Sewing the Foreman Jacket in electric blue cotton drill (review and lessons learned)

[Mike]

Okay okay, I say this about every item I sew… but I think this is my FAVOURITE ever make! It’s the Foreman Jacket by Merchant and Mills, sewn in an electric blue cotton drill. I love how it’s turned out! It’s got the classic, timeless feel of a traditional chore jacket – but in a bright, bold colour-way. I’m obsessed. I can’t wait to wear it through the transitional spring months, and into the summer. Pattern: Foreman Jacket by Merchant and Mills Size: 42 (I’m 6 foot) Fabric: Electric blue, 100% cotton drill from Abakhan Amendments: Redrafted the front and back slightly, and changed the shape of the front corners I’ve had this project in mind ever since I made this wool coat last winter. I used the same pattern, so I knew I […]

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