False Start: Rigel Bomber

I declared my love for the Papercut Patterns Rigel Bomber after seeing Sophie's amazing spotty one on CirqueduBebe and I have just now seen another super version pop up on Jolies Bobines instagram feed. The thing that struck me was how polished they look and neat on the inside. Really neat.

So, with the fabric I won in Gabrielle's giveaway, I started dreaming of a spotty bomber. I traced and cut and marked and then, oh dear, the first thing to make is the welt pockets.  FAIL.  It's not so much that they are bad - which they are - but I could iron them within an inch of their lives and probably get away with it. It's the inside of the jacket where the pockets are. Urgh. They just look messy.  Really messy and I am only showing the less awful one which hasn't been finished. How have the others done it so it looks so schmick?  What's the trick?  When/how do you overlock the pockets - before or after?
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Disheartened and knowing that my dreamed of spotty bomber was destined for the scrap heap, I continued to sew it up just to see what the sizing was like.  Now I really just want there to be a Rigel Bomber Sewalong that shows me how to get a really professional finish on the inside.

Failing that do you have any tricks for making a lovely finish on a welt pocket with a flap? I've seen a few tutorials about just doing the pocket but no-one seems to show how to get a schmick finish on the inside.

There is a sale next weekend at Addicted to Fabric so I might look for some more bomber jacket material...

In other news, yesterday I sent off this little sock monkey that I'd made a while ago for Softies for Mirabel.  And yes, I got to wear my new dress to work!
Little sock monkey for Softies for Mirabel 2013
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22 comments:

  1. Christy HayesNovember 27, 2013 at 10:24 PM

    You are way faster than me!! How was the sizing?

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  2. sewamysewNovember 27, 2013 at 11:33 PM

    oh nooooooo! Spotty bomber fail? That sucks! This will be my first welt pocket make so I am no bloody help at all, just sympathy and encourage is all I'm good for. Stay strong and good luck finding new Bomber fabric at the sale ;)

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  3. lisa gNovember 28, 2013 at 3:03 AM

    i did do this one time before. i remember being a little stumped about how to finish it properly, but since i was HK finishing all the seams i did the same on the pocket bag. that or maybe it's not too late to just add a lining?

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  4. Blogless AnnaNovember 28, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    I'm made zippered welt pockets earlier this year when I was pattern testing a bag. I honestly can't remember how and when I finished the seam allowances & the book isn't released yet! Did you see the Oliver + S welt pocket tutorial? http://oliverands.com/blog/2013/10/tutorial-how-to-sew-a-welt-pocket.html

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  5. MyraNovember 28, 2013 at 4:01 PM

    Addicted to fabric sale!! This weekend or next? I'll see you there :)

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  6. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:11 PM

    Next weekend. Fri and Sat. 25% off !!!! Just sent you an email with the details.

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  7. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    Thanks for the link! It's pretty good. I also found a Kenneth King tute on Craftsy which might be useful.

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  8. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:23 PM

    Thanks Amy. Maybe your mum will be able to help you through it. If the insides of your bomber are neat - make sure you give the tips! Fingers crossed for some bomber friendly fabric.

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  9. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:31 PM

    Was too sad to have a good look. Will assess on the weekend, but I think it will be a bit long in the arms at least.

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  10. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:36 PM

    Thanks Shar for your moral support. I think I might be the only person who wants super detailed instructions! Mmm. Re the fabric, I think you would be able to find it at Shaukat - they seem to have every single Liberty - ever.

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  11. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    Btw, no point in starting first if you can't finish!

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  12. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)November 28, 2013 at 8:37 PM

    thanks Lisa! Good thought.

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  13. Sarah TNovember 28, 2013 at 9:13 PM

    Oh welt pockets scare me! Is the jacket lined? Can you draft a lining and hide them away? I'm not familiar with the pattern.....love mr monkey!

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  14. Pauline aliceNovember 28, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    How about lining the jacket? Then no messy seams showing. I really love the look of welt pockets but I've had to practice quite a lot to make them as nice inside as outside (you could bind the edge with bias, I do that and I like the style).
    Please keep going as the jacket really looks nice...

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  15. mercheNovember 30, 2013 at 11:04 AM

    I´m sorry I cannot give you a good advise on that. Said that, I´d line the jacket so that it doesn´t show. I don´t know if I told you that for next spring I´m planning on making a reversible bomber jacket...that´s an option too!

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  16. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)December 1, 2013 at 8:02 AM

    You are right Merche. I need to line it. Deep breath.
    Your reversible bomber sounds fantastic. Do you have a pattern?

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  17. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)December 1, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks Pauline. I will keep going (but with new fabric) and I will line it as it is such a nice jacket it deserves to look nice on the inside.

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  18. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)December 1, 2013 at 8:03 AM

    Mr Monkey says thanks - and yes I will need to take a deep breath in and line it...

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  19. AngelaDecember 4, 2013 at 11:47 AM

    I'm scared of welt pockets but I would probably watch every tutorial I could on line if I attempted it. Hope you can save it, such cute fabric!

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  20. Kirsty Bunfield (kbfield)December 7, 2013 at 9:22 PM

    Thanks Angela. I signed up to a Kenneth D KIng course on Craftsy.. so maybe that will help !

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  21. Annette TiretteDecember 7, 2013 at 10:56 PM

    I just bought this pattern and was planning to make it in spring, and I have to admit my first thought was 'nice, but I'm lining the hell out of that.'

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  22. CarolynDecember 9, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    Oh, I hope the next bomber jacket goes better for you, and I always finish the edges of the pockets last thing. I don't know if anyone else does it differently but I find it easier that way. And that's an adorable sock monkey!

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