Leather Trim Exposed Brass Zipper Wool Jackets

This another self drafted pattern.  I thought it would be fun to work with some leather trim and zippers.  Plus, I had no jackets with a high collars so I incorporated this as well.  These jackets have princess seams and a back seams for easy fitting. 

As well the front seams allowed for perfect pocket placement.

 I think this will be a great transitional jacket for spring in New England (which we all know does not exist). 

The leather trim is fabric backed.  It's called perfection leather from fabric.com.  It's really easy to work with.  Just make sure to use your silicone presser foot and iron with a press cloth or the leather will strip.  There's a lot of traditional tailoring (hence hand stitching) in this jacket.  I'm not a big fan of topstitching so it's the price I have to pay. The jackets are interfaced throughout, with an extra layer at the cuff.