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I LOVE your jacket - much better than their versions! The fabric and the tucks are fabulous. Thanks for an informative and hilarious review!
10/16/09 6:17 AM
Your jacket looks great and I think the form fitting bodice offsets the dropped shoulder to give you a slim/trim line. Very cool.
10/16/09 6:58 AM
Very nice! I love all the texture in that fabric - washing didn't hurt it a bit just added interest.
10/16/09 7:05 AM
This is just you Annette. I love the way you take a pattern and you own it. Fantastic review and I agree about the fabric requirements on some of these multiple looks patterns. It's crazy you do more adding than thinking about the design.
10/16/09 7:19 AM
That is super cute! I love how you coordinated the buttons/trim and the super modern fabric.
10/16/09 7:26 AM
Your creation is amazing. I really enjoy your reviews for all of the helpful advice and for your breezy style of writing.
10/16/09 7:27 AM
The jackets is great because of all of your attention to detail but you're right about the dropped shoulder. Could you add all the great details to a TNT jacket pattern?
10/16/09 8:44 AM
I always learn so much from all of your reviews. This jacket is SO nice. All of the details have been so thought out. You always have a great knack for just the right amount (and type) of trim with the most perfect buttons to match your fabric and pattern style. I love the way you were able to mix and match the pattern pieces just the way you wanted to make a jacket that is "so you"! It looks terrific on you!!!
10/16/09 8:46 AM
This is just positively gorgeous! Love it.
10/16/09 9:00 AM
Gorgeous jacket! I love your reviews and always learn from them.
10/16/09 9:10 AM
Lovely, great job, gotta get that pattern!
10/16/09 9:31 AM
Once again, a lovely, lovely jacket. I love Michael's, don't you? I think I have this same trim which I am planning to use on black wool crepe. It's gorgeous. What did you do to the ends when you cut it, so all the beading didn't fall out?
10/16/09 9:34 AM
This is sooooo incredibly cute! I love the trim details - they are perfect with the fabric, crinkly and all! I thought it was supposed to be crinkly when I first clicked on the pics! Great job!
10/16/09 9:38 AM
Very cute, O Queen o' Jackets. I particularly like the lace trim around the waistline.
10/16/09 9:40 AM
What a wonderful jacket and, yes, having just recently been introduced to the steampunk look at this site, I can see the influence in this jacket as you have sewn it. It will be perfect with the black lace cuffs you have ordered. Believe me, when you walk in a room, EVERYONE'S eyes will be drinking in all the delicious detail this jacket offers: belt, tucks at waist and cuffs, collar, buttons, waist trim, and lace at cuffs. You have a talent for bringing together the right mix of fabric, pattern elements, trim, and detail together to make your projects at once highly individualistic and appealing to lots of us PR'ers.
10/16/09 10:00 AM
Beautiful jacket--love it! What impeccable sewing--always! Great review!
10/16/09 10:05 AM
You have made this jacket look absolutely stunning. I love the buttons and trim which go perfectly with that fabric and make the jacket look so glamorous. I love it.
10/16/09 10:10 AM
What an amazing jacket! The "Jacket Queen" produces another wonder!!!!! If I ever thought or even dreamed that I would create something this luxe and beautiful I would be on cloud 9!!!!! And your excellent, detailed review enables me to follow along step-by-step. The only "problem" is that I want each of your creations, purchase each pattern you use, then DON'T make these beauties. Well, perhaps I can be you when I grow up. LOL. I especially like the fabric texture after washing (like Eileen Fisher silks), the many buttons, the perfect waistline fit, the sleeves pleats, and of course the trim, collar, and all the accessories. Your black lace cuffs will be just the final touch!!!! Thanks for such a special review!
10/16/09 10:30 AM
Your jacket is beautiful in every way - style, fit, fabric, trim, detail, etc. I especially like the "crinkledy/wrinkledy" surface texture of the fabric.
10/16/09 10:39 AM
LOVE it! Are you working on commission with the pattern companies? If not, you really should be! I'm like Karendee and have to buy every pattern you make.
10/16/09 10:39 AM
Annette, I absolutely LOVE LOVE LOVE this jacket!!! You look so SMASHING in it!! Hey guess what?!! We're........wait for it.........BARGAIN BIN TWINKIES!!!!!!! You did such a nice job on this jacket!! It fits you PERFECTLY!!! =)
10/16/09 10:40 AM
Wow, I love your jacket, it is wonderful!
10/16/09 11:00 AM
Thanks so much, everyone, for your very nice comments. MsMaryO, when I was cutting that trim, I just kind of eyeballed it there. If you look at yours UP CLOSE AND PERSONAL, there's a spot in there where you can cut, where there's really just stitching, no beading (or so I imagined). That's where I tried to cut, then I just turned the end under real quick and pinned it in place. Then I stitched the trim in place by hand on both the top and bottom edge, running my stitching line just right along where the metallic border ends on the edges. I took longer stitches on the underneath side, then did a little bitty backstitch on the upper side of the trim. There's probably a better way to do it, but with my crinkled fabric, I wanted there to be a little bit of "play" in the trim, so that worked out for me. That will be BEAUTIFUL on wool crepe, and I always thought it'd be pretty on denim, too. Thanks!
10/16/09 11:24 AM
Beautiful! Love the details and changes you made. Enjoyed your review. :)
10/16/09 12:03 PM
Yet another fantastic jacket and thorough, wonderfully documented review. I absolutely LOVE that fabric, and the way you've brought everything together (as you do so well) with the trim and the buttons -- it really works. My jaw dropped when I saw those incredible Venetian Lace Cuffs -- just amazing!! PLEASE post pictures when they arrive and you try them on with the jacket! The coolness factor will skyrocket with those cuffs and the rest of the accessories. Thank you for another inspiring jacket and great review!
