HAPPY EASTER ALL!
I'm rejoicing loudly, I've finished my jacket and so proud. This was a 3 week project that took me on a roller coaster ride, from jubilant to stressful to Yes I Can! At one point dh noticed my frustration and asked if he could help, and I had to laugh and responded with just a kiss...lol. I really considered moving on from the project, but in the end I hung in there, determined to finish it. By doing so, it confirmed that if I put my mind to it I can do it.
New Look 6516 pattern consists of 8 versions of a lined jacket with princess seams, flounced cuffs or straight cuffs, front ruffle or fringe. I did View C and modified it by adding the collar and omitting the ties. Initially I'd added the flounce cuffs at the bottom of the sleeve and realized it didn't work for me and removed it. My biggest challenge was the lining and with the help of Palmer/Pletsch DVD "Jacket for Real People", I was able to bag a lining. The fashion fabric is a Stretch Microfiber in a ginger color (50% Cotton 47% Polyester 3% Lycra) and for the lining I used a pinstripe (cotton/lycra) fabric.
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I'm rejoicing loudly, I've finished my jacket and so proud. This was a 3 week project that took me on a roller coaster ride, from jubilant to stressful to Yes I Can! At one point dh noticed my frustration and asked if he could help, and I had to laugh and responded with just a kiss...lol. I really considered moving on from the project, but in the end I hung in there, determined to finish it. By doing so, it confirmed that if I put my mind to it I can do it.
New Look 6516 pattern consists of 8 versions of a lined jacket with princess seams, flounced cuffs or straight cuffs, front ruffle or fringe. I did View C and modified it by adding the collar and omitting the ties. Initially I'd added the flounce cuffs at the bottom of the sleeve and realized it didn't work for me and removed it. My biggest challenge was the lining and with the help of Palmer/Pletsch DVD "Jacket for Real People", I was able to bag a lining. The fashion fabric is a Stretch Microfiber in a ginger color (50% Cotton 47% Polyester 3% Lycra) and for the lining I used a pinstripe (cotton/lycra) fabric.
Start of the Challenge
Front Facing/Side Panels/Back
Neck Edges
Sleeves
Front
Back
19 Annotations:
I know you are happy that is finished! You did a great job!ad
Gurl it was defintely worth the hard work!!
Love the outside shots!
I am so proud of you. Your jacket looks amazing. You have come a long way girl!!!=)
Sheila you ROCK! That jacket is fabulous! I love it! You did a terrific job! I saw the video series for Palmer/Pletsch on sale for about $100 and I want it. I just don't know when I will purchase it. Maybe I will do it for my birthday! Woo Hoo!
Keep up the good work! I am inspired!
Congratulations on your beautiful new jacket! Looks like a great fit, and it looks great on you as well. How sweet that your DH wanted to help. Are you planning your next jacket already? :)
Great jacket! Whoo Hoo! Good for you, finishing it!
I'm so glad you hung in there. Great job! You didn't let that jacket get the best of you, lol.
The jacket came out great!!!!
It's fantastic! It looks great on you ... it fits so well! Way to go! Happy Easter!
I'm glad that you hung in there and got a finished garment out of it! Think about all the things you learned and how you will be able to apply them to your next project! You should be proud of yourself for creating such a wonderful garment.
I love the color and style, and you look great in it! Fantastic job!
This is just Gorgeous!!
Bravo! Woo-hooo. Whistling through my teeth for ya.
Wow, that looks amazing!!! I want to order both the pattern and the DVD you mentioned now!
I see you finished the jacket great job. Love the color. :)
Happy Wednesday All,
Lovin' all the beautiful compliments and must give Thanks to you, because of the constant inspiration.
@ Liana: I'm contemplating a spring jacket, but will toss in a few quick projects before I do another jacket.
@ Cassandra & Robin: The Palmer/Pletsch Dvds are so helpful and I just added another one to my collection "All In The Details", which focuses on zippers / binding / buttonholes and more.
I am glad you stayed with it,beacause it looks great!
You did an exceptional job on the jacket. Congrats!
You have every reason to feel very proud! It's gorgeous! You look terrific in it!
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