McCalls's M5538, Polartec Fleece Jacket Project



My new project has barely begun and I am already seeing the challenges ahead!  The fabric I have chosen is a Polartec Fleece.  I am not sure of the official weight/warmth but can say that it is a rather dense fleece and of a higher quality than others I have seen.  I began pinning & cutting my pattern pieces yesterday and noticed immediately that the 1 1/4 inch pins I was using were not quite long enough.  In addition they were tearing up my thumb working with the thickness and density of the fabric.  I found some 1 1/2" ball headed pins tucked away in my sewing case and these worked through the fabric better and were much easier on my fingers. 

 

Needle choice was also a question.  The above are special extra sharp needles and were designed for microfiber fabrics.  When starting a project like this, it's always good to start with a new needle &  make sure you are using the proper type.

I will be using 100% poly thread for this project.  It is recommended to be used with fleece.