This time I'm doing things a little faster and it's mainly because of the fabric I chose. It is so thin and lightweight and made up of mostly ribbon yarn, making it impossible to deal with without fusing it first- and I fused the entire piece before I cut. This one is for DD, who just turned 16 :)) She's not a die-hard preppy anymore, but she is so excited about this. The fabric is from Mood in Los Angeles. It's really a great store with so much to choose from, but I dislike that they never have a clue about the fiber content or where it came from.
Below is the pattern I'm using:
BWOF 04-2008-120
I obviously omitted the collar, and also the slanted front. It will have three quarter length sleeves and pockets.I had decided not to use fringe this time around but I couldn't find the right trim. So, I bought some B & W hounds tooth, cut strips on the bias and added the only trim I could find that worked. I wanted it to be controlled (aka not my usual frilly fiesta :)) so it's pressed down and cut short-short.
The lining is quilted on as usual; Lindsay T, it isn't hard and doesn't take a lot of time AND since you got the magnifiers, threading the needle for hand stitching the lining seams in place will be a piece of cake ;)
This is my third Chanel style project and it is true that it gets easier with practice. I haven't needed too look up anything so far, it's all in the memory bank.
I'm tempted to make myself another one, but that will have to wait until the Balmain jacket is done.
DD also wants a ruffle blouse. I've been looking around for something like what Chanel is showing in their fall collection but no luck so far. If anyone has any ideas please share :))
Pray tell-how is this the "speedy way"?????? Looks fantastic!!! Sovintage has a ruffle blouse- Vintage Simplicity 7027-very ruffley!!!! Etsy has some in the vintage patterns also-you might have to go through them....truly a frilly fiesta!!!
ReplyDeleteI want to know the speedy way, too. Your work is so great, can't wait to see this all finished. Lucky dd.
ReplyDeleteLooks good! I love what you did with the trim.
ReplyDeleteYou have one very lucky teenager! The trim is a great idea. It's very hard to find ready made trim that isn't stiff and heavy in my mind.
ReplyDeleteAbout Mood never knowing what anything is, well you'll just have to come to NY to shop at Mood. First of all, its about 3 times the size and there is always someone who knows what something is.
Ooh. It looks great so far.
ReplyDeleteYour work is beautiful, and this will be a lovely piece as well.
ReplyDeleteHappy sweet 16! Such a special time. I love the gorgeous couture things you make for your daughters!
ReplyDeleteLucky girl, this is going to be gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket. I just realised that you are the person who made the most beautiful jacket that I have ever seen (the Chanel with the frills). I am looking for a tutorial on quilting lining. I cant really see how it is done and am just about to start my Chanel jacket.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great way of making your own trim, I love it, it looks beautiful.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Okay, maybe I will do a little quilting when I get around to making Annie's faux-Chanel jacket. Keep us posted on this jacket's progress, please!
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