The Haori Jacket pattern from Wiksten has been on my to-make list for quite a while, and with all the incredible versions on Instagram floating around, I was super excited to try it in linen. My body measurements matched up with size Small for the pattern, but upon reading reviews I sized down to XS and am very glad I did! It is still quite roomy! I sewed the mid-length version.
For the outer fabric, I used Robert Kaufman's Brussels Washer Linen/Rayon blend in the color O.D. Green from Stonemountain and Daughter Fabrics. The lining fabric is Nani Iro double-gauze in the Fuccra print from Weave and Woven on Etsy. Both have a nice, soft drape.
It's reversible! I think I will end up wearing the green side out more often because it's a little more youthful (Nate says I look like an art teacher with the printed side out). The double gauze is softer than the linen/rayon blend.
The real reason I made a Haori jacket for myself is that I was planning to make one for a friend and needed to test the pattern first. The one for my friend is in a wax-printed cotton from Malawi and lined in Kaufman Brussels Washer Linen/Rayon in Bordeaux from fabric.com to match the outer bicycle wheels.
I love the bicycle fabric but it's quite a bit stiffer than the linen. I ran it through the wash with fabric softener a few times, and hope it will continue to soften over time.
The "art teacher" vibe is strong. Good thing it's going to an art teacher!
I was so excited to deliver it, I didn't stop to take nice photos! Whoops! This is clearly not the outfit I'd choose to wear this jacket with.
Haven't decided how I feel with the linen side out. It feels a little minister-y? Hooray for completing one more item on my make-nine list for 2019!
