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This little jacket was very quick and easy to make. It has a self-faced collar and button facing, but I improvised a facings of my own so that I could use a contrasting fabric I liked as a lining.
I had the buttons specially-made at a place called Buttonmania, and it wasn’t even that expensive, under $10 for four and I think they really are worth it, the finish is much more professional.
I am going to make another, but I’ll use a heavier weight of fabric. I want to make one in wool, I think maybe it’d look good in snow white :o)
Material Notes
Red polyester crepe from Spotlight, printed cotton lining from Patchwork on Central Park.
Difficulty
Novice
Categories
Credits
Buttonmania, level 2 Nicholas Building, Swanston St Melbourne.
- Pattern
Very Easy Very Vogue #V8414
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Jul 27, 2008, 11.55 PMby Angela Ashley Chiew
This is the cutest! I’m looking for a little jacket pattern too so I might have to hunt this one down. I LOVE your buttons. I have to check that store out! What do you think you’ll wear your jacket with?
Jul 26, 2008, 09.26 PMby josee91
wow adorable :) stunning color
Jul 15, 2008, 02.37 PMby Vivat Veritas
wow it looks great! love the color, style and everything!
Jul 14, 2008, 03.33 PMby jenniferelizabeth
Wow, thanks for all the comments! I have added the pattern info to the credits. I’d love to see other people’s versions!! It really is very easy and quick to make up.
Jul 14, 2008, 12.01 PMby lineczka
I’m just wondering if you could add a pattern? ’cause I love it!
Jul 14, 2008, 05.31 AMby naughtylittlepony
That is a perfect little jacket. You must be really pleased with it.
Jul 14, 2008, 02.43 AMby jd98
simply gorgeous! I totally agree with what’s been said before about the buttons… :p
Jul 13, 2008, 10.34 PMby senasews
Your jacket is gorgeous. i love the vintage style, the bright color nd the buttons. great work!
Jul 13, 2008, 04.18 PMby emilykate
This looks great Jenno! I’m gonna go to Buttonmania!!!
Jul 13, 2008, 05.45 AMby nikkishell
What a great jacket!
Jul 13, 2008, 04.23 AMby miss-g
A very sophisticated jacket. The buttons make it look so professional. Did you use a pattern? It would look beautiful in a heavier wool, and keep you warm in chilly Melbourne weather!
Jul 13, 2008, 02.53 AMby milkyway
I love the jacket, the color, the buttons are really great. You are a very lucky lady of finding Butonmania, I kill for having a place like that near town. Congrats, you did a very fine job!!
Jul 13, 2008, 02.08 AMby fabricaddict
Great jacket in my favourite colour – nice buttons!
Jul 13, 2008, 12.47 AMby nelliethemermaid
Wow – those buttons are a great choice – couldn’t be better
Jul 12, 2008, 11.09 PMby nikkiclare68
This is just great!! Simply perfect.
Jul 12, 2008, 09.57 PMby sakko
really lovely!
Jul 12, 2008, 09.20 PMby grafixconcepts
This is wonderful…and the buttons give it that extra class. It is something I would love to have in my wardrobe!
Jul 12, 2008, 07.46 PMby carlatv
Simply beautiful. The buttons do add the hint of sophistication. Looking forward to seeing the one in snow white!