I certainly need a deadline to finish sewing projects so 
thank you for encouraging me to get this one done. I was heading to NYC on Nov. 7, a combined PR, Maryland ASG and friend visit so I wanted to complete this project...and happily, I did. 
Recap, I used my TNT princess seam jacket pattern, Simplicity 4698, a tweedy silk, rayon, cotton blend I think from fabric Mart, the stitich and flip technique from Shannon Gifford's online class at Patternview.com, Ambiance lining and I followed the Louise Cutting article from Threads #121, the Master Class on raw edges. here are the results.
I spent weeks deciding on the trim since I was so taken with what the rest of you have done on your jackets. I bought ribbons at the Chantilly, VA sewing expo, in San Francisco at Britex and the beautiful Ribbonerie but ended up letting the fabric doing the talking. There were plenty of colors in thei tweed and every trim either seemed too contrived or cheesy looking. I loved the Louise Cutting technique, just 1" bias strips of the tweed stitich on then lightly brushed with nail brush. I will definitely use this idea again.
Congratulations, Jane! Your jacket looks great and you look wonderful wearing it.
ReplyDeleteWow - I totally love it - great choice with the frayed edge - fabric looks lovely and the fit and finish are superb!
ReplyDeleteI can only enlarge 2 of the photos which is a pity because I'd love to see your handy work in more detail!
You did such a beautiful work
ReplyDeleteI love contrasting lining and the fringed trim
the fit looks realy great
Congratulations
I am very late with mine
Beautiful! I love the colors of your fabric. It is very flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteFabulous. Love the edge.
ReplyDeleteIt looks wonderful.Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteReally terrific! Gorgeous fabric, excellent fit, impressive quilting! And a wholly lovely look with the jeans and the cute pooch.
ReplyDeleteWow, I really like that shade of blue. You did a fab job.
ReplyDeleteFab jacket! The trim treatment is great and pairing it with jeans shows what is fantastic about the jacket. Dress it up or dress it down.
ReplyDeleteYou look great!
Fantastic jacket!! Great fit and I love the colors. Job VERY well done!
ReplyDeleteLove the jacket and color choice. The trim method you used worked out wonderfully and adds to the casual look of the jacket when matched with jeans.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful result. Love the look with jeans too.
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