Saturday, September 26, 2009

Sigrid - Finished

My jacket is finished. I won't question the need for 100-200 hours for a couture-constructed jacket ever again. Though this jacket is far from being made with couture techniques, it took me an enormous amount of time. I didn't count the hours, but it is the most time consuming jacket I ever made and have even more respect for those of you who made/are making such a jacket in the classic couture way.

Inside with chain.

My fabric was too thin for the quilting. I tried but it was no good. I took the "easy" way Threads described as starting point for construction then, but with my own twist. I didn't like the way the lining was completely till the hemline, with the chain on top of the lining. The lining of my jacket is sewn by machine on the sides and neckline. I lined the sleeve and attached the sleeve with the lining in the armhole. After that I made a bias binding around the seam allowance.

The braid is made from a black thread from a special yarn and weft threads of the fabric. Those I crocheted to one long thread and then braided it.

I finished this just in time, as I always planned to make this jacket for a family occasion tomorrow. Though I won't wear it with the dress that was intended to go with it, that's a complete wadder. I'll wear it with a black skirt (sewn too at the last moment) and top, which is a very good combination, if I may say so myself.

I'll try to post a few pictures of me wearing this in the next few days.

Finally I would like to thank Cindy and Antoinette for starting this sew along. Without it I would probably not have ventured into making such a jacket yet. I really liked the experience and seeing all other jackets coming along.

13 comments:

  1. It is beautiful, congratulations. Well worth the effort.

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  2. Looks fantastic Sigrid!!! I appreciate your candid comments on the difficulty and work it requires........and...we miss you!!!!

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  3. Wow, this is stunning, congratulations on a wonderful jacket.

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  4. What an inspiration Sigrid, your jacket and trim looks absolutely fabulous. I'm especially interested in your comments about the weight of your fabric and adjustments to the way the lining is attached, as my fabric is also fairly lightweight. Did you interface the fabric as well? Thanks for posting.

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  5. I love your trim, it makes the jacket, and what a clever way to construct it! Well done you for completing a beautiful piece of work.. I do hope you update some time with a photo of the whole outfit. It's nice to see the clothes in real life! (if you can be bothered that is, no pressure, I'd just love to see it on)

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  6. Sigrid-- thanks for sharing your chanel journey with us. It looks fantastic and adore your trim. Hope you enjoy wearing it-- a ton!!

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  7. Great job. Congratulations on the time invested and the fabulous results. Can't wait to see it on you.

    - Myrna

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  8. Absolutely fabulous !!!!
    I love the trim

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  9. Wow! I love that trim. I'll have to try something like that for mine.

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  10. Absolutely lovely Chanel jacket. Looking forward to the photos of you wearing it.

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  11. Your jacket turned out gorgeous! I like the braided trim you made, it really accentuates all the colors from the fabric.
    I think I might make something similar for my mom, she would love it.

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  12. It looks so great! Congratulations! I like the photos of the jacket on you even more -- I will go to that post and comment there. :D

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