Saturday, October 22, 2011

Vogue 1064 – finished at last

It took me ages to finish the jacket. This was not because of the pattern, it isn’t that difficult. You know how it goes: other priorities, the weather was very good for a few weeks with summer temperatures here, not the weather to sew a winter jacket and more of such things. It also made/makes me reading only very few blog posts of other bloggers, rarely commenting too. I apologize for that, I love to read on sewing and get inspiration from all of you who blog.It’s just the way it is right now.

This is the result on me:

I’ve sewn a black pair of trousers (very much needed) as well, but they still needed a final press. Today a family member was available to make pictures during daylight, so you see it with my old jeans and I didn’t bother for the black trousers to be pressed first ;).

Back and side view. I might add a chain to the hem as in a Chanel jacket. This fabric might need it, especially in the back. I took out some space from center back. After doing the muslin I added a fba and did not make a new muslin. Then when the body was made it was too wide in the back. It already showed a little in the muslin, but after adding to the front it was too much.

 

The very bright fuchsia lining:

      

Sleeve detail. In this picture you can see the fabric and its colors best.

Mostly I followed the instructions, only added hair canvas interfacing on part of the front and a back stay of silk organza, which I’ve done in previous jackets. It is a really nice pattern and I would like to make it in a plain fabric sometime, which will show the darts better.

The review on Pattern Review is here.

40 comments:

  1. The colors of the fabric are gorgeous. Very nice jacket. I like it worn with jeans but I think it will be fantastic with black pants.

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  2. Gorgeous. I really love the colors on you and the fit is lovely. Maybe it is a tad to wide in the back, but honestly if you hadn't said anything I wouldn't have noticed. It's really nice design as well. I bet you'll wear it a lot.

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  3. You look sooo lovely, Sigrid. The jacket is beautiful and fits perfectly. I like it with the jeans. :) (My life is such that I don't think I'd have a reason to wear s suit, so it's nice to see it styled more casually.)

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  4. It turned out really well! It's lovely. And I even like it with your jeans:-)
    I had a tweed jacket that took forever to finish too, for all the same reasons.

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  5. oh wow - it looks fantastic on you - I am seriously impressed at what a great fit you got, and how professional it looks. Well worth the wait!

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  6. Very nice! It looks beautifully made, and the sleeve sits nicely. I like it with jeans too!

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  7. How absolutely gorgeous Sigrid! I love the colors in your fabric - so cheerful when you think about winter coming. The fit is so perfect too - it will look great with so many pieces in your closet.

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  8. The jacket looks so nice. You've done a wonderful job!

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  9. What a wonderful jacket. You look terrific in it. The fabric is beautiful and you have made the most of it. The darts may not stand out as a design feature but the fit is so good, they are doing their job.

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  10. Lovely jacket Sigrid, the style and fabric are beautiful and the fit perfect!

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  11. I have to agree with everybody on the jacket and also the jeans. an extra star for the choise of lining!

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  12. it's gorgeous! i think the collar is particularly lovely - very nicely shaped!!

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  13. Beautiful jacket! Its classic styling will look good for ever and you have picked a very lovely fabric and lining - the colours are gorgeous!

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  14. That is a beautiful jacket. Love the fabric.

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  15. Sigrid, that jacket is just completely gorgeous.
    Well done!

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  16. Beautiful jacket and may I also add that you look very pretty in these pictures!

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  17. Beautiful. I love the fabric and it's very flattering. I love wearing a fun jacket with jeans on Fridays. It feels professional and comfortable at the same time.

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  18. Love the colours - the jacket is lovely - you look really great in it!

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  19. Beautiful jacket, Sigrid, it looks stunning on you.

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  20. What a stunning jacket. I think you will wear this forever it is so classic. I love the pretty colours.

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  21. Nou, dat jasje heb je misschien wel lang over gedaan, maar het is echt heel leuk!! Staat je ook goed,netjes genaaid, en mooie kleurtjes in de stof.
    En die lekker felle voering is leuk!!
    Zo'n jasje moet/wil ik ook nog eens maken..

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  22. Nice jacket. You've done a great job. Love the small inset on the sleeve.

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  23. Bij ons zeggen we altijd: goed werk heeft tijd nodig. ;-) Prachtig jasje, ziet er erg professioneel uit.

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  24. Terrific jacket, beautifully tailored, as always. That jacket looks great with jeans, and will also be perfect with a skirt or dress pants.

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  25. That's a beautiful little jacket, and I agree with many others that it looks great with the jeans (the contrast perhaps?)

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  26. Love this jacket and exactly how you have styled it since jeans fit my lifestyle and body type. Beautiful colors on you and I really like the neckline framing your face and those great sleeve vents.

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  27. Lovely! The fit is great and the fuschia lining is such a great kick! Beautiful work.

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  28. Beautiful boucle jacket! The fit is perfect!

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  29. Lovely jacket, both the colors and the fit. I love multicolored tweed jackets because they can be worn with so many other garments. I was surprised this fabric worked so well with all the vertical darts and didn't create bulk. I have this pattern in my collection and I am so impressed with the fit of your jacket, I want to find it and make it in some winter wools.

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  30. Beautiful - well worth the wait and sure to be a staple in your wardrobe!

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  31. Great fabric and beautifully made. I think it looks great with the jeans too!

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  32. Fantastic jacket. Love the colors of the fabric and the fit is superb. Hope you will get a lot of wear of it!

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  33. A totally fabulous jacket! The colors will go with a lot of other items, and looks versatile enough to be worn many different seasons.

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  34. It's fabulous-I love the sleeve detail.

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  35. Beautiful! The fit looks great and, most importantly, what an accomplishment to finish such a well-made jacket!

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  36. Awesome jacket and fits like a charm.

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  37. Sorry for the late comment. Your jacket is gorgeous. Great fit and colors.

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