My re-entering the world of sewing in September 2006 it was a God send because I really need a creative outlet. I was plenty discouraged at that time because it seemed that I had lost all of the skill that I did have after my 13 year hiatus from sewing. Three years ago I would have never even thought about starting a project of this caliber.
My Mother sent this beautiful boucle to me last September and I really had planned on making a Chanel suit from it last Fall. Well that didn't happen, but when this challenge came along I signed right up. Of course I experienced some feelings of remorse shortly after joining and even thought about withdrawing my name from the challenge. But I presevered and here is my finished project.
This was quite a challenge and I want to thank Clever Girl and Cindy for setting this up. There are plans for a matching pencil skirt and a dressy blouse made from the same fabric as the jacket's lining.
Congratulatios Faye, you did a terrific job . Your jacket is perfectoooo. Please let's see a picture of you in it, I am sure you will look stunning
ReplyDeleteYour jacket looks very good and suits your coloring fine, a pic of you in it would be grand.
ReplyDeleteHugs,
Marita
Well now, aren't you proud of yourself! You should be - your new jacket looks great. Do we get to see you modeling it?
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, what a wonderful job you did. I am sure you will look stunning in your jacket. It's lovely!
ReplyDeleteThis is a stunning jacket, wonderful fabric and trim and beautifully made - a real couture piece!
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful. And it looks very "Chanel"! Congratulations on finishing!
ReplyDeleteFaye,
ReplyDeleteYour jacket looks wonderful. You did a great job. I can hardly wait to see the pencil skirt and blouse that will accompany the jacket.
Awesome job, it looks great and I know what you mean about reentering the sewing realm, I stopped sewing for about 4-5 years and it's not like riding a bike, the first top I made looked like something from my 7th grade HomeEc class but it does all come back to you, practice makes perfect.
ReplyDeleteCongrats, it looks just beautiful. You should be very proud for sticking to it, the results are worth every inch of the effort. Good job! K
ReplyDeleteThat is one perfectly made, beautiful jacket!!!! You should be extremely proud of yourself. The skirt will be great with it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! What a lovely and well-made addition to your wardrobe.
ReplyDeleteGreat job Faye. Wear that beautiful jacket soon and take pictures :)
ReplyDeleteCarlaF-in Atlanta
Yay!! Congratulations! It's beautiful! I hope that you make the matching skirt and blouse... I'm sure it'll look wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBravo
ReplyDeleteYou've achieved a great Chanel Jacket
Mine is far from being finished
But seeing others encourages me a lot
Marie-Noëlle
Awesome jacket!!!!
ReplyDeleteBravo! That came out amazing....you could tell from the progress shots in your other posts, but seriously this came out GREAT!
ReplyDeleteWhooo! It looks fantastic! Congratulations... I hope you have tons of fun wearing it all over :-D
ReplyDeleteBeautiful tailoring on that jacket. Congratulate yourself and wear that beauty with pride.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, Faye, your jacket is truly lovely. I haven't even started! Your mother's choice of fabric is perfect for you and I look forward to seeing a shot of you wearing your jacket. I recall you saying that you wanted to add some colour to your wardrobe; perhaps you could make a pink pencil skirt as well! No matter what you wear this gorgeous jacket with, you will wear it with pride.
ReplyDeleteIt's gorgeous! A great jacket.
ReplyDeleteFaye - its spectacular! Don't you feel amazing now that you've completed the challenge?! I can't wait to see the additional pieces and the finished outfit...I know its going to be amazing!!! Congrats on getting it completed.
ReplyDeleteGurl, that jacket is fabulous. My hat is off to ya!!
ReplyDeleteGurl, that jacket is fabulous. My hat is off to ya!!
ReplyDeleteLovely! What a fabulous job you did!!!! You are going to have so much fun wearing that.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Ms. Faye... you did a fabulous job. The jacket is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your beautiful jacket! You've done a great job!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Faye, it looks beautiful!
ReplyDeleteIt's just beautiful, Faye !
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on getting it done :-)
Faye .- your sewing skills are a hundred percent sure. This jacket is beautiful and sewing techniques, very accurate. Congratulations, the result is excellent. I never made a jacket as well, with padding. I have to try, of course. Congratulations also to all participants in the blog of the Chanel jacket.
ReplyDeleteFaye!!! Thats an amazing jacket! I look forward to seeing it on you!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is amazing. What a nice job you did!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is amazing! beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteFaye, your jacket is beautiful. You did a wonderful job. I love the fabric and trim and it sounds like you learned allot of new techniques making it.
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