Pattern Review: McCall's 5697 Girl's Jacket

The pattern is for a loose fitting, unlined jacket has self-lined yoke, collar and front buttonhole.
I made jacket D, it has long sleeves with buttoned tab. It comes in sizes 3 to 6 and 7 to 14.
For my daughters, I cut size 3 and 4.



The instructions in this pattern were pretty straightforward and I did not encounter any problems with them.


I like the styles of jackets that this pattern had to offer. It is the main reason that I bought this pattern. I actually prefer the 3/4 lengths sleeves, but I'm glad I went with the full length sleeves in the end.
I like how the yoke is self line, but I wish the seams around the arm holes are not as exposed, but it's still a really cute jacket.
As you can tell, I used corduroy to make these jackets. Corduroy was a very easy fabric to work with.

Really, I did not make any major alterations, but I eliminated the button holes on the sleeves. It seemed useless.


I may sew this pattern again with different fabric and with the 3/4 length sleeves for spring.
This jackets came together relatively quickly. It is my first time making jackets and I'm quite thrilled with how they came out. Thrilled!!


The 'Wheeee! I'm So happy with my jacket' photo:
The 'Yes! It is finally cold enough to wear this to school' photo: