First I wanted to thank you all for your well wishes after my "incident" at the dentist. The stitches came out Thursday when I braved the roads after the storm on Wednesday that left me without power for 3 days and nights (we hit a low of 41 F/5 C by Saturday in the house when our power was restored around 1:00pm). I was warned by the surgeon that I can't laugh too hard or open my mouth too wide; in 6 weeks he'll show me how to massage the scarring (which I can hardly see yay!).
Anyways my jacket is done! I used a totally different fabric from the two jackets Paco has made and what Tany used, which gives my jacket a different look.
I had reinforced the fronts of the jacket with hair canvas but because the collar wasn't laying down nice, I removed it from the collar area. I still can't get the collar to lay down perfectly, I think it is a function of the quilted fabric doubled up on the collar.
I followed Tany's construction steps so I'm skipping the details. I also used Paco's tutorial for inserting the lining. I love the way the facing at the hem comes out!
For the in-seam pocket I followed Paco's tutorial. The pocket pattern includes a facing and is inserted after the seam is done (the pocket opening is sewn with basting stitches.
The button was in my stash and I thought it looked well with this jacket.
I can't say enough about how nicely this jacket went together. All the markings are perfectly placed to insure precise construction. Like Tany I placed both Paco's and my label on the jacket.
I will make this jacket again with a lighter fabric next time.
Gracias Lisette.- Abrí mi blog y wowww..!!! Me encantó tu versión. La finalidad precisamente es usar tejidos diferentes, personalizar el modelo, y hacer del patrón un modelo versatil . La costura te quedó perfecta, de veras.
ReplyDeleteMe alegra que ya estés mejor de tus asunto dental.
Un abrazo y gracias de nuevo por confiar en mi modelo.
Pta.- Con tu permiso, mostraré en mi página de facebook.
Por supuesto Paco, con mucho gusto.
ReplyDeleteLove it! It's so stylish & looks really warm :-)
ReplyDeleteOh, WOW! Does this look fabulous. A great shape, and your beautiful workmanship, fabric and button choices makes this baby sing an aria. Great job, Lisette.
ReplyDeleteThis is truly a great coat! I need to look at the pattern. Your fabric choice is great and practical. I would wear this everyday! Nice job.
ReplyDelete3 days without power...I don't know if I could survive. So was the stitches or the power loss worse? Poor gal!
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYeahhhhhhhhhh Girl!!!!!! I am loving your rendition of Paco's jacket. BEAAUTIFUL!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done. This came out so well
ReplyDeleteLove it Great fabric choice
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS ! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteI love Pacos designs! Your quilted fabric is amazing and the construction perfect.
ReplyDeleteThat jacket is just gorgeous. I tell you, I had to slap my hands several times to keep from buying that fabric, and now--I want it!
ReplyDeleteLove this cool take on a quilted jacket! The lines are so great on you. Good luck with the scar massage(!!!).
ReplyDeleteVERY nice . I am seriously thinking of this jacket for next winter . Its a bit hard to think about jackets though when it is 100 degrees and here are cyclones brewing . I will follow your blog too . Regards M
ReplyDeleteThis jacket looks wonderful! Interesting, how different the same style looks just with your choice of fabric.
ReplyDeleteSTUNNING!!! I'm amazed with how this jacket reinvents itself just using different fabrics! Each version that I've seen has a different appeal, and yours turned out to be so beautiful and stylish!! Well done!
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