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made :: denim linen jacket

3/6/2017

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Here is the jacket that I made from my well-loved dress + a jumpsuit that wasn't going to get worn. The process of making this jacket truly felt like slow fashion. I used a pattern from the 80s (probably more for nostalgic reasons than for functional ones) + tried to update the fit just a bit. Suiting from the 80s was often angular, like a triangle pointing down. Shoulder pads in combination with tapered side seams made the desired silhouette. Well...it's not the 80s anymore, so I left the shoulder pads out, removed the tapering at the sides, and also sized down quite a bit.
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Getting the pattern pieces to fit on my existing bits of fabric was a creative challenge. There are only a few tiny pieces left over though, so I am happy about the lack of waste. The result of using much washed fabric + newer fabric together results in a somewhat patchy look that I love. I was able to line the jacket with a lovely Japanese linen cotton stripe that I already had. I didn't have enough of it to make the stripes match, but I'm not the least bit worried about that.  :) Without the shoulder pads I hope it's simply an oversized, unstructured jacket. I think that the shoulders will just relax nicely with wear.

A little slow fashion detail that I added was hand stitching around the edges with navy embroidery floss. I'm thinking of adding more stitching...just like quilting lines here and there as time goes on. I love the idea of an evolving piece of clothing...just being more and more loved as time goes on. I think that this shape lends itself to becoming a classic that can be worn for years to come.

At the moment, I'm leaving the front without closures. I think a long, thin belt made from pieced together leftovers would be great wrapped around a couple of times + tied slightly off center. If at some point I want to add buttons, that can be done too.

I really feel like this is a successful slow fashion...almost zero-waste project. Yay!  :)

Love, Jane :)
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Elisa
3/6/2017 06:44:53 am

I really love the pattern and the look of the jacket. I hope that I will be able to sew something for myself this year as well. Just enrolled in a beginner sewing course that starts next week. :)

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Linda
3/6/2017 06:55:34 am

Wow! Great job! Beautiful piece!

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Julie link
3/6/2017 07:40:02 am

I love it! What a gorgeous (and original) jacket! Nice work!

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Heather link
3/6/2017 09:06:02 am

I love it!!

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Tina
3/6/2017 09:26:58 am

Your jacket is lovely! I look forward to watching it evolve!

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Celia link
3/6/2017 12:16:24 pm

So gorgeous! You have talent, lady.

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Jess link
3/6/2017 08:04:23 pm

Love it! Ace & jig vibes with the sleeve lining, too. Such a great repurposing success.

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Jane link
3/7/2017 08:17:52 am

Thank you so much for the encouragement, ladies!! :)

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Jo in London
3/7/2017 02:01:21 pm

Ahhh, 80s Esprit brings back great memories. I adored the Real People ad campaign and had the inside of my wardrobe doors plastered with the photos (My parents wouldn't let me put anything on the walls of my room). It was my dream to be an Esprit Girl!
You've done an amazing job with the jacket. I love how you've re-used the fabrics instead of buying more for the job. It pairs really well with your bag too.

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Jane link
3/8/2017 09:32:54 am

Me too!!! I think seeing those images were what sparked my passion for fashion. I spent a lot of time drawing my own interpretations of those outfits, styling + sewing them too! Thank you!!

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