Thursday, September 11, 2008

Yes, I'm Still Sewing Chanel :-))

It's a busy time at this household. Oldest DD just left for a new boarding school and she's super excited, as she should be. Idyllwild Arts Academy offers everything an aspiring artist would crave, and I'm truly happy for her.
Youngest DD just started second grade, and she is as proud as can be :-)) She is also into performing arts and will attend her first acting class this Saturday.
As far as DH and myself; we're doing two workshops at the moment. Baby It's You, here at the Coast Theater in West Hollywood, and Million Dollar Quartet at the Goodman in Chicago. We'll be leaving for Chicago next week I believe, DH has a co-director on that production, and most of the cast has been with the show from the beginning so it's more important he spends the brunt of his time here in LA.
And as far as the jacket... I hope to take it to Chicago because it's quite warm. All that's left is the remainder of the fringe and the buttons, so it shouldn't be too hard. I added some Madeira Lana thread to the fringe on the organza because it was too black/white without it. Here are some sneak previews :-) I think, hope, pray- I will adore this jacket. 

Also, Thank you Sigrid, for providing the info on the Chanel YouTube video. It was fantastic watching it in its entirety. So inspiring. And wasn't it fascinating how they all buzz around that room, wearing lab coats! Makes me re-think my working wardrobe...


10 comments:

  1. One of these days we must coordinate visits to Chicago!
    Your jacket is looking fab.
    Idyllwilde - very cool ;)
    My eldest attended Interlochen for 4 yrs - 9-12 grades.

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  2. Your jacket is looking fabulous. Thanks for the great posts. I had bookmarked them so I could take my time to read them in depth.

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  3. Unbelievable work as always. Could I just ship my boucle fabric to you so you can make my Chanel jackets for me?!

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  4. This jacket is amazing, thanks for all the posts on your progress

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  5. Birgitte, you always put so much time and effort into your garments, with the most intricate details. Love the collar!! This is going to look better than an original Chanel.

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  6. Oh wow that jacket is going to be fabulous! I can't wait to see it! You really do put a lot of thought and effort in your projects.

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  7. Wow, what an incredible jacket you're creating! I look forward to seeing it all finished and on you.

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  8. Wow! I love what your'e doing on the collar here. I guess I'm really going to have to come down and see it in person!

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  9. Excellent, the collar makes it so special. Love the detail.

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