Sapporo from Spring to Autumn

Kia ora and welcome to the new home of my blog. We have had the most amazing summer here in Wellington (New Zealand), but sadly it's coming to an end and there is a sense of Autumn in the air. While Summer is my favourite season Spring and Autumn are great for making the most of my wardrobe twice a year.

When Papercut Patterns launched the Sapporo pattern as part of their Sakura collection I was in love ... the cocoon shape ... the angled lines ... the all-in-one collar that hugged the neck ...

This version is actually my second make (haven't managed to get good photos of the first one yet - watch this space). I made a size XXS/XS without any fit adjustments. What I did change though was the self lining of the sleeve. The pattern says to self-line the sleeves with the main fabric, but I found that with my first Sapporo it kept pulling my the long sleeve of my top underneath.  Instead I drafted a 2" facing for the sleeve hem and then cut the remainder of the sleeve from lining.


I also didn't have enough of the main floral fabric for the jacket, but I was adamant that this is what I wanted to use. I matched it up with some faux leather to give it a bit of my own edge. The angles on the jacket really lends itself to colour blocking.

I also used the faux leather for the inside collar, but I really shouldn't have. The collar just doesn't sit properly. It's not super bad but just not perfect! 

While I lined the jacket with some white acetate, I lined the sleeves with black acetate. I didn't want to run the risk of the sleeve hem facing not being deep enough and getting a white peek-a-boo.  

This was pretty much what I wore all spring - jeans with an oversized jacket and some heels. I'm looking forward to being able to wear them again all over again as Autumn sets in.

If you haven't got one of these in your wardrobe yet, I would highly recommend it. It's as comfy as a cardie but dressy as a jacket.