Garden Path - Jacket - Part XXXXVIII

Another Take on the Sleeve Trim

Thank you for the responses! Overwhelmingly, everyone has voted for the sleeve trim. I've been thinking about it and I've come to another viewpoint, so stay with me here.

I totally agree that the jacket, with the wavy hem and narrow outside trim needs the sleeve trim. That does look the best with the ensemble as it is.

However, think about it this way: sleeve hem is straight, skirt hem is straight, jacket hem is wavy. Which one is not like the others?!? Hmmm . . . That might not bug some of you, but having some OCD tendencies, that's something that isn't quite right for me.

Just for the record, because a few of you asked, yes the skirt does have some trim, but only on the pockets. Here's a picture from before the skirt was finished. It's probably been a long time since you've actually seen the skirt at all.

Remember that at one time, I made a yellow quilted bottom edge for the jacket? There were some issues with the fit of it because there were issues with the fit of the bottom narrow trim, so I removed it. I don't even have pictures of it on the jacket, I checked. I have since fixed the bottom narrow trim, but can't use the current bottom section. If I wanted to use it and have a plain hem for the jacket, I need to make a new one.

I'm not sure, but I think that I'm going to make another quilted bottom section for the jacket. The trim for the sleeves is partially completed and all the components that are not assembled have been cut and set aside specifically for the sleeve trim. I think I'll make the bottom section, baste it on and then make another evaluation as to whether the sleeves need trim. If so, I'll add it. Simple.

Actually, not so simple. I really wanted this project to be done this week, with a photo shoot next week. I think it can happen, I just need to go and get to work!

Parting Shot: Water. I got to the trailhead on Saturday only to discover that my 2L water reservior/drinking system had leaked on the inside of pack and was continuing to leak. Not good, especially since the temperature was right around freezing and I knew I'd need a lot of water on the hike. I had to dump out all my water and carry our spare bottles instead. My old system was not a Camelbak, but my new one is and has a 3L capacity, plus lifetime warranty. I also bought a new water bottle (a Camelbak, too) for around the house because the old one would leak if tipped over and only held 500mL. I'll try the new system out with my pack this weekend.