All that is left on the Oatmeal Jacket, aka, CJ muslin, is to put in the facing and hand stitch the pockets and hem. Then it will be wearable. I really like the fit. I don't like all the structure and will approach my CJ with the same pattern I just worked out but I will do the Susan Kahlje method instead of the Claire Schaeffer method. This jacket has a chest piece, shoulder pads, interfaced hem, facings, etc. Enough already! All the seams are serged and I truly did the minimum amount of effort to pull this off and have a fitting muslin that I could wear. This is not my best work but will be a fine throw on with a pair of khakis or jeans. I decided to do 3/4 sleeves but will do either a 7/8ths or full length on the CJ.
I know that the CJ will be a long drawn out process. So before I start I will make the little black and grey dress I showed a few posts back. It will be fast, light, springy sewing and that is what I need right now. My weaving is almost done. It has been such a while since I have done any pin weaving and I would really like to do another piece to solidify the technique a little further and use some of the things I have learned the hard way. So the order is CJ muslin to finis, then the linen black and grey dress, finish the pin weaving bag, and cut the CJ....Bunny
I too, find I don't like highly structured jackets so much. I lean toward "soft tailoring" techniques. I'm anxious to see what you're doing with your pinweaving.
ReplyDeleteI love the cuffs and trim, the lace is such a wonderful touch!
ReplyDeleteThe trim on the cuffs is so pretty and feminine.
ReplyDeleteLooking foreward to seeing it "finis". Looking good so far :)
ReplyDeleteWow, too pretty to be considered a "muslin" Love the sleeve finish. Sounds like ambitious plans.
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ReplyDeleteLove the "muslin", cannot wait to see it finished on you. Wonderful trim ideas.
It is going to be beautiful not what I would think of as a muslin at all. I was excited to see the trim you used.
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This little jacket is turning out beautifully, Bunny. I bet you get lots of wear out of it & I am proud of you for the determination to finish it as well as the CJ before starting another project. That's why I haven't made anything lately...my UFO's are screaming at me & I REFUSE to start anything new until I complete them.
ReplyDeleteBTW, you & I have the exact same sofa!! I recognized the cream & taupe plaid fabric. Mine used to be in the den in FL...its a sleeper; now its in my sewing room. We are alike in so many ways.
Hug your Ern & I will do the same with mine. Thank you for the birthday wishes for him. He smiled when I read him your words.
Hugs,
Rett
Wow! What an imaginative use of lace and trim - love it!
ReplyDeleteBunny - this is so YOU!!! That's what's so fabulous about what you're doing - designing something that looks so totally you that even though it will be professionally finished, people will know you did it cause it matches your personality perfectly!!!
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