Wow, I have been away for a long time with this post, sorry. All, I can say is life is very crazy for many reasons that I won't go into but it looks like we may have turned the corner and calmness is coming. I have a break at work, so here goes the first one in a month.
Today the focus is on jackets and I found all the inspiration at Ann Taylor
Ann Taylor's Piped knit jacket
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Vogue 1465, yes nice match
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Add the contrast to the front, hem and sleeve hems (eliminating seam allowances) Then just finish the arm/sleeve on the right side instead of wrong side. From the pattern envelope watch the shoulder width, it looks pretty wide on the model.
Moto Jacket time for fall, I know I have hit on this before, but really we all need one. I do need one!
This one is from Ann Taylor,
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Now the list is long for a moto jacket patterns, so that gives
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Style Acr's
Jett Biker
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Just add the upper pockets
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Use some decorative stitches on your machine to make your own or find the perfect trim. Use
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but cannot find a pattern - help, please!
We do now, thanks to Amy,
For the last jacket (The denim one) use the Kwik-Sew Moto jacket pattern. Replace the zipper with button loops, add patch pockets & a tab on the sleeves.
Thanks for the inspiration . I love jackets - not sure why as I live in a climate where it was 115 yesterday . Great ideas & sources -thx
ReplyDeleteFor the last jacket (The denim one) use the Kwik-Sew Moro jacket pattern. Replace the zipper with button loops, add patch pockets & a tab on the sleeves.
ReplyDeleteAs a Moto Jacket, may I suggest this from Silhouette Patterns: http://www.silhouettepatterns.com/html/patterns/p_914.htm
ReplyDeleteThanks for the jacket inspirations - I have a boucle wool to make an embellished jacket in my stash. Really like the chambray jacket too!! will be on the lookout for a pattern seems a moto jacket pattern could work or a shirt pattern with some adjustments - something to be on the look out for.
ReplyDeleteYou hit the spot with your pattern inspiration I have four of them in house already and are planning on making two.
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration jackets. Being a huge fan of jackets l, looking forward to sewing a few this fall.
ReplyDeleteI love this idea! the inspirations pictures is so very chic. Thanks for seeking out some great pattern picks :)
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