Female Sefiroth Cosplay Jacket

We interrupt our regular programming in the Countdown to Christmas for Part 1 to the Sefiroth cosplay project. Original concept post final-fantasy-female-sefiroth-project. Lined jacket Vogue 9219 pattern. The black batik and liner fabric were from my stash. This is the first time I have attempted to sew an adult jacket. Because I am pleased with how this turned out, I won't be sewing another version. The jacket liner thrifted material really is exquisite.  

I may even add some beading embellishment.😮

Here is where accomplished seamstresses will roll their eyes - I just discovered what bias tape is used for - binding the sleeve ends, among other uses. Duh! Since I didn't have black premade bias tape, I created my own. 

Part 2 to the Sefiroth project is the black shirtdress. Simplicity 8074 view C top portion. 

Sewing keeps my mind active and engaged. It also keeps my troubles at bay. More sewing in 2026! 

Better with Butterick and bias binding

In all of my vintage pattern gathering, I was surprised to see that I only had three Butterick patterns to showcase for this challenge.

1969 Butterick 5592

1970 Butterick 5838

1973 Butterick 5872

Sewing tip of the day - Bias strips for quilt binding are created by placing one straight edge of the lengthwise grain at a 45 degree angle with the other straight edge of the crosswise grain with the fronts of the material facing each other. Press seams, trim excess. This type of binding gives the quilt a more finished look and reduces bulk on connecting points in the binding. 

Collectible Americana includes bookends and Black Americana figurines.

This pair was on my thrift shop bucket list - scored for $10 at Thrift Town. 

Batting for a baby quilt along with some lovely fabric scraps were my thrift shop finds on my Cezar Chavez holiday day off earlier in the week. The butterflies will make wonderful appliques.

Thrift shoppers - do you have a bucket list? With so many writers, some of you must have bookends - do tell!