I made this jacket from a 1962 pattern that is the only officially-licensed jacket pattern ever authorized by Chanel. The jacket is made of wool boucle with shiny silver threads woven throughout (hard to see in the picture, but sparkly in person) silk crepe de chine lining from Carolina Herrera, and an underlining of silk organza. It was made using the vintage instructions that came in the unprinted pattern, along with haute couture techniques learned from Susan Khalje’s classes. The boucle fabric was quilted to the organza underlining, then, the crepe de chine lining was hand-sewn on. Threads from the boucle were added to the trim, then the buttons, button loops and trim were also hand-sewn on. A chain was added as well. You can find details of the construction and pattern on my blog, JetSetSewing.com.
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Quilts on an English Farm by Kaffe Fassett
San Francisco-born artist Kaffe Fassett is a celebrated name in the quilting world. His work has been commissioned by the British monarchy, American fashion designers, and the Royal Shakespeare Company. He has authored numerous bestsellers, including Quilts in Italy, Quilts by the Sea, and Quilts in an English Village.
The Hendrix coat sewing pattern from Style Arc is an unlined, panelled design with long two-piece sleeves, a button or snap front, and optional top-stitching. It features binding along the neck, hem, and sleeves, along with angled patch pockets and dropped shoulders. Recommended fabrics include wool, linen, faux fur, or velvet, with fabric estimates and trim details provided for sizes 4-30.
Butterick, Misses’ Shirts and Shorts 6946 and 6947
This pattern makes fitted shirts with collar, sleeve, and cuff options, plus pleated shorts with a front zipper. Includes styles with rolled sleeves, turn-back cuffs, or a stitched hem. Sized for misses 4–12.
Beautiful and your work is exquisite!
Thanks so much! I enjoyed making it. Details are on my blog: http://jetsetsewing.com/
Great work. I enjoy following you at jetsetsewing.com. You know me as cloningcouture.com. Hope we both are finalists.
Lovely! I like the out- and inside jacket!