It's like my navy denim jacket - something I have always wanted but never had until I made it for myself. It has pockets, a "waist"band, front fly and flat felled seams. A classic.
To cut down on bulk, I lined the pockets with some craft cotton I had, just for fun.
Since I was on a roll with finishing projects, I sewed three snaps to the embroidered linen jacket. I didn't cover them because, when I tried putting even the thin silk over the snap, it snagged and made the unsnapping difficult. I will probably always wear this jacket done up anyway. Now I just have to find new buttons.
Next, I pick-stitched the facings to the front of the navy linen blend jacket.
I used navy thread and you really can't see the stitching, which is what I wanted in this case.
Finally, I also finished the white jacket. I really like the accent of the wood buttons. What next!?
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Your white jacket looks great - very professional. The denim skirt is pretty cool too :)
You are sew awesome! I wish I had even a slight bit of your stick-to-it-iv-ness! If I did I would have more new clothes to wear just as you do! Thanks for the inspiration!
AlaskaBerninaGirl
Okay, I'm going to dig out the sewing machine and get working on a denim skirt. Those are awesome!
I love the fit of your denim skirt.... so much so that I just found and bought a copy of that same pattern. :)
Thanks all! Although it is casual, I think a classic navy denim skirt is so versatile - like jeans, it goes with practically everything. Today however, I am back to wearing the white denim because there are only a couple of weeks of Summer left and then I'll have to put it away!
Ruth, that pattern works well but you should know that I have modified it by lengthening it quite a bit and by lengthening it, I also changed the angle of the flare (the A-line) so it is straighter. I also gained some weight since I bought the pattern so I have made it bigger by simply adding an inch (or so!) to the back seam allowance and also to the waistband. It seems to be very forgiving in that department. I made it short the first time and it was just too short for someone well past 40. Now that I am 50, I have added length to it again. :)
Julia, just too cool! I can't believe how busy you've been. I love it all...but I have a special weakness for the linen jacket....
Carmen, forgot to say thanx! But since we have been emailing each other, I know you will forgive me. :) Also, you'll get to see the jacket in action tomorrow!
Yes, I saw your modifications in your white skirt version. I have a rtw skirt that is very similar, and this pattern (it came today!) will be the jumping off point for me to duplicate it.
Thank you for the inspiration!
You are entirely welcome Ruth!
Very creaative post
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