I get a kick out of working on customs, especially items I know will be one of a kind. The collaboration, the construction — it’s just really a rewarding method of working for me, maybe because so much of what I do is a solo effort.
B. and I exchanged quite a few emails about this jacket, trying to find just the right fabric for it. And I think we hit a home run! I’ve done my fair share of sewing with Sandi Henderson’s Farmer’s Market fabrics, and it’s quite a treat to use it for my current favorite wardrobe piece.
B. asked if I could do a little something fun with the sleeves and add a contrasting lining. I wasn’t quite sure I could pull it off, to be totally honest. It’s just one of those little details that I wanted to be perfect and if I can’t make that happen, I’d rather not do it. I really thought it out, though, and played around with the construction process in my head. When it came time to execute, it went off perfectly. I love the little touch of color inside the sleeves. It’s like a small secret, because you can’t see the lining unless the sleeves are held just so.
I was a little sad to see the jacket go off to its new home, but I know it will be well loved and well used.
10 October, 11:52 am
gorgeous!!
10 October, 11:57 am
It looks fantastic! That red/pink fabric is one of my all time faves!
Amy
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10 October, 12:08 pm
So, how did you construct it in the end?
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10 October, 12:14 pm
Love this!! Super sweet!
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10 October, 1:15 pm
Just beautiful, M! I love the fabric, as usual!
10 October, 2:07 pm
Just gorgeous! I love it!
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10 October, 3:41 pm
Love this one!!!
10 October, 4:52 pm
Beautiful! I just hope to be able to sew like you one day.
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10 October, 5:02 pm
That jacket is beautiful. I love the fabric in the sleeves. WOW!! Gorgeous fabric!
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10 October, 5:19 pm
You make such beautiful things. I admire your creativity, and gorgeous sewing techniques.
Jeannine
10 October, 7:01 pm
Now that is stunning. Love it!
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10 October, 7:28 pm
I love this jacket. Did you use a pattern or draft you own? It’s gorgeous
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10 October, 8:55 pm
This is stunning. I need to get to sewing for Ella.
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10 October, 11:09 pm
That jacket is so beautiful! I love it! I wish I knew how to make clothes… nice clothes like that. I can throw something together, but not like that jacket. I just LOVE IT!
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11 October, 1:37 am
Love the pattern and the fabric!!!!
Wonderful look.
You are so talented,
kayellen
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11 October, 11:23 am
I love this coat! So did you do a riff on an existing pattern or did you draft the whole thing from scratch? What I can’t tell is if this is a kid’s coat or a grown-up coat? I want it!!!!
So gorgeous. You really are an amazing craftsperson.
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11 October, 11:50 am
This is pretty, I love the colors.
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12 October, 9:37 am
Gorgeous jacket!
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~Angel
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12 October, 10:53 pm
This is just fabulous – did you pass a pic on to Sandi or post it in the flickr group?
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