Burda Style For people who sew
Description
This jacket was inspired by the kid’s book I Ain’t Gonna Paint No More by Karen Beaumont, illustrated by David Catrow. I was playing along with the Once Upon A Thread challenge over at No Big Dill. The pattern is Butterick 5647. I cut out my pattern pieces first (white cotton bull denim) and then painted them using Jacquard Dye-na-flow paints. They are very thin, like dye, so they soak in to fabric and remain soft. I cut a stamp from linoleum for the black splatters and ants. I put in piping around the faux pocket flaps and lapels. I’m very tickled with how it turned out! It’s not exactly something I plan on wearing just out and about, but there has to be some time and place I can wear it without looking totally crazy. It was a really fun experiment. I got to attempt several different techniques I’d been itching to try.
I wrote lots, lots more on my blog if you are interested.
Material Notes
white cotton bull denim
Categories
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Jacket/Blazer
35 Comments Sign in to add a post
Featured
-
Editors' Pick
Photo Bombshell: 8 New Plus Size Sewing Patterns
This collection will make you shine in front of the camera!
-
Member Project of the Week
Coral Dress
Get inspired by this lovely coral dress with ties and bows!
-
DIY to Try
Head Bands
Make yourself a lovely hair band this spring!
-
Editors' Pick
Club Tropicana: 11 New Sewing Patterns
Join the summer party this season and make one these colorful styles!
-
Pattern of the Week
Floral Pencil Skirt
This pencil skirt is perfect for everyday wear! We love it in floral.
BurdaStyle - Footer
BurdaStyle is a DIY fashion and sewing community. Our aim is to bring the craft of sewing to a new generation of fashion designers, hobbyists, DIY'ers, and inspire fashion enthusiasts. We offer downloadable PDF sewing patterns, project ideas, tutorials and a community passionate about fashion. Press coverage on BurdaStyle can be found here.
Website Help
About BurdaStyle
© 2009 BurdaStyle. Inc. All rights reserved. Site by AREA 17
Apr 16, 2012, 04.30 AMby Pet Mama
Check out my painted coat. I was totally inspired by this project, I love all things colorful. Thanks for the awesome inspiration.
Jan 22, 2012, 05.19 PMby neenkster
I thought you actually bought the fabric like this! To see you actually dyed it yourself,is wonderful! You must be such a fun teacher for the kids :))
Dec 29, 2011, 10.13 AMby narrawallee
Love it,don’t put it in a cupboard and forget about it wear it with pride.
Dec 28, 2011, 09.26 AMby littlemissny
I love the jacket. It’s so creative and the colors look so great! I think you should wear it! it fits you really well and i do not think, people will think you’re crazy, but individual! :)
Dec 27, 2011, 12.21 AMby nehmah
I do love the colors of your jacket. When I first saw the photo, I wondered where you had purchased the fabric. The jacket is a classic design and the fabric makes it one-of-a-kind. nehmah
Dec 26, 2011, 06.18 PMby dixiediy
you know i love this jacket! it’s just so fun!
Dec 25, 2011, 10.47 PMby jilleah
the colours are totally beautiful – just add a white or black shirt and matching silk or chiffon scarf and wear it out with pride – really artistic
Dec 24, 2011, 06.02 AMby GINETTA
waouhhhh !
Dec 22, 2011, 09.06 PMby laurenp
Incredible.
Dec 22, 2011, 06.17 PMby Ashley Doll
Dang, girl! Who needs Prozac when you have a jacket like that?
Dec 22, 2011, 11.37 AMby kath4kids
Love it! This looks like something you can wear out and about, it’s gorgeous!
Dec 22, 2011, 08.31 AMby loulourosa
Fantastic!
Dec 22, 2011, 01.34 AMby jmelsha
What a fabulous piece! You could wear it with anything- thank you for sharing this.
Dec 22, 2011, 12.43 AMby The Tropical Sewist
Now that is truly a piece to be proud of. I can’t even imagine the time and inspiration all that took!
Dec 21, 2011, 09.31 PMby sailgal
that is awesome. I’ve been thinking of playing with fabric paints and this is definitely inspiring.
Dec 21, 2011, 03.49 PMby Ruth Meiland
Looks Great!
Dec 7, 2011, 04.22 PMby mockingbird5
this totally rocks!!
Dec 5, 2011, 09.41 PMby kerstika
Great idea! And it looks super summery and fun. Lovely!
Dec 5, 2011, 07.48 PMby mokosha
how on earth i missed this.. it’s an amazing jacket.. those colors are fabulous.. great job
Dec 3, 2011, 09.34 AMby pambox
brilliant
Dec 1, 2011, 12.52 PMby kelerabeus
Super awesome! Love the buttons, great touch. You should wear it as often as you can, it would be a huge waste not to :)
Dec 1, 2011, 10.07 AMby Jeyco
Fantastic!
Nov 30, 2011, 11.00 PMby poppykettle
This is seriously kick ass. I love that it’s actually painted. That and I love how it’s so bright! Great jacket pattern too!
Nov 30, 2011, 09.40 PMby mollykatherine
What an unbeliveable awesome jacket! It looks like it was a world of fun to make, i’m sure you’ll find many reasons to wear it :)
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.19 PMby lizajane09
Thank you so much! It was a super fun project.
Nov 30, 2011, 05.15 PMby tsedai
I love this! The fit looks amazing and the colors are simply fantastic. Very exciting piece.
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.17 PMby lizajane09
Thank you! I was pleasantly surprised with the fit.
Nov 30, 2011, 04.13 PMby mynameisdavid
This is absolutely amazing! I love how the fabric turned out!
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.16 PMby lizajane09
Thanks David! I’m definitely going to play around some more with painting fabric.
Nov 30, 2011, 04.00 PMby Redsonia
Very creative. It is really a UNIQUE piece.
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.16 PMby lizajane09
Thank you! I really did have an awesome time making it.
Nov 30, 2011, 01.34 PMby ifkagljifka
wonderfuuuuuuuuuu ull!!!!!!
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.15 PMby lizajane09
Thanks!
Nov 30, 2011, 11.20 AMby dottty
.:Superb:. jj:)x
1 Reply
Nov 30, 2011, 10.15 PMby lizajane09
:)
Nov 30, 2011, 09.32 AMby urbandon
Great!!