager idea from SewDeputy😁. I wish I stuck to a proper plan! Right now I have a Granville shirt cut out and a pussy bow blouse and a couple of skirts.
Birgitte
April 28, 2015 7:15 pmOh wow! I mean, I love mustard the best of all the colors, but this color and this pattern is just about my most favorite match of color and pattern of all time! So great!
Hila
April 28, 2015 7:28 pmThanks Birgitte! The mustard really worked well with this blazer😃. I am glad I hung on to the mustard ponte waiting for the right inspiration💃💃
Sewing with Scoobys
May 2, 2015 3:02 pmThis blazer looks amazing on you and the color is awesome. Great fit too, looks awesome with a pair of jeans 🙂
Hila
May 3, 2015 12:22 pmThanks! It really is a great little blazer and I cant get ober how easy it is to make too😃
Carolyn
May 3, 2015 2:07 pmHila, this mustard blazer is fabulous!!! What a fantastic color choice. The fit looks great on you, and I love all your action shots. Congrats on a great project! 🙂
Hila
May 3, 2015 2:24 pmThanks Carolyn! I enjoyed making it and am glad you enjoyed the pictures😃
O! Jolly!
May 26, 2015 8:19 amHi Hila, your version of the blazer helped me decide to make one for myself. Thanks! 🙂
Hila
May 26, 2015 10:51 amHi there! So glad you liked the post! Its a great little addition to the wardrabe. You can check out other ways I wear it on my IG 😉
MadebyMeg
June 18, 2015 5:31 pmJust found your blog and boy I’ve been missing out! Love this blazer and your other stuff, too!
Hila
June 21, 2015 7:33 pmHi Meg and welcome! Thank you! Glad you are enjoying the blog.😃
jendavismiller
June 27, 2015 1:53 pmHello, I’ve just found you and what a great blog you have. Following. This may be my first blazer….and oh, I’m so tempted to copy your mustard version. So pretty!
Hila
June 28, 2015 8:32 pmHey Jen! Welcome and thank you for stopping by😃. I wear this blazer with almost everything! Its versatile and easy to make up. Grainlin studio have sewalong as well.
Anabelle
October 1, 2015 8:16 pmA Mustard blazer had been in my list for a while, and I love how it looks. I made the Morris Blazer in olive twill with leather sleeves and I love it! it is very easy to sew and very stylish. Now I’ll have to make one in mustard 🙂
Liz
December 20, 2017 8:51 pmHello! I’m about to make the Morris blazer myself. I love your version! I’m debating between size 2 and 4. You said in your muslin version you cut a size 4. But your ponte looks much slimmer in the sleeves than the linen. Was just curious if you altered the sleeves, or went down a size? Or if that’s just the fabric that’s making it looks different? Thanks so much! Your blog is wonderful!
Hila
December 30, 2017 12:32 pmThanks Liz! I didnt make alterations – its the drape of the fabrics that make it look slightly different. Hope that helps.