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

Tribute to the King of Rock and Fleece

Yes, after two evenings and an early, early morning, I finished a fleece jacket for my father using this pattern from 1999.



















Since my father is a big Elvis fan, I thought I sew him a jacket made out of Elvis themed fleece.















Other views:





















Modifications:
I did not follow the directions for attachment of the zipper. Instead of stitching it onto the front of the jacket after basting, I attached the hood and the front facings. Then I stitched the zipper to the jacket while stitching the sides of the facing (I remember doing this on a McCall's fleece jacket years ago). Therefore, there was no visible stitching of the zipper from the front of the jacket. The directions said to slip stitch the facing to the front. I worried that the front facings would detach from the jacket after only a few wearings!

I used the same technigue as I had done with Heather's jacket from a McCall's pattern (I made this when she was an infant and now it fits her).




Conclusion
My dad will have not a blue Christmas, but a "hound dog" of a Christmas wearing his favorite performer!


Nice picture of Elvis in 1963

Groovy Pants

Wow!

What groovy and wild flared pants!

UK website

Inspiration
Cher




and Marcia Brady, of course!


I finally made a pair of pants from this pattern


My pattern envelope:


Alice Olivia Pants Inspiration (striped pants on left):


The pants would definitely fit me better if I lose at least five pounds (from my tummy, of course)!

Here's the pants lying flat:


Here's the pants hanging:


From the back view:


Yesterday, while Heather and I were trying some clothes at a Fashion Bug dressing room, I snapped this photo of me wearing these pants for the first time!



Ann Taylor Pants. Quite a resemblance!


Balenciaga Striped Pants. Certainly costs a fortune!


Valentino Grafitti? Style Pants

60's Retro Looking Jacket

I confess I am a addicted to retro/mod fashions.

I just created this McCall's 5007 cropped jacket.


The distinctive feature is that wide collar. But not as wide as the one in this 60's jumper dress:


I just found this fantastic website on fashions by the decade:
http://www.fashion-era.com/1960s/1960s_1_fashion_pictures_1960_1963.htm

The collar has more of this feature as seen in an
early 60's jacket a la Jackie Kennedy, in addition to the 3/4 length sleeves.



Here's my plaid version:
Front of jacket:


Back of jacket:


I am all smiles about this!





Current versions from Nordy's:

BCBG Max Azria for $138:


Mac & Jac Swing Coat for $98:


Robert Rodriguez's Plaid Jacket for $583! Silly!
From Neiman Marcus:


From Nordy's:


Not a bad price, $38, for this Coco & Chase jacket. But really short for me to wear with my body type!