Classic Navy and White for Spring!
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A navy blazer is classic and timeless. It's also essential to my wardrobe and the reason I needed to feel that hole. I'd run across this fabulous Theory Uniform Navy Striped Stretch Cotton-Linen Blend from Mood Fabrics.com. I knew it would be perfect for a jacket.
I selected Vogue Patterns 1439, from designer Anne Klein. I love Anne Klein patterns. The styles, especially the jackets and pants have excellent tailored details and classically-chic styles.
Here is the ready-to-wear version which is currently sold out.
I cut the size 14. I like to give myself room with jackets. Even though this is a cotton-linen blend, it's still navy. I will wear this into the fall and layer it on top of shirts and maybe lightweight sweaters. I also added an inch to the length at the waist.
I love the collarless, notched lapels. Unlike a lot of jacket patterns, this one suggest that not only you interface the facings, but the full front. And there is also a sleeve cuff interfacing pattern. Those are significant places where interfacing is needed.
The jacket also has two-piece sleeves with vents and single welt pockets. Don't you hate when you can't find the perfect buttons in the size that you need? Yeah, me too. This pattern suggested four buttons in a 5/8" size. I couldn't find anything I liked. So, I ended up picking these 3/4" buttons and I only needed to use 3 on each sleeve. The pockets are simply decorative, because they aren't deep enough for a single thing.
The fabric pressed to a crisp finish and it remained pretty polished even while wearing. Not a lot of wrinkling and creasing. So that truly makes this fabric a winner.
For the lining, I used Donna Karan Navy Solid Stretch Silk Georgette. The cotton-linen fabric has stretch, so the lining needs to have stretch too.
And I added a touch of spring to the lining with my embroidery machine.
Under my jacket, I'm wearing Burda 6795.
I cut the size 12, and I added an inch to the length. This is a really quick top sew, being that it only has 3 pieces.
I used Italian White Creme Stretch Viscose Ribbed Knit. It's pretty sheer and it has a lot of stretch. I think it works great for a top, but I would definitely need to be lined for a dress. For the armholes, I stabilized them with clear elastic.
I also made my jeans a couple of weeks ago. I used this amazing White Stretch Cotton Blended Denim, and it's super comfortable. I'm pretty pleased with this outfit. These are all classic pieces that will get a lot of wear in my wardrobe.
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24 comments
Love all of the pieces, Erica...beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you Aisha!
DeleteI have serious jacket envy right now!!! you look sooooooo chic!
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Thank you Frankie!
DeleteVERY PRETTY! THANK YOU for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThanks Dara!
DeleteLove all 3 pieces. That jacket is fantastic! How great that you don't have to worry about an item being sold out because you can just make it yourself.
ReplyDeletePrice and availability never matter! The best part of sewing! Thanks Tomasa!
DeleteWow that jacket is gorgeous, looks great on you! I love the short straight collar.
ReplyDeleteI've never sewn a collar/lapel like this before. So this was a new-to-me look. Thanks Nathalie.
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ReplyDeleteFirst off - Thank you! Second, it's a short, boxy jacket. Maybe you simply don't like short, boxy jackets. Everyone has their own preferences and aesthetics that they find visually pleasing. I like it and at the end of the day, isn't that the only thing that matters? Right! I closed the jacket to show what it looks like closed. I'm not going to hardly wear it closed, ever. The military jacket I made a couple of posts down was supposed to have the same type of closure. I left them off.
DeleteBut again, thanks Autumn for taking the time to comment!
I love all the pieces too, but had to have that top right away. Thankfully my friend had the pattern and let me borrow it!
ReplyDeleteThat top is cute, isn't! It's a lot quicker than the similar Vogue one that we both love. You don't have to worry about putting in a zipper! Just make sure your fabric has good stretch. Thanks Faye!
DeleteLet me just say that you slayed this entire look! Love it Erica!
ReplyDeleteThank you Candice!
DeleteWow, very lovely outfit as usual. You always nail it!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sewing CPA!
DeleteFirst let me say Erica, WOW, I love this whole look I think the style of the jacket really suits you, I love the special touch of the embroidery on the lining. You look very classy and chic. I always look forward to your latest creations. Keep it comiing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Sharon!
DeleteLove all these pieces and the nautical look is so in right now. Thank you for always showing us what you are doing and sewing. Clearly not everyone understands how much work it is to not only sew your entire wardrobe but to blog about it. They need to remember you are sewing for you and we are just along for the ride. If it's not their destination, then please get out of the limo. Thank you again for inspiring us and sharing your world with us.
ReplyDeleteVery well put. Thank you so much for your support!
DeleteYou are an absolute inspiration! Where to begin? The jacket is incredible and the embroidered touch I love, it's those details that make garments special, you gave me the idea from now on to always take that extra time to not just make it but make it special! The jeans are beautiful and even your top is made by you next well be hearing you made your shoes! Love you, please keep the awesome outfits comming you are my inspiration!
ReplyDeleteFYI: All I want to add, as someone who has been following you for s while is that you are an impeccable tailor you have one of the most wonderful coat closets any fashion addict would want, Dior, Fabiani Etc...I still drool over your Fabiani coat!
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