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I wanted a jacket that looked scholarly or equestrian. This blazer is Simplicity 5935. I altered the pattern and took out the shoulder pads, the cuffs, and the fake-pockets (I hate those!). I think there are some mistakes in the pattern. I had to take in the sleeves two inches and I still have plenty of room to wear a sweater underneath. That said, it’s fully lined and I love the pleat in the back. I was planning on the elbow patches from the beginning. I basically made the jacket just because I wanted patches!
Material Notes
I used a stretch brushed velvet, but it could be done using almost anything.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Feb 8, 2012, 09.03 PMby kikiclothing
you look amazing! by kikiclothing
I can’t find this pattern. where did you get it?
May 14, 2011, 06.20 AMby joost52
For the record I’d like to state that you look smoking hot in this jacket! I’m going to be keeping an eye out for a nice fabric and as soon as I have one, and I have to get me that pattern! Thanks for sharing :)
Jan 30, 2011, 05.44 PMby xxlyshxx
i loveee this jackets. looks really difficult to make though
Jan 28, 2011, 01.03 PMby lclausewitz
Oddly, with those glasses, you sort of look like one of my juniors back in high school days (damn, I feel old thinking how many years have passed since then). I might have to pester her to let me make her something like this….
Dec 13, 2010, 06.54 PMby easbrooke
I love the shape of this jacket, the color you chose and the fabric! Now I want one! :)
Dec 12, 2010, 03.16 PMby tarrita
I almost bought a jacket just like this from Banana Republic. Very nice job. Looks great.
Dec 12, 2010, 01.07 AMby sophie11
Great job – may just have to copy it completely! This is your version of “I’m on a horse!”
Dec 11, 2010, 05.47 PMby earthenwings
This is absolutely beautiful! Great job!
Dec 11, 2010, 11.18 AMby paranoire
LOVELY!
you look so cute :D
Dec 11, 2010, 11.15 AMby Ruffles Gazebo
oh i love the elbow patches too!
Dec 10, 2010, 05.54 PMby chromachord
Really pretty! Oh man, wish I could make something like this.
Dec 10, 2010, 09.03 AMby jodieclark
Wow! Looks amazing.
Dec 10, 2010, 03.16 AMby erica-penton
Thank you everyone!
@ morphomixstress: Yes! A horse would have been the perfect accessory. I will have to put that on my Christmas list!
Dec 10, 2010, 02.24 AMby kkmatti
lovely jacket. Looks great with those boots!
Dec 9, 2010, 11.12 PMby celinaj
WOW! A classic. Great details. Love the fabric, the color and the elbow patches. And a great model too! ;)
Dec 9, 2010, 11.05 PMby inaida
OH!!! I love this jacket!!! I love the color! it’s so wearable!
Dec 9, 2010, 10.16 PMby strawberrypancakesbykim
This is awesome! I love the color/style combo – it’s awesome! I want one! :-)
Dec 9, 2010, 09.09 PMby runningwithscissors1
Great jacket!
Dec 9, 2010, 07.51 PMby fashionfreek
I love your jacket. Nice going!
Dec 9, 2010, 07.06 PMby rchavez215
Looks great! you did a fantastic job!
Dec 9, 2010, 06.49 PMby mamamodista
Great job, it really suits you (pardon the pun!)
Dec 9, 2010, 05.23 PMby farahajh
Very nice jacket. well done, I love it.
Dec 9, 2010, 04.32 PMby vanessa
Looks fab!
Dec 9, 2010, 04.20 PMby morphomixstress
Ha. All you need now is a tan colored horse with a long flowing blonde mane and white patches. The boots are awesome to by the way. Congrats on the elbow patches.