That’s where the Chanel jacket stands. Major parts are done, but lots and lots of small things to go.
It’s been a while. I had to go out of town on business, followed by a big family affair last week. That means this week was spent catching up back at the office. Adding to that, DS the younger had a sore throat followed by pink eye, so we spent much of yesterday at the doctor’s office and the pharmacy. And we had a band concert thrown in for good measure. On the plus side, DS the younger, who plays bari sax, was featured prominently in all three bands.
Needless to say, I didn’t have a lot of time to work on the jacket. Phyllis came up today and we had a sewing afternoon. She worked on a costume for her daughter. It’s going to be amazing. Phyllis has an eye for matching multiple diverse patterns and trimmings that is second only to Georgene. She’ll share more when it’s ready. It’s going to be good.
So here’s where the jacket stands. All the major seams are sewn. I’ve tacked down the seam allowances on everything except the right sleeve. I’ll do that tomorrow. The seam allowances of the lining are pinned down and ready to be stitched. Now comes all the detail work that will take some time. I’m hoping to have much of it done by this time next week. We’ll see! Here are some pictures of the work in progress:
Front
Back
Sleeves, Inside and Out
As you can see from the sleeve on the left, it’s really important to tack the seam allowances. Left to its own devices, this fabric ravels like crazy.
Have you checked out Susan Khalje’s Craftsy Class?
Shameless plug time. I signed up for Susan Khalje’s class on Craftsy, “The Couture Dress”. Can I tell you? Fabulous! I am only a couple of lessons in, but it’s great. And I love that you pay one price for the class. They don’t nickel and dime you to death with buy-the-video, buy-the-pattern. Just pay the one price and get going. I’ll do a full review once I finish it, but so far, it’s great!
And as a follow-on to my post about books for those of us who have been sewing a while, I got an email from a sewing deity recently, and I think our prayers will be answered in the not-too-distant future. Please keep your comments coming, because they are being looked at by publishers. And I really, really appreciate the kind words from folks who think I should write a book, but I’m not ready at this point. I’m really good at a lot of things, but I know my limitations, and I know my time constraints. Maybe some day, but not right now.
That’s all for tonight. DH has the new “Sherlock” on Netflix. Time to snuggle with him and have a glass of champagne. Just because.
Happy sewing!
Your jacket is already looking very fabulous (luv the red lining). I’ll be very interested to see your review of Susan’s online class; I would really love to take one of her classes, and I’ll finally have the time to do so later this year. Enjoy the champagne and DH!
Your jacket is looking fabulous!! I signed up for the class too, I didn’t even realize they send you the pattern and I bought one which is too small because they were sold out of the bigger one. I even ordered the Suzy Furrer pattern book that she recommended.
Your jacket is looking beautiful. I love these construction pictures it helps us mere mortals alot ! I have signed up for the Susan Khalje class too .
The jacket is looking good!
Your jacket is looking great. I can’t wait to see the finished product. I’m in the process of dithering about Susan’s class, but I know it’s just a matter of time before I cave. The previews look wonderful. I’m so glad about the sewing book!
Sounds like a brutal schedule, it’s always a pain when stuff like that keeps you out of the sewing room, when you most need the “therapy” time! The jacket is going to be amazing, you make me want to do another!
I was thinking that when you get to the embellishment you should do a post about avoiding the you-know-what trim that so many sewers use when they tackle one of these jackets.
I just signed up for the class. My pattern should be received this week. I’m really looking forward to learning great techniques and tips from Susan.
I love your ‘dry wall’ analogy! Can’t wait to see how this progresses – it already looks so nice.
Hope you enjoyed the champagne and Sherlock.
Thanks so much for telling me about the Susan Khalje class. I have been wanting so much to take one of her classes in person, but I can’t justify the $1000 price tag + travel. This is the best alternative for a fraction of the price!
thanks for the tip about Susan’s craftsy class! I have been looking for a way to take my sewing to the next level!
Great jacket coming along. I also signed up for the course. I thought it would be a great learning for me. I am now eagerly waiting for the pattern.
Oh boy! If there’s a soon to be answer for a book for us old hacks (sorry just talking about me there) I will be thrilled. I haven’t worn a pinafore with ruffles since I was old enough to tell my mother to ….. well, you know what I mean!