Newbie constructing a sherriffmuir type jacket

[Dixiecat]

That does sound interesting. Don't forget to add a seam allowance. (as Burda patterns are known for being without them)

Can't wait to see a pic, or 20.

I'm afraid you're behind the times. Any Burda pattern purchased in North America has had seam allowances included for some years now.

I believe that any produced for the European market will still be of the adding seam allowance type.