cindy-lou said... Oh, Nancy, what a beautiful jacket! You have wonderful technique and it shows so well here. If I were you I'd never go to a clothing store again! :) 4/23/07 6:56 AM
CarolynGM said... The trim, buttons, and fabric choice turned this simple style into a stunner! I'm so glad you were able to get the sleeves to work for you. 4/23/07 7:43 AM
carolynw said... Nancy this is georgeous - have the pattern so will give it a go - your review will be very helpful. You sure are on a sewing marathon and doing wonderful work!! 4/23/07 8:26 AM
Lisa Laree said... Very, very pretty jacket! Love the fabric/trim/buttons combo!
And thanks for the heads up about the sleeves; I've got this pattern in the 'maybe someday' pile and I'll certainly check the sleeve fit! 4/23/07 9:12 AM
Marji said... Nancy, you got it done! :)
It looks fabulous. Would love to see a pic of it on you. I do like that trim the best. Question: Why did you choose to fuse the fronts and underline the back with organza? Is there a significant difference in the way the fabric drapes? 4/23/07 11:18 AM
Nancywin said... I think the organza gives it a softer drape because the front seems a little firmer than the back. Actually, I would have done the whole thing with organza, but I didn't have enough. None of our stores here sell it and I didn't want to wait to order it online. 4/23/07 11:44 AM
Enid E said... Nancy, as I commented on your blog, you have a jacket that is classic and you will find you will wear it for a long time.
Great job! And I admire you patience... 4/23/07 12:17 PM
Englebert said... Your jacket is lovely!! Thanks for the review! 4/23/07 12:33 PM
Seamingly Simple said... I just love your beaded trim. It was well worth your effort, as it really takes this jacket to the next dimension. 4/23/07 1:01 PM
2BSewing said... Your jacket is absolutely beautiful. Love the fabric. You did a great job with adding beads to the trim and buttons. Wow! 4/23/07 6:16 PM
hongkongshopper said... Gorgeous! The trim is just right. Love it. 4/24/07 4:35 AM
Danvillegirl said... I have had this pattern forever. Your review was helpful. Even with your challenges you have alovely jacket. Love the trim! 4/24/07 5:29 AM
Karine said... Good review - loved the pictures. Your jacket is beautiful! 4/24/07 11:50 AM
lmg said... A beautiful jacket with stunning trim. I overlooked this pattern for a chanel type jacket. Thanks for bringing it to my attention. 4/24/07 10:00 PM
Bellydancing said... Nice work! You can pick up a chain for the hem at any hardware store. I go to Home Depot where I have several choices. 4/24/07 11:40 PM
Nancywin said... Thanks for the tip. Actually, I went to our local OSH the other day and bought some chain for .99 a foot. I will post pix when I sew it in 4/25/07 9:29 AM
Ody said... Lovely jacket and great review. 4/26/07 10:38 AM
AnneM said... Congratulations! That came out very nicely. 5/3/07 4:49 PM
bbbeebe said... Can someone tell me what an "FBA" is ..."an FBA to fit my bust" is the description in the body of the review. Thanks! B Beebe 7/17/09 11:42 AM
Oh, Nancy, what a beautiful jacket! You have wonderful technique and it shows so well here. If I were you I'd never go to a clothing store again! :)
4/23/07 6:56 AM
The trim, buttons, and fabric choice turned this simple style into a stunner! I'm so glad you were able to get the sleeves to work for you.
4/23/07 7:43 AM
Nancy this is georgeous - have the pattern so will give it a go - your review will be very helpful. You sure are on a sewing marathon and doing wonderful work!!
4/23/07 8:26 AM
Very, very pretty jacket! Love the fabric/trim/buttons combo! And thanks for the heads up about the sleeves; I've got this pattern in the 'maybe someday' pile and I'll certainly check the sleeve fit!
4/23/07 9:12 AM
Nancy, you got it done! :) It looks fabulous. Would love to see a pic of it on you. I do like that trim the best. Question: Why did you choose to fuse the fronts and underline the back with organza? Is there a significant difference in the way the fabric drapes?
4/23/07 11:18 AM
I think the organza gives it a softer drape because the front seems a little firmer than the back. Actually, I would have done the whole thing with organza, but I didn't have enough. None of our stores here sell it and I didn't want to wait to order it online.
4/23/07 11:44 AM
Nancy, as I commented on your blog, you have a jacket that is classic and you will find you will wear it for a long time. Great job! And I admire you patience...
4/23/07 12:17 PM
Your jacket is lovely!! Thanks for the review!
4/23/07 12:33 PM
I just love your beaded trim. It was well worth your effort, as it really takes this jacket to the next dimension.
4/23/07 1:01 PM
Your jacket is absolutely beautiful. Love the fabric. You did a great job with adding beads to the trim and buttons. Wow!
4/23/07 6:16 PM
Gorgeous! The trim is just right. Love it.
4/24/07 4:35 AM
I have had this pattern forever. Your review was helpful. Even with your challenges you have alovely jacket. Love the trim!
4/24/07 5:29 AM
Good review - loved the pictures. Your jacket is beautiful!
4/24/07 11:50 AM
A beautiful jacket with stunning trim. I overlooked this pattern for a chanel type jacket. Thanks for bringing it to my attention.
4/24/07 10:00 PM
Nice work! You can pick up a chain for the hem at any hardware store. I go to Home Depot where I have several choices.
4/24/07 11:40 PM
Thanks for the tip. Actually, I went to our local OSH the other day and bought some chain for .99 a foot. I will post pix when I sew it in
4/25/07 9:29 AM
Lovely jacket and great review.
4/26/07 10:38 AM
Congratulations! That came out very nicely.
5/3/07 4:49 PM
Can someone tell me what an "FBA" is ..."an FBA to fit my bust" is the description in the body of the review. Thanks! B Beebe
7/17/09 11:42 AM