Look at my jacket! It's actually starting to look like a jacket.
Or at least several large pieces of jacket...
And unlike the muslin, this time I put the zipper in correctly on the first attempt. (Phew.)
I bought this zipper at Botani Buttons, which has recently expanded their store significantly. They now have a whole room full of zippers that they will trim to a custom length for you while you wait. I was happy to take advantage of this service since I needed a non-standard length separating zipper and potentially could have run into disaster if I tried to do it myself (read: ineptitude with pliers). I was told that the Lampo zipper that I bought is what the house of Chanel uses. So, I'm now thinking of this jacket as the closest I will ever get to owning a Chanel jacket. LOL. Anyway, those of you in the NY area should check out this new section the next time you are looking for a zipper for a special garment (read: not cheap). But look how lovely.
Also, check out the peplum:
Seriously, there is something to be said for ironing leather. How else would I get the great pleats?
Next, I have to make a pattern for the back stay. That's the only reason that I didn't get to sewing the front and back together. Stay tuned.
Or at least several large pieces of jacket...
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| Back |
And unlike the muslin, this time I put the zipper in correctly on the first attempt. (Phew.)
I bought this zipper at Botani Buttons, which has recently expanded their store significantly. They now have a whole room full of zippers that they will trim to a custom length for you while you wait. I was happy to take advantage of this service since I needed a non-standard length separating zipper and potentially could have run into disaster if I tried to do it myself (read: ineptitude with pliers). I was told that the Lampo zipper that I bought is what the house of Chanel uses. So, I'm now thinking of this jacket as the closest I will ever get to owning a Chanel jacket. LOL. Anyway, those of you in the NY area should check out this new section the next time you are looking for a zipper for a special garment (read: not cheap). But look how lovely.
Also, check out the peplum:
Seriously, there is something to be said for ironing leather. How else would I get the great pleats?
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| Pleated peplum with topstitching = awesomesauce |
19 comments:
Clio, it is coming along so well!!! While I have been silent, I have been keeping up with your progress all along. Miss you!!!
Mar-Mar
Looks amazing! Loving the peplum. Can't wait to see it progress.
Aw Mar, I miss you too!
i am so glad you kept the peplum. look at that detail! aweseomesauce indeed.
I'm blown away by how gorgeous this is looking.
I am loving your chanelzip jacket and ironing leather is any awesome thing.
Looking amazing! :)
I love the peplum. That leather just looks soooo soft. I think I'm going to be very envious of you for owning such a gorgeous jacket.
Wonderful! I know you are in the advanced category now!
It's looking so fantastic!
Oh my gosh this is going to be so awesome!
LOL - Honestly, it is so buttery soft I know I'm going to love wearing it!
Ha! Have you forgotten that I'm practically allergic to making button holes?!??! I don't think I could respectably call myself advanced until I master a few more of the basics that I tend to avoid.
Thanks, everyone! Is it wrong that summer starts this week but I'm fantasizing about Autumn?
Wow, you are ROCKING this jacket--I can't wait to see it on you!
Thanks! Gah - I feel like I'll never be finished! LOL
EEEEEP. i adore the whole thing but that front & zip! EEP!
Oooooooh! It looks great already. You are going to feel fantastic this Autumn sporting around in this!
It's looking good! I'd have been terrified of topstitching on leather.
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