Rigel Bomber

Hey you guys! I hope you are doing fine?

I caught a chill and currently am confined to bed... However I can use my time and post about the Rigel Bomber jacket I made this summer.

The first time I saw this jacket (and the various variations of it) I knew I was going to sew it. I decided for a double gauze fabric. As soon as I had the fabric in my hands it was obvious that I needed a lining... So there was ONE big problem: the pattern did not include a lining... 

So, as a sewing beginner I never made a lining before and I did not have any idea how to do it on my own...

The solution: search the World Wide Web! :-)

After little time I landed on the page of Katy & Laney (two really inspiring sewing bloggers). They offer a complete instruction on how to do your own lining for the Rigel Bomber! This tutorial is well structured and explains in easy words how to draft the lining you need!

So there I was, not only sewing my first jacket with my first lining but also daring to sew single welt pockets.... A lot of firsts for me! :-) BUT I love the outcome of  my jacket and I am glad that I committed myself to this project. Otherwise I wouldn't have this cool jacket in my closet now!

Pattern: Rigel Bomber from Papercut Patterns

Fabric: Double gauze from Frau Tulpe online shop

Would I recommend the pattern: YES! The instructions are detailed and easy to follow. If you prefer a lined jacket the tutorial of Katy & Laney is perfect. I would definitely sew it again with a quilted fabric more suitable for cold weather.

By the way, the pictures were captured during our summer holidays in Hamburg --> go check out my post about this vacation!

And as always, I'm glad for any feedback/comment etc.
Simone