I made my first Metra Blazer about a year ago, and it is such a beautiful make. I used a houndstooth double knit I got as a remnant from Spotlight and it came together fairly well. I think one of the only problems I had with it was that I ran out of black knit interfacing when doing the pockets so I had to use white instead. It wasn’t a problem per say, but if the pockets pop open when I move, you can see a hint of the white in there.

One thing I really love about this jacket is the ability to dress it up or down. I trialed pairing it with some black slacks and heels for a dressy look and then switched to skinny cut jeans and sneakers for a more casual look. It switched between the two effortlessly. Which I think could easily be replicated with other printed fabrics as well.

The pattern does say it is for an intermediate sewer, however I really think that if you are willing to give it a go, an adventurous beginner could learn a lot and produce a decent jacket themselves.