F-i-n-a-l-l-y it's finished! The blue jacket is complete. I was held up a bit due to illness, but am thrilled to be clearing the decks to start a new project. Ya HOO!
I used a hand prickstitch to keep the lining from migrating outside the jacket during wear. I think I might use this technique more often from now on, as it doesn't take much more time than doing the same thing by machine, plus it is not a bulky as machine stitching (less thread, you know).
I love this fabric, but I am a bit tired of looking at this jacket because it's been my 'ongoing ' project for quite some time. So I will not be wearing this for at least one week. It will stay in my closet for a little while. On this jacket, I know there are a few imperfections (the casual observer will be oblivious to these I think), and I know from experience that if I wait some time to wear the jacket, I will have largely forgotten about my little errors and will enjoy wearing the jacket more. Are you like me in that when you purchase a jacket, you don't examine it as closely as you do your own work? I'm not talking about the obvious, such as puckered seams, tears, etc. More the little niggly things like a button not sitting just right, or a facing just a wee bit off grain.
Anyway, if I don't wear this for a while I will forgive its small imperfections and enjoy wearing it more in the long run.
Here's a closeup of Smokey. Isn't he turning into a handsome gentleman kitty? Smokey and Snowy turn one year old on February 9!
11 comments:
It is absolutely stunning! I think any imperfections would have to be pointed out--and why would you do that? Esp since only another sewist would be interested.
Precioso! I like the pinprick technique for the lining. I tend to do the same when it comes to inspecting what I buy, I don't expect it to be completely perfect, but I hold my work to a higher standard!
Your jacket looks well tailored and sits nicely on your model. I think I will attempt a winter coat now after seeing yours. I live in a hot climate but love winter clothes. By the way, do you know if Liana is OK? She has not put up a post on her blog since November with the lovely photos of you both. I hope she is fine.
Cheers.
Congratulations!! The jacket looks sensational.
Love your jacket - beautiful fabric. And yes - he is a handsome kitty
Thanks, everyone! Lydia, Liana is doing very well.
Gorgeous jacket! I agree - pausing a bit before wearing helps improve the
It is a beautiful jacket and I know you will wear it often.
Beautiful, and yes, I know allll about obsessing over the tiny invisible flaws in a project. Time really helps.
I know now what's my next target is.
Congrats on getting the jacket finished. And I totally understand about giving it a time-out in the closet. You will wear it with pride when it finally emerges from time-out!
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