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   Cherrypops | Nov 26, 2007 03:35am | #1

   Your attachement works and What a lovely jacket!

   I noticed the leaf. just perfect.

   You should be so proud.

    

    

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   JanF | Nov 26, 2007 10:51am | #3

   Thank u - I am proud of the jacket really - it turned out well - but i was seriously unhappy at the dress - didn't hang at all like the pattern pic intimated - it hung straight down - with no give. I think I might just try it cut on the bias to see what happens. Cut on the straight it hangs in what I can only describe as a tube!
   And not a very attractive tube for one of my size either!

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   Knitnut | Nov 26, 2007 05:59am | #2

   Wow - all I can say is Wow!  You have inspired me!  Thanks for showing us.

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   JanF | Nov 26, 2007 10:58am | #4

   thank u - if u see my other posts u will see my reservations about the pattern - and i cannot understand the US sizing either - not easy on this pattern!
   Thanks Jan

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   Josefly | Nov 27, 2007 02:48am | #5

   Lovely jacket. Am I remembering correctly that you've changed the neckline from the buttoned-on scarf/collar to more of a cowl neckline? The sleeves look exactly the same as the original.

   I'm so impressed with your ability to copy that jacket, and the fabric you've chosen puts a completely different spin on it. So nice!

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   JanF | Nov 27, 2007 12:22pm | #6

   sorry to disappoint u - i didnt copy the pattern - i bought it from Evadress - but I wouldn't say that the patterns are particularly user friendly. Of course it could be that me trying to get to grips with US pattern instructions/wording - but definitely I would say this pattern is not for an inexperienced sewer. It leaves a lot for the maker to work out for themselves. it just shows how women years ago understood a lot more about sewing their own clothes than a lot of us do now!
   It expects you to know, without any guidance, how to line the jacket and various other little bits which i found particularly badly expressed.I think women years ago must have all been excellent home dressmakers and in some small way - its a pity that these skills have been lost so much- speaking as one of those trying to keep it alive in school!

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   Josefly | Nov 27, 2007 06:39pm | #7

   Not disappointed at all. Your jacket is quite beautiful, and expresses your own personal touch.