Earlier this year, Rebecca Page Patterns sent out a call for pattern testers and brand ambassadors. I applied and was selected to be a pattern tester.
The Andie Anorack was my first real test.
This is a fairly simple anorack style jacket that can be made in just about any fabric. The pattern offers you a jacket in two lengths - this 'car coat' length and a long raincoat. Depending on the fabric you choose, you could have a proper raincoat.
This coat has a lot of firsts for me and while the fit isn't perfect - I'm pretty happy with it for a first coat. And it's fully lined!
I can definitely see pull lines radiating from the back to toward the hip and from the bust to the hip. But honestly, I feel like I have enough room.
Will I make this pattern again - no. Will I wear this coat? Yes! I love this fabric. I've had it for years just waiting on the perfect pattern. The fabric and pattern were a good match, I could have done better with the fitting.
There are certainly things I didn't like about the pattern. I think the hem should be deeper. I found the directions for inserting the lining and the back neck confusing and ended up stitching those together by hand. I found some of the fitting directions very confusion.
Finally - when will I learn to do an FBA rather than trying to grade between sizes?
