I decided to keep a time log and calculated that I spent a total of more than 30 hours including six hours of hand sewing on this jacket. I enjoyed the process very much but I have to admit that I don't want to make another coat of any kind any time soon.
For the jacket I used this OOP pattern that I included in my original Swap plan. ( My Swap looks nothing like that plan).
For the skirt I used this Mc'Calls pattern:
I used this same pattern for my daughter's skirt at Christmas time and made the same changes so I won't say much about it. If you want you can look here to see how I altered the style of the pattern.
For both pieces, I used a black and grey herringbone wool. I lined the jacket with a Kasha lining and the skirt with a poly satin (because I forgot to pick up some burgundy Bemberg and didn't want to wait until I got some) . I thought I would tie the two linings together by using the printed satin for the piping on the jacket facing .
Now back to the jacket.I made my usual FBA and added one inch at the side seams but didn't need it. I sloped the shoulders and took off a half inch from the shoulder width. I made some changes to the originalstyle by adding about five inches to the length (I added the length at the waist (1") at the hip (3") and at the bottom (1").
I also added welt pockets. On the original there were only flaps but no pockets.
The design details on my jacket are all centred on leather- the collar, the pocket flaps,the cuff piping, the bound buttonholes and the covered buttons.All of the leather came from that $10.00 leather skirt I bought from Value Villageand which I also used on these pants.
So here it is with the pencil skirt. I wore the suit today to church and got a lot of compliments. It really is an ideal outfit for church.
For more pics and construction details, look here .
17 comments:
That's a beautifully tailored jacket. Love the leather detailing.
Wow, what a fabulous jacket/suit! Love the red lining and the piping details. Thanks also for all those photos on Flickr.
Your jacket is very, very sharp.
Your jacket is so fabulous! I love the leather details!
Absolutely beautiful. The leather details are gorgeous.
It´s georgeus! I love the leather details,
Love the outfit. Lovely details on the jacket.
What a classic, sophisticated jacket - it looks great on you!
I love the leather accents on the jacket. Good workmanship on both pieces.
Joyce in NC
this jacket is the same as the previous: divine. I love leather details. precisely the first jacket I put on my blog is decorated in this way.
Thanks for showing us this excellent work.
greetings, Paco
Beautiful suit! Love the leather accents...and when is the deadline for SWAP?
Diana, your jacket is beautiful and looks great on you. The leather details are gorgeous.
You have serious style. I love your choice of fabrics. Totally up my alley. Thanks for a tasteful smorgasborg of sewing blogging.
Diana, your outfit looks wonderful. I love the change you made to the jacket.... the length you chose is so much more becoming. The leather detailing, the lining , the piping are all beautiful. You did an outstanding job on this outfit :)
Wow, this is so nice! Great job. It looks very well-made.
Wonderful jacket Diana, I love the leather details !
Fabulous work. Your eye for detail is great.
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