This jacket started out as a massive fabric fail, but turned into a glorious success! From the start, I loved the cropped length, back pleat and single button closure – real classics but still cute! You can read the whole story as well as get some cool couture construction techniques on my blog http://coutureacademic.wordpress.com/2012/12/19/swing-and-a-miss-and-then-a-hit/
Cotton jacketing
Intermediate
BurdaStyle Project of the Week
Meg made this edgy variation of the Open Back Dress!
Pattern of the Week
This fitted jacket will keep you warm and stylish on those cool summer nights!
Retro Pattern
Dive back into 1956 with this stylish two in one pant suit pattern!
Member Project of the Week
Get inspired by printed floral bustier dress with flounce! It is so summery.
Editors' Pick
The style is cool and sporty beach wear that can be worn anywhere!
Dec 22, 2012, 04.20 PMby lauriana
It’s such a sweet jacket! And the fabric you picked really works with the 60’s vibe of the design.
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Dec 23, 2012, 03.32 AMby Couture Academic
Thanks! It’s now one of my favs :)
Dec 19, 2012, 10.43 PMby Milena Bella
Beautiful!!! It looks weight-less. So Chanel…:)
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Dec 20, 2012, 12.24 AMby Couture Academic
Thank you! The fabric was just perfect for it…luckily it didn’t cost me $10000!
Dec 19, 2012, 04.35 PMby Mary Athey
Your coats gorgeous!! The fabrics lovely and the fits lovely on you x
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Dec 20, 2012, 12.24 AMby Couture Academic
Thanks Mary!