“You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.” Psalm 128:2
I wanted a new jacket for work, and looked around the stores. I couldn’t find any that I liked. I decided I would make myself one! I looked through my patterns and found this jacket from 1973. I chose View 1. I was nervous about such an ambitious undertaking, but decided to just jump right in.
I had this camel hair fabric that I bought on clearance last year. I laid the pieces out and cut it carefully.
It was time to pin it together, and start sewing.
The pattern called for the sleeve tabs to have interfacing. I sewed them together and flipped it right side out.
I had to pin the pockets into place and the back strap. I decided for the pockets and jacket liner that I would use this floral, vintage sheet, circa the 1970’s.
Pinning the long seam together.
The back section pinned together and ready to be sewn. I used lots of pins, I wanted to make sure nothing was going to slip out of place.
After that I sewed the back side pieces together.
It was then time to tackle the hood.
Then came the front and neck facing. The first time around I sewed it together wrong and had to rip it apart. I eventually got it though.
Top stitching the sleeve tabs.
Now to put the sleeves together.
The jacket required lots of hand stitching for the hems. Also I had just peeled a bunch of pomegranates and my hands were stained. Trust me, I never sew with dirty hands. HA!
It was time to put on the sleeves.
The pattern called for the use of hem tape to finish the raw edges of the jacket hem. Lucky for me I had this green hem tape in my stash that had belonged to Grandma. I thought it would match my green floral, sheet liner.
Not quite the same year as the jacket pattern, this hem tape was younger, but from the 70’s none the less.
After sewing the liner together the same way the jacket was assembled, it was time to pin it in place.
I then had to top stitch around the outside of the jacket.
Finished! With barely any thread left! That was too close!! I picked out some vintage buttons to finish off the look.
The jacket was finished! I love the way it turned out.
The sleeve tabs were such a nice design element.
The back with the hood.
I’ve worn the jacket to work all week and it’s nice and warm. It was fun to take on a challenging project, and succeed. It’s even more fun to wear the fruits of your labors, instead of settling for something store bought.
As for me, onto the next!
You did a fantastic job! Looks nice and warm! But where is your camera man to do photo shoots🥰❤️
Absolutely gorgeous!!
Miss Nicole, that turned out so beautiful. I enjoy reading through and seeing the steps from start to finish.
Sorry, that should have been Ms. Nicole. Lol
You are a marvel. 🫶🏻
This coat is well executed with beautiful lines! Well done! 🥰 it looks designer!
Well done, is there anything the girl can’t do ? I’m sooooo jealous x
I think this turned out much better than anything you could have gotten at the store. Plus, it looks expensive and will probably last you longer than anything you would have bought.
I think the strategies you used on this sew was exquisite. The green 70’s esk flower print liner was brilliant as well as innovative. Not many people these days attempt or can even make something out of nothing. Sew to speak. (Pun intended)
The look has a certain je ne sais quoi about it. Maybe a 2nd grade teacher in the 70’s or even a New York Jet Setter of modern day. Needless to say,. I love this coat. 😘
Very nice! I love your work! You would pay a lot of money for a coat like this! Beautiful job!
Wow that couldn’t have come out any better. Well done!! Love that big hood too!