Sometimes, you go into a project with very limited expectations, but find the design or fabric, takes you to a level you just weren’t expecting. This jacket was made, using fabric picked up from an estate sale. Its most definitely vintage fabric, that has that faint, “old lady”, stored for way too long smell. My original plan was to use this fabric as a test for the pattern, to help me sort out any foibles or alterations I might need to make. I assumed the tweed was a bit dodgy, and I thought the lining was polyester. However, as I handled the fabric more, I realised I had proper super soft wool tweed, and a stunning piece of bold patterned silk. This fabric and pattern inspired me to invest in a tailors ham, learn how to steam seams, set in sleeves and bag out a hem. It took me over a month to complete, but I now have a fabulous wool jacket for work.
The simplicity, but also stylish details in the design are fabulous.
And of course the lining is wild …… I on the other hand …. am a stunned mullet. I think this could be classed as the “finished a complicated project and now need a nap” image.
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