10/16/09 12:16 PM
ooh la la! beautiful!!! exquisite!!
10/16/09 12:49 PM
I absolutely love it, and when you get those lace cuffs, you will be unstoppable.
10/16/09 1:32 PM
Perfect in every way; "Inventing as you went along" is called couture, Annette :)) That's what you do and the reason your work is always outstanding. The textures and design elements, combined with your masterful craftsmanship, exudes effortless sophistication. Just like you. Another sewing book-worthy review, thank you.
10/16/09 1:47 PM
Another top notch review!! Perfect blend of information, entertainment and just plain eye candy. Wow, what a great jacket! Steampunk, yeah with a dash of western tang. I love it.
10/16/09 2:09 PM
I WISH you could see the SILVER Lucchese cowboy boots I've been wanting for MONTHS AND MONTHS, Marec. They would be SOOOOOOOOOOOO perfect for this jacket, but it seems like something always takes precedence over the boots, and the time just ticks away, me with my nose pressed to the screen checking to see if they're STILL THERE. ALAS, I'm BOOTLESS (NOT HARDLY)! Thanks. :o)
10/16/09 2:17 PM
Absolutely gorgeous on you, Annette! When you take a pattern 'under your wing," or under your cocker spaniel shoulders (tickled me), you just design/redesign the heck out of it. All your choices are superb. What Vision you have! Truly lovely, Lily
10/16/09 3:34 PM
LOL LOL LOL I have the same fabric, washed it and it ended up as a wad too. I love the look of your fabric, trim and jacket pattern combo. It's very steampunk as you said and very fashion forward.
10/16/09 3:57 PM
Fabulous! The details and trim really take it out of the realms of the ordinary and make it something very special.
10/16/09 5:37 PM
I just love this jacket - I think the crinkled effect you "accidentally" achieved adds a lot of interest to it - glad to know I am not the only one who doesn't remember the care plan/suggestions and ends of washing when I shouldn't!!
10/16/09 5:54 PM
Way cool!
10/16/09 7:47 PM
Way cool!
10/16/09 7:49 PM
Jacket Queen scores again. Beautiful !!! And those cuffs, wow. You really know how to design details. The fabric looks much better in its crinkled state rather than flat.
10/16/09 9:11 PM
Annette, this is THE jacket that should be on the envelope! You have the talent to merge style, fabric, and accents to make a MAGNIFICENT jacket. Can you give Lady GaGa a makeover? She DESPERATELY needs one!
10/16/09 10:15 PM
Absolutely beautiful jacket and perfect for this fabric. Your reviews are so informative and so much fun to read.
10/17/09 6:45 AM
Well, I agree about the Project Runway patterns. They're skimpy in lots of ways and can be annoying to deal with. But this is a great jacket, and I think the fabric is fab.
10/17/09 7:04 AM
A Wow! jacket. After all else that has been written here, I can say it's worthy of any fussy fashionista! Love it.
10/17/09 11:14 AM
Really can't add anything to what has been said, Annette, except that your reviews are always a joy to read and your work is exquisite. This jacket is 'you' in every detail. Great review.
10/17/09 11:48 AM
You look fabulous in your new jacket! Hope you'll post a picture wih the cuffs when you get them. Great review as usual! You are a real gem! WHAT is steampunk?
10/17/09 3:22 PM
I LOVE those cuffs!!!!! I wish you had moved the review back to the top so more people could see them. They are incredible with this jacket and I could imagine them gracing so many things. Really, truly . . . WOW.
10/17/09 8:37 PM
I wholeheartedly agree with Catbird. Put this back in the line with the additional cuffs. More people would love to see these.
10/17/09 8:53 PM
You just reminded me why I sew. I love your creativity.
10/18/09 2:01 AM
As always, Annette, your review is detailed filled and totally entertaining!! I love everything you make and this jacket and fabric are especially wonderful! "Steampunk"..a new word/style reference for me. What does it mean? I just think your jacket is trendy, stylish, current and I love it!
10/18/09 9:19 AM
Wow! Those black lace cuffs look great with your beautiful jacket. I love all your changes. The released pleats and trim are interesting details, and your jacket is so flattering.
10/18/09 10:40 AM
The crinkly look of the fabric makes it look so stylish! Great garment.
10/18/09 12:27 PM
I've been offline for a few days and I missed this first time around! Gorgeous!!! I love that fabric, the changes you made to the pattern, and the overall look. Choosing those lace cuffs was a stroke of genius!
10/18/09 5:37 PM
Ohhh ! I am jumping and clapping my ends of delightedness or delightfulness... what ever word is better. This is so great, stylish, elegant and so feminine. Bravo ! Your hair cut is fabulous as well. I missed reading your reviews.
10/18/09 9:41 PM
You are looking good lady! Love the details and the trim and the fabric. Excellent review as usual.
10/22/09 12:40 PM
hi i love how you changed the pattern to something so cute, i am in love with the trim!!! i have a question, i want to make this jacket in veiw b (the blue one on the cover of the pattern) and it looks like it overlaps yet has no buttons? are the waist measurments printed on the tissue, and without any changes did you find the jacket snug at all in th e pleat area when buttoned?
10/27/09 5:43 AM
Hi, ggexpansive. They are showing one of those views with no buttons, but you can easily add them if you want to, because (as you stated), there is an overlap, so there's plenty of room for buttons. As for the waist measurements being provided on the pattern tissue, NO, they don't. :o( You could measure across the pattern tissue (front and back), then subtract all those pleats. I didn't have any trouble with the waist being too tight, but I also released my pleats below the waist, which the directions didn't call for. Had I not done that, then it COULD have been too tight in the upper hip area. I don't KNOW that, but that would be a "typical" problem for me. Thanks!
10/28/09 9:39 AM