Boy did I learn a lot whilst making this jacket. It took a long time to complete, mostly because of all the hand finishing. More photos and info posted here and I will do a follow up post to detail all the niggly bits!
Wool outer, poly satin lining, sparkly raspberry buttons!
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Oct 30, 2012, 08.19 PMby makelounge
Perfect job! also nice photos – thanks for sharing
Oct 25, 2012, 07.59 AMby loulourosa
Nice, it was worth all the effort!
Oct 23, 2012, 04.55 AMby Ralf Schmitz
this is a great job you did! i am totally in love with your styling and the jacket is hot-couture!!!
Oct 22, 2012, 12.45 PMby groovymama
Fantastic Janene – you look so elegant. These blue and purple colors look fantastic on you.
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Oct 22, 2012, 12.52 PMby janene
Thanks so much groovymama. I was so poorly that day. Big sunglasses are a good guise!
Oct 21, 2012, 05.22 AMby misumihaela
I like very much the details from playing with fabrick colours. Looks like the week project :-)
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.28 AMby janene
Thanks so much :-)
Oct 21, 2012, 03.29 AMby kisses
Nice fabric…and your jacket looks great
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.28 AMby janene
Thank you Kisses :-)
Oct 20, 2012, 11.32 PMby schnui
Beautifully made and tailored Janene, plus it looks great on you.
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.28 AMby janene
Thank you Schnui! Had to learn on the job!
Oct 20, 2012, 10.30 PMby sweetharte
Looks perfect for work and play!
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.27 AMby janene
Thank you. Yes I do think it will be a great cross over jacket :-)
Oct 20, 2012, 07.52 PMby Linda74Sews
Looks lovely on you. Nicely done and worth the extra time to finish the details.
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.27 AMby janene
Thank you Linda :-)
Oct 20, 2012, 06.35 PMby Mary Athey
The jackets gorgeous. you choose beautiful fabric and the buttons are a nice touch. great photos as well. i love this x
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.27 AMby janene
Thank you Mary. Mr Ooobop! bought the fabric for me and took the photos! But I did choose the buttons! x
Oct 20, 2012, 06.34 PMby Anne Wagenhauser
Love, love, love!! Brilliant job!
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Oct 21, 2012, 07.14 AMby janene
Thank you Anne :-)