You see, my husband and I started watching Season 1 a couple of weeks ago and became quickly wrapped up in it. We are now on tape 1 of Season 3. Right now we are taking a break so DH can watch a hockey game so I thought I'd post last weeks project.
A couple of years ago I bought this fabric that is a cross between a boucle and a chenille.The purple is just beautiful.
Originally, I tried to copy this cardigan from Coldwater Creek.
I drew out the pattern by copying a loose fitting pullover with dropped sleeves . It didn't turn out right and I just hung it in the closet where it stayed till last week.
I was looking for something to do while spending time with my mother at the Nursing Home ( I always take hand-sewing or something else to do because my mum can't communicate anymore and if I have something to do while I'm there I can stay longer I find. She just likes to know someone is there who loves her,I feel. )
Well, I grabbed the jacket ( I wish I'd taken a before picture ) and ripped out some of the seams and cut a few inches off the bottom to have a little fabric to work with. When I got home I remodeled it by adding the collar,
adding a strip of fabric to the undersleeves because they were too narrow,
and gathering the bottom of sleeves because they stuck out..
I finished off by lining it and I really love the results.
I'm especially proud because I feel like I was the designer in this case. So here it is.
Instead of buttonholes, which would have been a real problem on this fabric, I made large loops. I found the buttons at a second-hand store!
Here I am in my jacket. Sorry but I can never get the colour just right.
This week I'm working on a brown stretch denim pantsuit and it's turning out quite well I think. Hope to have it up on Sunday night.
Now back to "Lost".
12 comments:
Hi Diana! Can't wait to see a pic of you wearing it! It looks really beautiful.
Great save; I love the design. Wonderful color too. Regarding the haircut. Know the difference between and good haircut and a bad haircut?..............(about 2 weeks) ;>
Hi Diana, I love unstructured cardigans. Your fabric is very beautiful and well done with the drafting.
It looks so cosy and warm. Great colour too.
Lovely jacket - it looks so cozy!
Very nice! Love that fabric and your design.
I really like everything about this jacket. The fabric and it's color are wonderful. Your design is wonderful. The end result is wonderful. I know you will enjoy wearing this jacket. It oozes comfort and style.
That's an awesome jacket, and it is so "you". It has that Sewing Workshop/Louise Cutting look that you do so well. Very, very nice.
WAO WAO, that is one beautiful jacket and looks so nice on you. Good save
I am sooooo loving the changes! And you look fantastic in it! Good save, Diana!
That is so cute, I know you are glad you held on to it. Thanks for commenting on my blog. The serger book is really good. I've been reading through it today.
I LOVE the jacket! It is so perfect--not a jacket/not a sweater! And to have the lining...You have me thinking.
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