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The materials for this project were entirely free—my neighbors were throwing out the silk I used for the lining, a student gave me the tweed, and a friend’s boyfriend donated the leather buttons. Based on McCall’s M5759, I cut the sleeves to 3/4 length.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Jacket/Blazer
- Material
- Silk, Wool
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Feb 11, 2011, 05.34 PMby kstyled
Throwing away silk? ACK!!!!! I hope you showed them the results of their “trash”! LOVELY !!!!
Feb 8, 2011, 04.24 PMby kt4309
What an inspiration! I have sewing envy.
Feb 6, 2011, 04.37 AMby u120418
It is gorgeous. I love the lining!
Feb 6, 2011, 12.11 AMby amberlove
This jacket is wonderful. Striking, with clean lines, visually interesting, but wearable everyday! I love it
Feb 5, 2011, 02.41 AMby LindsayTNYC
Well done!
Feb 4, 2011, 08.18 PMby dstasko
thanks so much for the kind words everyone! I like wearing this with olive-green armwarmers when it’s chilly out….
Feb 4, 2011, 06.36 PMby chillwear
Really cute jacket, I have this pattern, will have to make this jacket.
Feb 4, 2011, 06.34 PMby frkbustad
This is an amazing jacket! Lovely! The fabric-and-buttons-combo are great.
Feb 4, 2011, 05.31 PMby Testosterone
Yep, you get it!
That jacket is everything which is right with sewing. Stylish, eco-friendly, and with enough unxpected elements to make it a “piece” in your wardrobe for years.
Dyeing the silk shows vision, nerve, and a real sense of play.
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Feb 4, 2011, 06.27 PMby dejanu
I agree! It’s very sylish.
Feb 4, 2011, 02.45 PMby amaydak
This is such a great jacket, wonderful job!
Feb 4, 2011, 01.22 PMby FabricUiPhoneApp
Very resourceful…and it takes confidence to use mismatched leather buttons. Congrats. I should do that with my leather buttons. I’ve a bunch that don’t quite match….
Feb 4, 2011, 12.05 PMby milkyway
Love it really stylish!!
Feb 4, 2011, 11.53 AMby tranquiltornado
This jacket is gorgeous!!! Excellent job. I love the buttons they remind me of my Grandads cardigan.
Feb 4, 2011, 11.46 AMby peipe
The jacket looks fantastic – congratulations! You did a very good job and the lining gives it that extra kick!
Feb 4, 2011, 11.40 AMby peipe
The jacket looks fantastic – congratulations! You did a very good job and the lining gives it that extra kick!
Feb 4, 2011, 09.22 AMby zaarissima
I love the shape of the jacket – it is not common! the high collar and the diagonal placket I like very much!
Feb 4, 2011, 08.22 AMby jodieclark
Thanks for the inspiration, I think I’ll be making one of these next winter, it’s just gorgeous!
Feb 4, 2011, 07.26 AMby jessdunstan
Divine! I love jackets and this one is so unique so I think I should get the pattern and give this one a try.
Feb 4, 2011, 06.59 AMby dstasko
thank you! The lining was originally cream silk with bright orange flowers, then I dyed it pink.
Feb 4, 2011, 06.53 AMby Jurgita Vizbariene
All the best !