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Lauren

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Thanks so much, gals, for the comments on the shirt! I really, to be honest, wanted to scrap it so many times since the fabric was really wiggly, but I'm glad I stuck with it! Thank you so much, you make me feel it was worth the effort!
I just finished a looooong project, thank goodness! I'm so glad it's over! This is my first tailored jacket for myself with all the proper "guts". I learned it at work this year so was eager to practice at home for myself. Next time, however, I don't think I'll pick a plaid! It was so much more work!
Here's the pattern, from 1937:
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And my finished jacket!
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Miss RM

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That jacket is beautiful, Lauren! I have some brown wool fabric set aside for making a jacket, but I'm too scared to start. It seems such a daunting task!
 

Lady Day

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Oh, those sleeves!! AMAZING! Ive never done two piece sleeves. Those are two piece sleeves, right?
Is it possible to see the inside construction as well? :rolleyes:

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Lorena B

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I love it, is fabulous!!, and LD has pointed the sleeves, something that indeed looks really difficult. :eusa_clap So well done!!
 

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Lauren said:
Thanks so much, gals, for the comments on the shirt! I really, to be honest, wanted to scrap it so many times since the fabric was really wiggly, but I'm glad I stuck with it! Thank you so much, you make me feel it was worth the effort!
I just finished a looooong project, thank goodness! I'm so glad it's over! This is my first tailored jacket for myself with all the proper "guts". I learned it at work this year so was eager to practice at home for myself. Next time, however, I don't think I'll pick a plaid! It was so much more work!



Ooh, that looks fantastic, and I know matching all the plaids had to be quite a job. Love seeing what you make!:)
 

Lauren

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Thanks, gals! Yes, they are two piece sleeves. Thanks for noticing! Cool!
I didn't really take any pics of the inside, even though I thought I did :eusa_doh: but I did help a friend make a similar jacket at around the same time and took a picture of the inside of hers. This is pretty much what it looks like, but with plaid on the outside instead of herringbone lol
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I learned a lot from work, especially basics, but the rest I did from this book.
Thanks, you're all very encouraging. After doing all the work I can honestly say getting a tailor made suit done is WORTH EVERY PENNY. haha. It was at least four full days of work- possibly five, and all the "guts" can be quite pricey as well. I'm well stocked up now, though, so when I get the inclination I'll make another one soon!
 

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that plaid jacket is great! the colors and the style are perfect- it looks like a vintage piece. and the work that goes into plaid, from the cutting down to the finishing.. :eusa_clap

I have been plugging along on my SWAP; after much wrangling with the Burda sizing I finished my wide-leg trousers. It was worth it; I've already worn them to work a number of times.

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and of course, my ramblings are on my blog. More to come; I have to get this done by April 17!
 

Lorena B

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I have made myself also a jacket with matching high waisted trousers.
fitting the sleeves was a nightmare, it took me a whole day!!!, I have wore it a few times already despite of some little imperfections.
 

Rachael

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Lorena, what pattern did you use? That's a great jacket; is it a vintage pattern or a reprint? I just can't get enough of jackets, which is why I'm forcing myself to sew trousers and skirts right now to even out the wardrobe.
 

Lorena B

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Rachael said:
Lorena, what pattern did you use? That's a great jacket; is it a vintage pattern or a reprint? I just can't get enough of jackets, which is why I'm forcing myself to sew trousers and skirts right now to even out the wardrobe.
Hi Rachael, is a vintage one, the 4108 McCalls.
It has been my first jacket EVER and I am sure it won't be the last, mind you, I really hope to improve somethings like sleeves, and tidy up the inside seams for the coming ones!!!
 

Rachael

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I finished my first crinoline. I used a lining fabric for the yoke, with an elastic waist. The net was salvaged from a prom dress that I turned into an evening dress for a friend last year, and the bias binding was from a remnant of china silk. I'm planning to wear it this evening with my black and white gored skirt at a Grease Sing-a-Long fundraiser for a local theater group.

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JupitersDarling

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Lauren and LorenaB, your jackets look AMAZING.

Kudos Rachael for recycling bits and pieces into such a nice and functional garment. No doubt it'll help you look slick at the fundraiser!

Inky, your step-daughter is SO lucky to have such a creative mamma (AKA Easter bunny with imagination!) Looks great. :)
 

Lorena B

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Rachael, That crinoline is fab, i need to give a go to it too!!
Epr25, that Easter basket is darling, i love it!!
Jupitersdarling thank you.

this is a dress I almost finished, i need to sort out the low hem.
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This is the pattern I used.
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Is navy blue in white polka dots.
I am not very fun of the polka dots theme but i think it did suit the pattern.
 

Lauren

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Finished a couple of projects I had laying around for a while. Yay!
From this pattern
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And I don't have a pic of this pattern, but it's an early 30s one. I've had it sitting around for four years! It's about time I finished it!
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