... and here I am with a black jacket. And a coat. Well, the coat is nearly finished, just not very inspired with all this heat going on. The jacket is for oldest DD who's at boarding school. Sure hope it fits; we never did get around to making a muslin. It's made with stretch cotton and silk so I think it will be okay. I used BWOF 8-2008-115 and made very few adjustments, but I did have to deal with the fact that the pattern is for non-fraying wool with raw edge finishes, which of course I couldn't do with the cotton. It looks okay but LOVES cat hair (and thread and anything else that cares to show up).
The peplum and back belt is an interesting feature I think.
The lining is pretty wild.
I like the little details on this pattern, like the sleeve darts...
... and the vents with sleeve bands that go toward the front. I attached the band to the back sleeve seam, whereas the pattern has the band attached by buttons and no vent.
Hope it's preppy enough for my "gossip girl" fashionista...
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Okay, so I made a muslin of the vintage Pierre Cardin suit but I'm still waiting for the fabric. NY Fashion Center usually are quite fast but this time it's been two+ weeks :( They sent me an email more than a week after I ordered and said it would be delayed, which I think was kinda late to notify me. If the fabric is fabulous, I'll forgive and forget. If not, there won't be any more orders from me.
But the suit is gorgeous so I'll probably make it even without a contest :))
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And thank you for the lovely comments on Warren and Jan's work. I'll be sure to show him when I go down there again. :))
WOW, your daughter will absolutely love this jacket. It is beautiful and I think it will more than preppy :) I love those sleeve darts!
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Beautiful. She will love it. BWOF consistently has the BEST jackets!!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing jacket, your dd is going to love it.
ReplyDeleteYou have one lucky daughter. The jacket is gorgeous!! Love the lining. Keep cool.
ReplyDeleteHumm How is it possible to whistle by writting... oh I went to bording school as well and the nuns told me not to whistle... Since I don't listen wwwwiiiiiiitttttwwooooo this is a jacket I would have hugged my mother for 2 days if she would have made this for me. I love everything about it. Is the lining silk ? The back belt or martingale in French is such a great detail for which I always fall. Wonderful... humm I am fully jealous of the 96 degrees. Plus, I am so curious about the Pierre Cardin. For the fabric choice on my side, I will try to post pictures. Thank you for your much appreciated comments. Anne form Montreal (North Pole)
ReplyDeleteOh wow, that's gorgeous! It looks mega expensive so I'm sure your fashionista will approve. LOL!
ReplyDeleteOMG all I can do it giggle with glee at seeing such a supremely beautiful creation!! This has been on my list since I first saw it! LOVE LOVE LOVE IT!!! I can't wait until the cold sets back in so I can get started on my wool version. LOVE THIS! Did i tell you I love it? Well I do!
ReplyDeleteI am so loving that jacket. Your daughter's friends will be jealous.
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is WONDERFUL! Love your lining and your label!
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is fabulous! Love the lining and the label! I hope your daughter loves it!
ReplyDeleteThis is perfect. Thank you mom, I love it. I can't wait to see you this weekend (and the jacket). I have a surprise for you as well that I made in Design elective.
ReplyDeleteWOW! I love the whole thing, especially the cuff buttons that come undone. And it's not 96 everywhere. Send your dd to London and she can wear it every day.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully tailored jacket. You did a superb job.
ReplyDeleteBreathtaking jacket with lovely details for your lucky daughter! I'm certain she will like it!
ReplyDeleteFabulous jacket! Every detail is superb. Very high end look.
ReplyDeleteWow, I love the back on that.
ReplyDeleteThat is a gorgeous jacket, and I LOVE the lining.
ReplyDeleteGreat details on that fantastic jacket! I'm sure your daughter will really love it.
ReplyDeleteWell, if the jacket is not Gossip Girl enough for your daughter you can pass it along to me! That is gorgeous, I love all the details on it.
ReplyDeleteThere is NO way she won't love this jacket. Very GG, if you ask me! Great lining, too.
ReplyDeleteI love the lining and the wonderful buttons! Sooo gorgeous :-)
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful jacket. I've wondered about ordering from NY Fashion Center. Which fabric are you getting for your vintage suit?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket, and if she doesn't like it, she's very foolish, which I doubt, since she's your DD. :) Gorgeous details; the belt, cuffs, darts, lining, label, all just perfect. I'm sure she'll be the envy of all her friends (and enemies) and what could be better at school? What a good Mom you are.
ReplyDeleteOMG, that is one fabulous jacket! I cannot show it to my DD because she will want one just like it and my sewing skills are nowhere near yours.
ReplyDeleteGreat details on this jacket, Birgitte. And, I love the lining. Wool or not, this will be one wonderful jacket for several seasons. I hope you and DD wear the same size so that when she tires of it you can enjoy it all over again!
ReplyDeleteLove it with all the little details. The label is so cute. your daughter will love it too, I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteThat is an absolutely gorgeous jacket, I would wear it in a heatwave!
ReplyDeleteSuperb! What a beautiful work of art.
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