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January 21, 2014
THE NINOT JACKET - MISSION ACCOMPLISHED...
...I finally finished it (on Saturday) in three weeks time. Met my goal and did wear it today (such a windy 45 degrees that felt like 35). The jacket wore well, was VERY comfortable, which is an important thing. I promise not a bit of that 35 degree wind chill factor got through the underlining and crepe back satin lining. Yes, it's a short jacket, but built to withstand the chill - mission accomplished. I needed a short black jacket. I love it and plan on putting it into regular rotation for the balance of our winter season (however short).
I do plan on wearing this jacket with lots of things, but have also started making it it's very own matching skirt. Only two steps left to finish - the waist facing and the hem, but sorry skirt I didn't want to wait even one more day before donning the jacket. I'll have the skirt finished before the week is out. But as for now, I can breath again because this project's finished...
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Paying Homage to Black Pattern Designers...
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... Debbie Cook (stitchesandseams) posted a set questions on her blog today. I found them interesting, so of course I participated. Lynne...
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Congrats, you jacket looks great.
ReplyDeleteThank you Towanda!
DeleteFaye - it's gorgeous! I think I'm jealous of the 45 degree weather!
ReplyDeleteThank you Carolyn! I know exactly what you mean about the weather, I use to live in the twin tiers (snow belt).
DeleteThis is a great looking jacket, Faye. I really like the back with it's pleat and belt. You are going to hve one super suit when it is all done.
ReplyDeleteThank you Bunny! I'll be working on the skirt some tonight.
DeleteGorgeous jacket - looks very flattering on you. Love the interesting back.
ReplyDeleteThank you Digs. It was love at first sight!
Deletewow, this is so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Wendy!
DeleteBeautiful work and quite an accomplishment. Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteThank you Juliane!
DeleteWoW, Faye! This jacket is absolutely gorgeous. The details are so perfect and, you surely look happy wearing. I have anticipated the finished product as much as you have lol. Beautiful job. BTW, your peacoat still makes me smile. Working on an outer coat now myself though not as much detailed work.
ReplyDeleteThank you Brenda! Can't wait to see your new coat.
DeleteVery nice. I hope that I get my coat done so quickly! Enjoy the rest of winter. Around here it looks like it's settling in to stay awhile!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nancy. Three weeks seemed like an eternity to me though.
DeleteI love it! looks great on you too!
ReplyDeleteHelen
Thank you Helen!
DeleteIt's fabulous. You did a wonderful job.
ReplyDeleteFantastic, Faye. I love it and YOU wear it well!
ReplyDeleteThank you L! I got a glimpse of your jacket today - beautiful!
DeleteThe jacket is absolutely lovely and I like the curls in your hair too!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous jacket, Faye! Congratulations, you have done a perfect job :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Hana!
DeleteWhat a great looking jacket! I especially like the back detail. I'm actually jealous of your 35 degrees. It is only supposed to hit a high of 12 here tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteWell you'll feel better when I tell you that it was 22 degrees today, and promising to be even colder tomorrow. Thank you for your comment - I love this jacket!
DeleteYour Ninot jacket is amazing Faye! Your time spent tailoring it was totally worth it, it fits you like a glove. Congrats! I'm looking forward to see it with the coordinated skirt...
ReplyDeleteThis looks great. What a nice job.
ReplyDeleteThank you Pretty Sweet!
DeleteCongratulations! Your jacket looks beautiful and you look so happy in it. What fun, wearing new things as soon as they're finished, right?
ReplyDeleteThank you Alexandra. Most times when I make something I don't wear it as quickly, but with this jacket I couldn't hardly wait.
DeleteBeautiful! It looks so warm and classic.
ReplyDeleteIt is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYou have nailed this look perfectly ~ that jacket will definitely not get stored in the back of your cupboard! And love how the cold weather has made your hair curly ... it really suits you ... J
ReplyDeleteThank Judith!
DeleteThe jacket turned out so lovely!
ReplyDeleteThank you Ebony!
DeleteFabulous!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Patty!
DeleteBeautiful jacket! What a wonderful job you did as well. I am truly motivated to make a short jacket now....But I have my eye on the moto jackets that I have seen in all of the magazines and some blogs...Anyway.....Great job!
ReplyDeleteThank you Necie. Yes, I know what you mean, I fell in love the the moto jacket featured in Burda Magazine too.
DeleteFaye, you did a beautiful job on the jacket.
ReplyDeleteThank you Alethia!
DeleteSuper Jacket!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Dorothy!
DeleteFaye, this jacket is gorgeous, beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteThank you Candice!
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ReplyDeleteOutstanding job! The jacket is PERFECT in every way! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Tany! I'm planning on making one of Paco's designs too, just waiting for the pattern to arrive.
DeleteFabulous jacket Faye!! A great basic that will certainly carry you through the winter.
ReplyDeleteThank you Shelly!
ReplyDeleteSharp, sharp, sharp! Looking fabulous Miss Faye! Your jacket looks SOOO good and well put together! Love it! Three weeks time? Very impressive (for us working girls) and encouraging!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much Terri! I quite often thought about your Burberryish trench as I was making this.
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is so wonderful. It looks warm and fashionable. I am so ready for warm weather.
ReplyDeleteThank you Audrey!
DeleteWhat a gorgeous jacket Faye, you've done a fantastic job with this project! You make me want to move to a colder climate just so I can make and wear one just like it :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris, but I don't think you want to live where it's cold. Some time it gets bone chilling.
DeleteVery nice Faye! Your sewing skills have truly become advanced and you sould be so proud of yourself!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Myra. My sewing skills have so greatly improved from when I started sewing again seven years ago and I'm so thankful for it.
DeleteBeautiful work. You did an outstanding job.
ReplyDeleteYou always inspire me to go higher in my sewing.
Glad I can be an inspiration Angie. There is so much to learn about sewing and I want it all!
DeleteYay! Congratulations!!!! You did an amazing job! I love it! And you look so elegant!
ReplyDeleteI wish we lived closer and we could go for tea together in our pretty jackets... I´m wearing mine a lot.
You´ll see how yours is going to be out of the closet most of the winter!
Oh, yes Merche I love this jacket. I'D LOVE TO HAVE TEA with you in our jackets. Thank you for inspiring me to make it.
DeleteLove it! It looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThank you very much Sewn (Elizabeth)!
DeleteJust beautiful! All the effort definitely shows.
ReplyDeleteLove the jacket, love the collar & love the buttons/belt band on the back Faye - it's lovely :)
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