DH came home with a brand new camera and boy is it good; Canon EOS 7D... And I got a remote control so now I can take pictures in all kinds of places.
As you can see I had to add a design detail... the sleeves were waaay to long after hanging on the form so long (remember I cut them on bias). I shortened them in two different places and added some fabric DH brought home from Moods.
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| If I only had a waist like this... |
And here I am... This first one is how I like to wear it, open and casual- except I normally wear clogs not sky-high platforms...
The black jeans I wore to the Tonys. And the platforms. Boy was it a long show...
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| My hair looked way better at the Tonys :) |
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| Notice the remote, and also the black bag- it's a shoe bag, this was before I actually put them on... |
Now I don't feel so guilty :) The pictures is the hard part I and I dread taking them. Next will be the review. I'm posting some more pictures on Flickr, mostly construction photos here's the link
That is the most amazing jacket. Incredible job.
ReplyDeleteAmazing! You did such an incredible job.
ReplyDeleteWow, that's a lot of jacket. I love it. Thanks for sharing your journey.
ReplyDeleteBTW, how much does it weight and what else did you wear to the Tonys?
I am speechless. You made it so beautifully and wear it so well. This deserves a new camera and a Tony.
ReplyDeleteI so wish I could walk about six feet behind you just so I could watch the reaction of people you meet when they see that jacket! I've loved following the whole saga and I'm so glad it's finished and going out on the town!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome, its clear such a lot of work went into this jacket, but it was definitely worth it.
ReplyDeleteAmazing. You must be so proud of yourself! (OT, whenever I read Balmain I think of the Leonard Cohen - I think - song, So long Marianne. He sings something like "Her clothes were all made by Balmain..." Made by Birgitte might be even better.
ReplyDeleteYet another stunning creation. Well done.
ReplyDeleteWow, it's fantastic! Looks fabulous on you!
ReplyDeleteI can see you now strutting your stuff in NYC. Gorgeous workmanship and detail.
ReplyDeleteWhat a WOW piece! Great job sticking with it and completing such a monumental project. It is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteStunning work. All the hard work paid off. The jacket is fabulous. I love it unbuttoned with jeans!
ReplyDeleteWow is right. Kudos for sticking with this and finishing it. It's just a gorgeous piece and you wear it so well.
ReplyDeleteWhoa B - the jacket is stunning.
ReplyDeleteWow! Fabulous detail - I like it open too - and love the new Canon 7D...have the 5D and it's great!
ReplyDeleteThe result is really amazing!!!! I am so impressed.
ReplyDeleteWow!! My jaw just dropped and I stared at hte pictures for a little bit! It's simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteBirgitte! What an amazing job! Your jacket is fabulous! I wish I had a fraction of your sewing/embroidery skills... Thank you so much for sharing with us!
ReplyDeleteYou are a wizard, a beautiful wizard. It is a privilege to journey with you on your magic rides. Mary M. Mohr
ReplyDeleteWow! I've followed along and and happy for you that you've finished it and can wear it! The beadwork is amazing.
ReplyDeleteWow, just amazing! Great fix on the sleeves too. It suits you so well too :)
ReplyDeleteAs usual,another stunner. It's perfect for you. My mind boggles at the amount of work you put into this.
ReplyDeleteOh my...this jacket is fantastic! The details are amazing. You look awesome in it.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on finishing the jacket! It is so impressive that you managed to keep working on such a big project for so long. And the finished jacket looks absolutely stunning.
ReplyDeleteI have been looking forward to seeing the outcome of this project for so long. It is totally amazing, stunning, eyecatching. Definitely 21st century heirloom sewing.
ReplyDeleteAmazing jacket! Not only does it fit perfectly, but it also looks like a piece of art. Well done.
ReplyDeleteOUTSTANDING!
ReplyDeleteI'm guessing your DH was very proud to walk with you on Tony night! This was so worth the wait. I love every little inch of it. The pictures by the pool with it open over jeans and loose shirt are UBER cool. You are a force to be reckoned with! :-)) I still have a project floating around in my mind based on the (much) simpler denim version of this jacket with angled braid closures, and hope to do that someday soon. Thank you for the endless inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI'm with you, the casual open way is my favorite of the looks you posted. And it looks much better ON you than on the dress form, IMO. Well done!
ReplyDeleteWOW, it looks GORGEOUS!! You did an outstanding job!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an astounding piece and outstanding workmanship. You must be as proud as a peacock or you should be. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous. I love the styling with the jeans, you looks absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteSo talented!! I love it and glad you are resting in Laguna!
ReplyDeleteI am so so impressed. What an amazing jacket! It looks great on you.
ReplyDeletefabulous beyond comprehension, Birgette.
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