Burda Style For people who sew
Description
Fitted jacket with beaded lace trim at collar, cuffs, and pockets. Loosley woven boucle’ in creams and beiges was hand quilted to the lining in a “Chanel Inspired technique”. Princess seams and edges are re-embroidered with ombre’d thread in browns. Feels like a sweater, a joy to wear, and versatile as well.
Material Notes
mixed fiber boucle’, silk charmeuse lining , beaded and sequined alencon lace, chantilly lace, silk embroidery thread, bone buttons
Difficulty
Intermediate
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Sep 6, 2012, 10.48 PMby MissCorsetLizz
Simply Stunning!!! :-D
Jul 20, 2012, 12.26 AMby CCCouture
Wonderful details! Inspiring.
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Jul 20, 2012, 07.24 PMby orchiddream
Thank you, C! Fun to make.
May 15, 2012, 03.19 PMby marie-michelle
Loves!
May 13, 2012, 10.02 PMby jacquipardue
wow, very lovely. the details are gorgeous.
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May 14, 2012, 02.22 PMby orchiddream
Thanks, J! It was fun to make.
May 13, 2012, 03.07 PMby Adriana Orozco
I adore you jacket!!! it is really lovely, and that “ombre” detail really is unique. A grand piece!!!
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May 14, 2012, 02.24 PMby orchiddream
Thanks, A. I love the results, but that ombre’ embroidery thread is a nightmare to work with. My machine hates it, but once I started, I had to continue. :))
May 14, 2012, 06.22 PMby Adriana Orozco
Never mind the difficulty now!!! look at the end piece….for sure, you can smile!!!! Best regards to you, all the way from the Rainforest!!!
May 13, 2012, 07.51 AMby francini
Gorgeous! Great work :) Love the lace details!!!
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May 14, 2012, 02.25 PMby orchiddream
Thankkyou, Francini. Just goes to show, never throw away even the smallest scrap of lace!
May 13, 2012, 05.34 AMby Ralf Schmitz
this jacket looks fantastic! so well made and fitted. you have a great talent! thank you for sharing with us!
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May 14, 2012, 02.30 PMby orchiddream
I’m flattered, Ralf. YOU are extremely talented! I thoroughly enjoyed your studio. My Mom was a great inspiration for me, also. Yesterday was our day! Yay, Moms!
May 13, 2012, 02.13 AMby jennifersteele
Wow, that looks great. I love all the details.
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May 14, 2012, 02.31 PMby orchiddream
Thanks, J!
May 12, 2012, 07.28 PMby Glenville Hughes
Lovely jacket you have made,it looks very comfortable and easy to wear. How very talented you are.
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May 12, 2012, 07.40 PMby orchiddream
Thanks, G. It is like wearing a sweater, but the tailoring holds up. Best of both worlds!