I finished a new jacket! I love the tweed fringe with pearl. This jacket is not only stylish but comfortable for any occasion. It can be worn with jeans for a causal look or with bright or white pants for a more sophisticated look.
I bought some fabrics from Nippori fabric town in Tokyo a few weeks ago. Everything was 10-20% off! Many fabric shops have a sale 4 times a year. I usually go to Nippori at that time. I made a new jacket with the cotton tweed from there.
I used this pattern: Burda Boucle Jacket #107.
This model is wearing a pink suit in the photo and looks cute! But I’m not confident that I could wear such a bright pink suit. I feel it's a bit too much for me.
So I made the only
jacket with a blue tweed. However, I thought it was too SOBER when it was
finished. So, I decorated with fringes and faux-pearl embellishment on the edge
of my boring jacket. Oh, the jacket completely transformed :)
I mostly didn't change the design. I think Burda patterns have their pocket's positions too low. I raised the pocket's positions this time. I usually sew the pockets last when I use Burda pattern. I added the faux welt pockets at the chest.
How to sew the faux welt pockets with the fringes.
1. Cut two pieces of fabric (1 1/2ins) wide.
2. Sew along the center of the fringe in a small Zig-zag.
3. comb the fabric.
4. Attach the interfacing on the opposite side of the fabric.
5. Stitch the center of the fringe and fabric together. And sew the faux-pearl embellishment.
6. Brush the fringe...Finish!
Making this jacket itself took only 6 hours. However, I attached fringes and faux pearls on the jacket; It took me over 10 hours to finish! I was taking fringes and pearls while watching "American horror story", so I finished all the episodes! I mostly had fun, but I got tired after 10 hours passed.
Making this jacket itself took only 6 hours. However, I attached fringes and faux pearls on the jacket; It took me over 10 hours to finish! I was taking fringes and pearls while watching "American horror story", so I finished all the episodes! I mostly had fun, but I got tired after 10 hours passed.
My efforts have been rewarded. Faux-pearl embellishment and fringe add a cute and contemporary touch. I think it's great as an early summer jacket.
Total time spend: 18 hours
Total time spend: 18 hours
Fabric: 60" 1 3/4
Very cute jacket for warmer weather! You know, I don't think I've ever seen any cotton tweed fabric sold in stores here in the US.
ReplyDeleteThank you betty! I love this cotton tweed, it's light and airy. I will wear the jacket until rainy season.
DeleteAMazing job!!! I recently bought a Craftsy class where the classic Chanel jacket is taught to make... and I guess it will take a lot of time to finish - I read that at Chanel 90 hours are put in one jacket - insane!
ReplyDeleteSo congrats, a really professional job and I love the little details!
Thank you for praising me, Réka! I read about Craftsy class on your blog. That video classes are VERY interesting for me. Because I've never heard like the sewing classes in Japan. 90 hours? Wow! I have no idea what it is like! I' d like to hear about it :)))
DeleteThat looks really beautiful, Cat. The pearl decoration was such a great idea. The fabric is really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you for lovely comment,The Sewing CPA :) I like this fringes with the pearl too!
DeleteFabulous,Eli. Chanel would have been proud of this! What will you make with the pink?
ReplyDeleteThank you Sarah! I am happy with the jacket. I will make a long jacket or light coat with the pink tweed;)
DeleteAll of your sewing is just beautiful! I love the combination of the pearls, the white/blue, and organic texture of the fabric like sea foam. Time spent well on a nice project!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rentana Laura! I am glad that you think the fabric looks like sea foam :)))
DeleteThe addition of the pearls make this a very special jacket - such a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteThank you Tomasa! I am really pleased:)
DeleteSuch a pretty jacket, and so useful. I love the pearls, and I'm so envious that you have the wonderful Nippori fabric town to shop in. Lucky you. Regards,mTrish
ReplyDeleteThank you for the lovely comment, mTrish! I am happy just seeing the beautiful fabrics. I think the Nippori fabric town is like fabric heaven:)
DeleteI love tweed fabric and you did amazing transformation with yours, Eli! The embellishment does excellent job, great work!
ReplyDeleteMariana
Thank you Mariana! I love the tweed and details:) I will wear it early summer.
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