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Finished V1099 Jacket
September 20, 2009
I actually finished this at least a week ago, but I've been kind of obsessed with taking and putting my daily photo on Flickr, so it took me until today to get Adam to take photos!
Also, I am making a few changes to get my website in order. The About page still said I was 22....I am 26. But most importantly everything is a new colour! But if you come here and things look weird, I am working on it!
Anyway, here is the jacket.
Front:
Side (it is quite swingy. But it is short enough that it works, if that makes sense...I couldn't have a jacket this shape finishing on my hips, that would be dreadful):
Collar:
Contrast collar (I used a lovely goldy green silk organza):
The cute little sleeves:
Lining (I used some mystery silver lining fabric that looked nice, but was so thin and I hated working with it - I hope it wears ok):
I think this was quite a challenging project - it took me a long time to complete. The slow bits were the sleeves, hand sewing the lining in place around the hem and sleeve hems, and also sewing the sleeves in was a bit of a mission. But I really took my time and I'm glad, because I am really proud of the finished jacket. I think it is something I will definitely wear, and I think it could go to work or the pub, so it's a good item to have.
I am onto my next sewing project now! This morning I cut out some gorgeous purple silk satin for this DKNY dress, which I want to wear to our friends wedding in October. It is supposed to be easy, and I'm making it even easier by leaving out the pockets, so hopefully it will look nice and be done in time.
Posted by jen at September 20, 2009 04:31 PM
Comments
I think you did an amazing job. I love the sleeve detail too. Well done!
Posted by: Estee at September 20, 2009 07:24 PM
p.s. where do you buy your sewing pattern from? Do you buy them from this American website that you've linked to?
Posted by: Estee at September 20, 2009 07:26 PM
The jacket looks fantastic -- I love the sleeve details and the contrasting fabric at the collar.
Posted by: Stephanie at September 20, 2009 09:46 PM
Very cute gray jacket! I like that length on you. You're right, it would a tad maternity at hip length. I'm also impressed you finished all that hand sewing. I'm procrastinating on finishing a jacket because of the hand sewing. I shall be inspired by you.
Posted by: silvia at September 21, 2009 04:14 AM
I love, love, love it. It looks really good on you!
Posted by: Anna at September 22, 2009 09:59 AM
Well done on the jacket. It looks really impressive. The sleeve detail is lovely. P x x x
Posted by: Paula at September 22, 2009 11:24 AM
This is really amazing! I love your site - you're so talented and very inspirational...I'm just starting out in the world of craft and already have a mass of unfinished projects, must get hand sewing those hems right away! Can't wait to see your DKNY dress!
Posted by: Sadie at September 22, 2009 07:54 PM
Wow! This is amazingly beautiful. I've been popping in several times, but today I had to say something. Your blog is one of my favorite. Hello from France!
Posted by: Aurélie at September 25, 2009 03:54 PM