#magic summer jacket

Sewed down the pocket flaps and tacked the pockets inside the jacket. I've also pinned a strip of grosgrain to the inside of the plackets. If I can do the zipper before I go, I'll sew it onto the ribbon and do another strip to finish it. If not (and I've never sewn a zipper, so I don't want to rush it), the ribbon adds a nice touch and gives it some weight.

The large patch is almost done - just have the green left. I'll pin them in place and use the yarn to whip stitch them on.

Everything was bought online. The only thing I could color match in person was the embroidery floss to the yarn. The ribbon isn't a perfect match to my sleeves, but I think I got it abbot as close as possible.

I'm rather pleased with myself.

It's done! The second picture has the flash, which is why the patch looks lighter. In person, it matches the yarn, like the front one does.

I wasn't able to get the zipper. I just ran out of time. But it works without, so that's okay.

I'll be blocking it today. I've tried it on, and it doesn't need much tugging, which is good.

After that, I'll weave in ends, tack down the pockets, and stitch the Magic Summer sun on the front left and back.

Once that's done, I'll see about putting a zipper in. Worst case scenario, I'll leave it open for my Vegas trip and do the zipper when I get back. But it will be wearable for the concert.

I love it already. It's cozy and warm, but not too heavy. Hoping the guys like it.

Patch sewn on the front of my jacket. It blends a bit more in person. The camera makes the felt look a little shiny. Still, I'm happy with how it looks.

I have to do the large patch on the back later this week. I'm going to hold off on the zipper until after my trip. Time is getting close and I don't want to rush and make a mess.

I finished stitching the small patch for my jacket. It's still a bit damp from taking the canvas out, so I'll trim it down tomorrow.

I was thinking I might go around the edges with the matching yarn, to give it a more finished look.

And tomorrow I'll start working on the larger version that will go on the back.