I've really enjoyed recycling / refashioning, but I think it uses a different part of my brain than regular sewing does, because this project really wore me out.
First off, my apologies to Carolyn, who suggested that I use a colorful lining for this jacket. I feel it, but the jacket didn't. It wanted to continue its neutral theme, so I used an ivory lining that I had on hand. It's not exciting, but it didn't want to be. I promise, Carolyn, double bright exciting lining for the next jacket.
The last thing I had in mind when I started this project was accumulating another serious contender pattern for the Chanel jacket, but this really would work well, either with the front redrafted the way I did this time or with the original diagonal dart (so long as I was using a plainer fabric). It's got that almost sweatery feel of a good Chanel jacket.
Decisions, decisions.
17 comments:
I like it. The leather accents make it.
I like the leather too! Looks comfy.
The leather accents add a certain je ne sais quoi. Very nice!
That is a great shape for a Chanel jacket. Love those diagonal welts!
Talk about Chic. You are such a style master! Work it, girl!
That jacket is sharp!!!
Did you use hook/eye closures?
This is beautiful!I love the leather. This has inspired me to try a leather trim on something. I don't know what yet though.
I don't see anything 80-ish in that jacket. I love the leather combination and the neutral tone. Great jacket!
ooh I hadn't realised from the earlier photos that the sleeves had leather trim, too! I love the fabric combination here, it's like Oxford professor but without the elbow pads!
Ooh, really nice, Karen! I love your visions with this jacket.
Okay so the plain beige lining is working in the jacket! :) I'll admit that the fabric had a point! The jacket is fantastic! I'm loving the leather inserts and welt pockets.
It's lovely, good job!
Really nice. And I think your jacket is right - neutral lining for sure. I love fun linings but not for this one :)
Great jacket, Karen. I agree that this would make a nice Chanel jacket.
I love the fact that you are deconstructing - my newest passion - I have a bag of rayon dresses, shirts, etc. from cleaning my Mom's closets to sew into new jackets, shirts. Great job with the tweed!
Love it!
Great looking jacket! I don’t think it looks 80’s retro at all. I love the combo of the tweed fabric and leather, in a color other than black. Very stylish.
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