You know when you finish something that you know will work? And you know you will love it til it falls apart? That's my red jacket.
This turned out to be such a great perfect wardrobe basic. It's made with lightweight red wool, lined in a pretty bright coral. I love this combination lately.
I made view A, size 16 C cup. The pattern fit nicely, I had to narrow the shoulders just a bit, which is pretty unusual for me. Other than that, A perfect fit! I eliminated the flap pocket and added welt pockets instead, which I described in an earlier post.
My other modification was to have three front buttons instead of two...for the "lock and load."
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| with my Anthro-Inspired tunic |
I can't think of a more versatile piece for my wardrobe. A simple red jacket can be worn a million ways...without it looking too "uniform-y."
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| with my newly made ivory bow blouse |
Another edition for the Basic Wardrobe Sewalong!
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You did a wonderful job! Very stylish jacket.
ReplyDeleteAmazing jacket, Lynne, it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteOoooh! I think this is one of my favorite pieces that you've made. I really love it with the print dress!
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ReplyDeleteLynne - that jacket is awesome! Great job. I love that dress and the nude pumps. g
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your new jacket is simply stunning! Beautifully finished, it looks to fit perfectly, and that colour! Now I want one just like it ;)
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how versatile red is- almost a neutral! You did a great job, the fit is perfect and since this is a classic jacket, I am sure you will wear it and wear it! I am just a tinsy bit jealous:-)
ReplyDeleteThe red is a fantastic color on you! I love it with the denim shirt. It's so beautifully tailored too!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love it, Lynne! The jacket fits nicely and the color just gorgeous. Why don't I have one of these in my closet?!
ReplyDeleteHurray for red as a neutral! I still think back fondly of a red velveteen blazer I wore in college ... let us not dwell on how many decades ago. Lovely job of sewing this versatile garment.
ReplyDeleteThat's beautiful! When you show one of your jackets, I always want to sew a similar one for me! Thanks for lots of inspiration.
ReplyDeleteYour jacket looks great!! It makes me feel like I should have one in my closet.
ReplyDeleteThis is great! You're right- it looks like a great wardrobe piece without being too much like a uniform. It's full of win! :)
ReplyDeleteWOW! What an excellent job you did on that jacket. The fit is fantastic. Great work and thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLooks beautiful! :)
ReplyDeleteWow - I can see why you love it so much. The fit is great and that colour looks wonderful on you.
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket and so versatile. It looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteI found an Eddie Bauer jacket in their new catalog that I just love, but it's way to expensive. This jacket looks pretty much like that one. Was this jacket hard to make for a beginner? I'm beyond beginner but wouldn't consider myself very good. I like the 3 buttons better than the 2. I'm tall so will probably have to add length?
ReplyDeleteThis will be my first lined jacket, so I need to make one that won't discourage me for future jackets.
I LOVE the red, but I think I"ll try first with some $1yd olive green twill that I found on clearance. I"d love some feedback.
susie
ssarge AT owc.net
Lynne......
ReplyDeleteAre you taking orders? Love the jacket and the fit. Looks great. A tailor could not have done better.
I love that dress
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