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Inspired by my first go at a blazer and some pics I saw online, I decided to try a second one in a crazy print. I am always captivated by the quilting cottons at the fabric store, and fell for this beautiful Japanese print. I don’t wear glasses, so I guess this was my subconscious way of getting in on the thick-rimmed glasses craze. Fun and functional and perfect for work or the weekend.
I also took another go at the hong kong seam finish , but this time only for the center back seam. The others I left hidden with french seams .
So excited to wear this to work this week :)
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Spring
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Jacket/Blazer
- Style
- Casual, Classic, Geek, Preppy
- Material
- Cotton, Linen
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Dec 10, 2011, 01.04 AMby corinaladue
This is awesome! I love the color and the print.
Jul 16, 2011, 02.52 PMby iljalamalice
beautiful!
Jun 7, 2011, 05.37 AMby Sofiagynther
Haha! It’s perfect!
Feb 17, 2011, 05.39 PMby madebymeg
Thank you everyone!!
Feb 17, 2011, 02.51 PMby LindsayTNYC
I love this! Very creative and whimsical. Well done.
Feb 17, 2011, 02.03 PMby dinoprincesschar
wow that is so quirky!
Feb 17, 2011, 10.49 AMby gfoster
I love this fabric & of course the blazer. It reminds me of an Orla Kiely print. Where did you get the fabric? Would love to make an A line skirt with this.
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Feb 17, 2011, 05.39 PMby madebymeg
Echino cotton/linen Ni-co Glasses in Gold :)
Feb 17, 2011, 07.55 PMby gfoster
Thanks a million. Just found some on Fabric worm. A Line skirt here I come!
Feb 17, 2011, 06.27 AMby loyl8
great fantastic job!! I love the fabric choice great glasses and color!!! looks great on you.
Feb 17, 2011, 04.56 AMby shellidawn
GREAT JOB!!!!! …and, may I say the fabric is AWESOME!!!!!!!!!
Feb 17, 2011, 03.56 AMby MissMarlo
this is awesome! I love the fabric and you did a beautiful job.
Feb 17, 2011, 03.01 AMby littlewren
this is amazingly fab! Love it!
Feb 17, 2011, 01.36 AMby Natalia *
Love, Love, Love!!!
Feb 16, 2011, 11.46 PMby lunatepetal
what a great fun blazer!! LOVE!
Feb 16, 2011, 07.17 PMby Natasha Venzke
I’m in love with this jacket, it’s so cool
Feb 16, 2011, 07.06 PMby onlysonly
Love this jacket! What a wonderful pairing of pattern & color!
Feb 16, 2011, 06.35 PMby dejanu
This is a funky blazer. Nice job!
Feb 7, 2011, 06.48 AMby gatonju
This is amazing! I am always so nervous about making blazers. I have tons of blazer patterns. Your’s is an absolute inspiration. I especially love the hong kong seams. They are time consuming but well well worth it!
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Feb 7, 2011, 04.19 PMby madebymeg
you can do it! this was my second blazer attempt and it went much more smoothly the second time.
Feb 4, 2011, 07.26 PMby maggyy
I love it!!! This fabric is so beautiful!
Feb 2, 2011, 01.32 PMby integerclub
This is really cute, that fabric looks so cheerful, as do you!
Feb 2, 2011, 03.23 AMby cantare
This fabric is so flippin cute, I want it! I had a sweater yrs ago that had glasses on it and wore it to its pilling end! Great job with the pattern. Blazers are the shiz.
Feb 2, 2011, 12.53 AMby kelepso
Very fun and cute!
Feb 1, 2011, 11.42 PMby junaluska
Oooh I like it! The print is awesome, and I like how the color is unexpected but very pretty and unique.
Feb 1, 2011, 09.32 PMby cupcakedreammachine
I have been in love with this fabric since I first saw it a few months ago, but wondered what would be the best use. I think you nailed it!
Feb 1, 2011, 09.21 PMby amberlove
Looks fantastic. I love unexpected prints in clothing!
Feb 1, 2011, 02.53 PMby sweetiepiebakery
i love this use of the echino! i’m very tempted to try it!
Feb 1, 2011, 02.13 PMby loulourosa
what a fun jacket, and nice details as well! love it!
Feb 1, 2011, 12.04 PMby lalunanueva
it is so cool! I love the fabric
Feb 1, 2011, 12.01 PMby lizajane09
I love this! Great print.
Feb 1, 2011, 11.48 AMby Liora Litman-Cohen
amazing job! looks really really good on you.i allmost bought a pink fabric like this here in Israel.may i ask how much did it cost? here it was a little expensive…
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Feb 1, 2011, 04.30 PMby madebymeg
it was about $18.50 a yard, so yeah… but possibly worth it for something you love!
Feb 1, 2011, 07.38 PMby Liora Litman-Cohen
Here it was in about 25% more expensive… but yes,sure it’s worth it! it was marketed also as a home decore fabric for soffas and such.i wanted to buy the pink one.
Feb 1, 2011, 11.12 AMby pambox
cool blazer. love japanese cottons.