That jacket is lovely, but I have to agree, looks much sleeker shorter. It’s clearly beautifully made and well worth the effort to adjust it 😊

Thought your jacket was ok but when you tucked it up I agree that the shorter length looks much better ❤

Dianne, this was really interesting as I have strained my back several times after cutting out on the dining room table because of bending forward over it and getting into awkward positions. I like your solution. 😊xx

Hope your back has improved Dianne and that you're back to being able to sew! I love the grey jumper - it's right up my street! xx

Ooh, back pain is tricky. Get better soon Dianne.. I agree the quilted jacket looks better on you in a shorter length. It's worth the effort if you are going to wear it.

yeh defo take the coat up into a jacket xxx

So sorry you are struggling with back pain, I hope you recover soon. I made the Burda skirt after watching your sew along. I added the lining as you described and it worked perfectly. I made mine out of a black thick ribbed cord and I love it. After seeing the lovely sweater you found in your closet I need to put that pattern on my wish list! Can’t wait to see how your jacket comes out.

Hi Diane. I hope you’re feeling better. I can relate. Regarding dark sweater, I made that or a similar pattern, not sure without looking right now, but I don’t wear mine either because the design limits my arm movement! I made it in a beautiful ponte print, and I will occasionally pull it out to wear for a nice, short dinner out or something similar. I don’t feel comfortable wearing it all day. Nice jacket whatever you choose for it. I like the lining too.

Hi Diane! I’m so sorry to hear that you hurt your back. I feel your pain because last week I hurt my back lifting my 10 month old granddaughter. I had to put my sewing plans on hold for a few days as I rested my back. Hope you will heal quickly. I like the top you made and especially the sleeves. I think that’s a good idea to shorten the jacket so you will be more comfortable wearing it. When you showed it shorter I thought it suited you better. Feel better soon. 💖💐

Sorry to hear about your back Dianne it affects everthing you do, hopfully you will feel well soon.Blue denim jacket looks do good on you but now you have worked out why you havent been reaching for it, once altered you will get more wear out of it. Have a good week Susan🌺🌼🌸🌻

Hope your back recovers soon Dianne. Sending you best wishes 💝

I really sympathise with you and your back, I have trouble with my back and I've invested in a height adjustable table for cutting and sewing so I don't have to crawl around on the floor.

I'm actually trying to cheer myself up watching your lovely vlogs because - snap! last Tuesday, standing at the kitchen sink, I sneezed violently and something twanged in the lower back. So no sewing, I haven't even been able to take the dog out, husband is having to do everything round the house. I've had a few bouts of this ever since years ago I idiotically tried to push the car (ended up in A&E that time), It's a scary kind of pain isn't it, and painkillers don't really help. I have a kind of corset-like back support but I'm not convinced it does much good. You just have let time pass, it will get better.

Oh Diane, I'm sorry you injured your back. 😮😮😮 I pray it resplves itself soon. Do you have anyone to help you?

I was going to suggest a bright scarf. Or a belt around the middle? It's beautiful, you obviously spent a lot of time on it ❤😊

Hello Diane, I think it would look lovely shorter as you say. An awful lot of work but much better to be worn. 😊

I'm not sure shortening the jacket will be an improvement to my eye....what I would focus on is the neckline. I'd be interested to see it on you with a colourful scalf or over your lovely hoody covering the neckline ....which looks unbalanced with the rest of the jacket design...I think the jacket looks great on yours as it is apart from the neck!