Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This is a little jacket I made using a vintage Vogue pattern for a dress (#3829). I loved the shoulders on the bodice of the dress, but for a jacket, I wanted to add some swing in the back. I also added a cuff panel at the bottom of the sleeves (when I realised they were too short for the look I wanted) and added gorgeous vintage apple green buttons and a fun lining.
I also attempted ‘proper’ button holes (but they only look good from a distance!!).
Material Notes
The fabric is upholstery wool which was left over from the design showroom I worked in! It is foresty green with a little gold in it. It really is quite warm to wear. The lining is a quilting weight cotton print fabric in gorgeous Asian blooms – mustard background.
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Jan 6, 2010, 09.57 PMby ninaribena
Thank you very much everyone!
Jan 6, 2010, 05.41 AMby smallone
really cleaver use of the vintage dress pattern…and so beautifully executed. lovely!!
Jan 5, 2010, 06.48 PMby brwnskngurl
this is nice…
Jan 5, 2010, 12.51 PMby noor79
love it , the color so nice
Jan 3, 2010, 07.48 PMby lovelybones
love the lining
Jan 3, 2010, 06.35 PMby rebeccaaa
You did a super job! I love the color along with the lining. Fabulous work Nina!
Jan 3, 2010, 05.43 PMby sunnilj9
I love the lining! Its so fabulous and that green…swoon! It looks like a million bucks!
Jan 3, 2010, 05.40 PMby Jodi Wade
this is adorable and that lining is fantastic!
Jan 3, 2010, 12.22 PMby nikkishell
Oh i LOVE IT!!