My first May make - the Wiksten

[@Hide_and_silk]

A haori is a short Japanese kimono style jacket worn open or cinched in with a belt. They were traditionally worn by men but now are also worn by women over kimono...so makes sense they renamed it. (From a nerdy collector of traditional Japanese silks!) Gorgeous make!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thankyou that makes perfect sense now ☺️ oooh what a lovely thing to collect 💖

[@xanthanmum]

Hello, thanks for your videos. I love your Haori/Unfolding Jacket makes, they were so inspiring that I made one too.

[@emmawallaku3268]

Gorgeous. Love the colour combo too.

[@soniabutler6280]

I like the colour mixing. It gives the jacket a little twist of change from your others. It looks comfortable.

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Sonia 💕

[@willywonka1854]

absolutely beautiful!

[@jeans.9664]

Love your Wiksten Haori, and it looks so beautiful on you in your garden. Your new video segments are great, thank you for sharing!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thankyou Jean xx

[@thecamdenstitch]

Love this jacket on you as always Mel, I think the proportions are great on you. Unsurprisingly I also love the pink/yellow combo!!. B-roll footage looks really pro too xxx

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks JayJay, I think I’m going to make the collar wide again as it makes it a little too big with a narrow collar, the contrast has grown on me ☺️ glad you liked the b roll, I need more time I see in daylight so that I can do some more xx

[@kateglazier3726]

My favourite Wiksten was your first make, the pink boucle, just caught sight of you wearing it ironing in this video. I bought the pattern back then and still to make it up. You have done different fabrics and it shows how different a look is all being the same pattern.

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Kate ☺️💖 the pink is my fave too. It’s my most worn garment of all time! Ooh do keep us posted when you make yours up

[@kristiejennings9065]

I remember those fabrics you bought and what a great pattern choice. I really love the colors and how it all looks together. I think it will look great with anything. TFS!!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Kris 💕💕💕

[@kimkennedy90]

Beautiful jacket. The picture quality of your vlogs is so clear. The video inserts are great.

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Kim that’s great to hear ☺️

[@k3of5ks]

Such a great make Mel. Loved your blog post on your overalls too. You may want to try your edge stitch foot in addition to moving your needle for topstitching. Your me made tag is precious and I always look forward to seeing your flowers. 💕

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much so pleased that you liked them xxx

[@dorothygriffiths6626]

Hi Mel another beautiful make, you are so talented, love the colours. Big hugs and loves xxxxxx Dorothy 😘🙋🏻❤️🌟

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much Dorothy, it’s been worn lots already! Have a great bank holiday weekend xx

[@jenchampagne7627]

I really like the new video additions...very helpful!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Jennifer so glad that you liked them xx

[@muhlenstedt]

The video is very welldone and the jacket wonderful !

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much xx

[@brendarailton1082]

I think the error with the taffeta being on the collar is a wonderful mistake. I would have never thought to put those colors together put it looks great! Do you have a video on the overalls you are wearing along with the fabric type and name? I love your sense of color combinations! Thanks for all you videos I always enjoy watching them!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much Brenda, I was surprised too at how the colours worked together! Here is a link to the dungarees im wearing ☺️💖☺️💖 kzbin.info/www/bejne/q3mxppl6Zpl_os0

[@Penguinandpear]

Lovely make Mel, also love the b-roll, really adds to the video. I would welcome a details review of your handheld gimble, if thats something you'd like to do. Thanks for sharing x

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Claire, I enjoyed adding a little b roll ☺️💕

[@patriciabennett7866]

Oh I absolutely love this Wiksten!! You have done such a beautiful job on this😊👍❤

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thankyou Patricia ☺️💖 have a great week

[@clareharper9713]

It is a beautiful jacket. I lovely the accidental colours ☺

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Clare 💖 I’ve worn it loads already

[@jacquelinemoss3709]

Hi, really lovely jacket. You are so talented, I remember saying that last time I commented. Well done!!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much Jacqueline 💖💖💖

[@sallydingle321]

Great Wiksten jacket Mel 💝...love the colour and how great are those pockets👌😁😘

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Sally the pockets are amazing!! ☺️💖

[@tutorialeorigami5339]

Another great video, Mel! Love this version so much and I personally feel like the pink on the outside makes it even more special. Thank you for another inspiring video! PS: after seeing your picture on instagram I went straight to the fabric store and bought myself some linen with this jacket in mind :)

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much, that’s fabulous to hear, let me know how you get on with it ☺️💕

[@nancypollard4531]

I love the little me made tag. :)

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Nancy xx

[@foxxybrown291]

I Love the colour combinations xx

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thankyou, I wouldn’t have thought of putting mustard and pink together but love how they turned out 💖

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

I love your videos and that jacket is fab!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks so much Elizabeth ☺️ did you think it was better with the few “action vids” inserted? Xx

[@elizabethsawyer5906]

Handmade By Ditsy-Tulip Yes it was great! I love seeing you modelling the jacket.

[@kirstylikesstuff7390]

I'm really looking forward to doing this pattern! But I'm just wondering what size did you use/what size do you usually fit? And how much fabric did you use? I have about 2 metres of the fabric I want to use and I'm wondering if it'll be enough!

[@juliafarber6170]

The jacket is lovely! I am about to make my first. Is this the longest of the three lengths? Thank you!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Hi Julia, yes this is the longest version ☺️💖

[@louiselill1528]

I love this jacket

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Louise ☺️

[@janetmegson5402]

Lovely Jacket Mel, what size did you make, the pattern seems to run quite large.

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Janet I made the Xs, I think this one looks a little big as I’ve only colder the collar back a little rather than in half as it should be xx

[@maryboyer1782]

Do you have a new camera? The video quality seems much sharper!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

That’s great to hear ☺️ I’ve not had a new camera but used an app which seems to make it better quality x

[@zainylainy1]

Beautiful jacket but it looks a little big on you!

[@HandmadeByDitsyTulip]

Thanks Elaine, I think it’s because I’ve only folded the collar back a little as I’ve made several versions in the same size and they fit fine, this one definitely feels bigger though so much be the collar

[@lorrainewilliams7896]

Can't hear you over the music.