A Simple Denim Jacket

Some features of Chadwick's seamed suede jacket


can be compared to Simplicity's 4280


I finally completed it today and wore it when Heather and I went to the JoAnn's on Midway Drive:


Topstitching on front of jacket:








Happy Heather and Me!


My review of this pattern

Houndstooth Frenzy!

After two days, it's ready!


From Vogue 8340


On the hanger, front view


Back view:


Wearing jacket with the front being open:





My review of this pattern

Shawl We Dance or Sew?


After 4 days, it's done. Here's my version of McCalls 5278:


Front view:


Back View:



Modern Day Interpretations of Large Collar Chic from High End Department Stores:

By BCBG for $138



MARC by Marc Jacobs for $498 from Saks Website



Eileen Fisher for $198 from Saks website


Anne Klein's Deco Plaid for $189


Anne Klein from Neiman Marcus' website for $495


Variations of large collars:
By Coffee Shop for $88





Vintage versions:

Fashion Plates of 1950s Coats and Costume Suits
http://www.fashion-era.com/1950s/1950s_a10_fashion_coats_1955.htm

Some coats from this link:
http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1955/1955soggreencoatmuff.jpg

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1955/1955sogredgrey.jpg

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1955/1955sogsagegreencoatx.jpg

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1955/1955sogcamelnavy.jpg

http://www.fashion-era.com/images/1955/1955soggreybeavercollar.jpg

From a seller of vintage clothing a 50's coat with a large shawl collar: http://www.davenportandco.com/images/DC4766.jpg