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Sunday, February 8, 2009

Fini! Well, Almost

I still need to hand-stitch the lining at the sleeve hem and the jacket hem, and I need to stitch the chain across jacket hem, but c'est tout. We had a day of warm, spring-like weather here in the metro NYC area and I wanted to photograph my faux-Chanel jacket outside while the light cooperated. More details, and hopefully a photo of me wearing it, to come later this week....

37 comments:

Anonymous said...

gorgeous jacket. good choice for the trim, it looks great. looking forward to the pics on you.
Lois

Joanne said...

Oh my word! It is lovely! Not too "black" but has a a great contrasting thread through the fabric. The tapering is perfect and the trim was meant to be! I love how you can wear this all year round and dress it up with a skirt or with nice pants or with a great pair of jeans and flats. I think this new jacket needs a friend-a pair of Chanel ballet flats!

Joanne said...

Me again. Okay. I clicked on the picture of your jacket and lo and behold-magnification.(Not too sharp here on a Sunday night). What is the trim that edges the trim on the jacket and pocket edges? It almost looks like a fine cording.....but I could be wrong. Anyway-it looks even better close up! Wonderful work Lindsay! You must be thrilled. Looking forward to your "after the jacket" discourse!

b13 said...

OOOHHH! I like it!

elizabethe said...

Oh, beautiful.

Lindsay T said...

Joanne, I promise I'll post a close-up photo of the trim this week. The trim is actually two trims I combined--cream chenille braid and black fringy trim.

Meg said...

Oh yes! I love it.

Elizabeth said...

Love your jacket and can't wait to see a picture of you wearing it. And I love your blog! I have been sewing for years but am new to the world of blogging and have so enjoyed connecting with others who share the passion. In January I finished my French jacket and it is posted on my blog if you want to check it out.

Gorgeous Fabrics said...

Fab. You. Luss!!!!!

Adriana B. said...

Beautiful!!! I mean it! It is gorgeous! Wear it A LOT! You deserve it!

neighbourhood.gal said...

Wait! Stitch what chain onto the hem?

Seriously, that is one sharp jacket.

Erica B. said...

Fabulous jacket! I am longing for another one so badly. Great choice for trim!

AllisonC said...

tres jolie! i love it!

Gry said...

Wow. Your jacket looks great. I am sure you look fabulous in it.

Sigrid said...

Wonderful, makes me long for one too. Looking forward to the pictures of you wearing this gorgeous jacket

Elaray said...

It looks wonderful!

Linda said...

This looks great. Just the right trim for this. I am not real happy with my version of this jacket. I hope to get mine finished soon.

Kat said...

As soon as the photo popped up, my first thought was it's absolutely beautiful!!! Really perfect--how about *better* than Chanel :) ! Rock it, girl, and wear it well. You'll be turning quite a few heads.

Lori said...

Gorgeous, what a great shade of black and the trim it perfect.

Summerset said...

Love it. The texture of the black in that trim is a nice constast to the white part of the trim.

cidell said...

Man, this is going to be something else!

Marji said...

It's looking fabulous Makes me want to get out that Oscar delaRenta black fabric from stash and make myself another. Would you go trim shopping for me in NYC? :)

Carolyn (cmarie12) said...

So beautiful...can't wait to see final pics!

The Slapdash Sewist said...

Gorgeous! I just love the white trim.

Anne e le manine d'oro said...

Lindsay, cette veste d'inspiration Chanel est une pure beauté ! Bravo !

Sew Passionista said...

Your jacket is superb!!. I'm going to use the info on your post about the Armani method when I finally get to making my chanel jacket.Thanks for explaining it so well.

Birgitte said...

Now THAT'S Chanel! Fantastic job, Lindsay!

Bunny said...

C'est tres maraveilleux! ( I hope I spelled it right!) Gorgeous, Lindsay. That classic color combination will give you miles of wear.

Cennetta said...

Absolutely splendid. This jacket is a definite must have. I love it. The trim, design, and color are perfect.

Faye Lewis said...

Beautimus!

Dana said...

Looks fabulous! You definitely chose the right trim.

C. Dishmey said...

It may be faux Chanel but its 100% Lindsay fab!! Loving it.

Cindy said...

Lindsay-- what a fabulous job! it truly looks like a Chanel. Great choice of trim too!

Vicki said...

Wow, it is looking good!!!

Laura Lee said...

There is absolutely nothing else to say other than - DELICIOUS!!!!!

well maybe FAB-U-LOUS!

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

I love it of course :)
You did a fantastic job, it looks awesome!

Tany said...

MAGNIFICENT!!!! I am in awe with this jacket!! What a fabulous masterpiece!