It's been a long dry season off. I so wish this show could run continually.
Guess what? I finally finished my Navy blazer. Seems like it took forever and a day because I started around the 8th of the month. I really thought I'd finish sooner, but a 4 day business trip coupled with 3 nights of work during the last two weeks sort of slowed up my sewing progress bit.
Again this was Butterick 4138, a simple 8 piece pattern that I added a lining to. I made two of this same jacket (but unlined) back in '09 during one of my unselfish seamstress moments. Seems like forever ago. As simple as it is, I really like this jacket a lot - it fits well, and I only had one glitch, (the backwards collar that I did go back and fix). Adding the lining did take more time than I estimated, but now that I've traced off specific lining pieces for the pattern it should save time on the second jacket that I plan to make soon. Next up will be the matching pants for this jacket - it will be the outfit I plan to wear on the first day of school, August 1st.
Have a great week all...
I love your blazer Faye, it's such a great staple to any wardrobe!
ReplyDeleteYou jacket is great! I have ambiguous feelings about this season of Project Runway. I was SOOOOOOO mad last season. I don't want to stop watching, but I do wish the producers interference was not so obvious.
ReplyDeleteOmg, it is driving me crazy too, I love project runway. The jacke looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket looks great, Faye. I was wondering when you were going to post again! Looking forward to seeing the entire suit. Please, do not mention the dreaded "S" word!
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket Faye. Back to school so soon!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful blazer and will become a very professional suit when you get the pants done. Hopefully, it will be much cooler by then.
ReplyDeleteYour jacket came out great and the notched collar is right on point.... love it. Now I'm thinking about my suit-a-month challenge that only produced 2 suits, pants and a acket still waiting to be sewn.
ReplyDeleteYour jacket came out great and the notched collar is right on point.... love it. Now I'm thinking about my suit-a-month challenge that only produced 2 suits, pants and a acket still waiting to be sewn.
ReplyDeleteThat is a super sophisticated jacket!!!! You will look great in it at school this fall.
ReplyDeleteI CAN NOT WAIT for PR to start up again!!!!
I can't believe you're going back to school already! (My boys start September 7th). It will be too hot for your blazer then, but it's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous jacket, you did a beautiful job!
ReplyDeleteClassy jacket! School starts so very soon for you....
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! I am so happy to see your jacket ! I love it. I think it is very cool. I have to get my snacks ready for Project Runway!
ReplyDeleteThe jacket is lovely! But I'm sad to hear that your summer vacay is almost over.
ReplyDeleteGreat jacket!! Love the navy blue.
ReplyDeleteYour blazer looks impeccable!
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