Sunday, April 12, 2009

Vogue 1021 - Pink brocade jacket

Here's the entire ensemble. It's a whole lot of pink, right? Justin told me I reminded him of a pink Peep. I know I need some contrasting jewelry or something. I went shopping yesterday after taking these pictures but didn't come up with anything.

This fabric is frustrating. It was fine to work with and ironed beautifully, but stretches out even with a lining and wrinkles easier then I'd like. Here's the back after a fresh pressing and starching of the hemline.

I love the neckline of this jacket. The silver closures not so much.

Pretty seaming at the sides with pockets:

I just happen to have this matching sweater in my closet so can wear this jacket with some casual slacks. Those silly closures pull the fabric too much to wear closed. After the above pictures were taken I realized this and will be wearing the jacket open.

Here are the closure hooks. These will stay here until (or if) I find something better. I don't wear silver. I don't hate it or anything but almost all my jewelry is gold and I don't like to mix. On the rare occasion that I decide to wear it, I make sure everything matches. You can call me Miss Type A if you want. I don't like being forced to use silver like I had to here. But, it was either this or black. The other problem is they don't hold the jacket closed without pulling the fabric oddly. I'm thinking of just removing them and having no closures at all. What do you think?

Here's the full lining. (Excuse my sleeping husband on the side there.) Since the brocade stretched out a bit the lining was too small around the bottom. Only I didn't notice that until I had it all slip-stitched in place. I clipped all those stitches out, enlarged the bottom lining seams a bit, and re-sewed it to the brocade. Whew!

Conclusion: I'm a bit miffed about this jacket. The sleeve lining ended up longer then the brocade sleeves somehow (???) and slightly bigger around. Then some of stitches at the top and bottom of the lining vent have come undone. I fixed the problem from the outside but some pink thread is visible and that bugs me. Since I had to let the lining out a little at the bottom, the old press lines are showing and that bugs me too. After spending a week's sewing time on this I expect perfection! I should go back and fix the sleeve lining issues but I'm just over this jacket for now. I know nobody else will ever notice these small imperfections. My plan is to let it rest in my closet for awhile until I forget what I'm annoyed about.

Happy Resurrection Day to you all!!!

25 comments:

  1. Love anything pink! This looks beautiful.

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  2. I love all things pink too. You did a lovely job.

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  3. Sorry about the annoyances for you. It looks fantastic - great fit and well-constructed. I love the pockets. Well done.

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  4. Beautiful! Don't be so hard on yourself, it looks fantastic!

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  5. It's a beautiful suit and it fits you well.

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  6. You look beautiful in that suit. I think the jacket looks perfect and it fits you so well.

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  7. I love the suit. I think you did an outstanding job. I would let it hang for awhile and mull it over. I also wanted to tell you that I loved your new boots.

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  8. It's beautiful! Definitely walk away for a few days until the annoyances are forgotten because they aren't going to be seen by anyone else. About the closures ... maybe remove the top 2 so that you can still close it if you want. Any pulling seems to be at those top 2 closures.

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  9. I have been hanging out to see this jacket done. And it is just gorgeous. I love the dress and jacket together (not too much pink for me) and the neckline when done up is so lovely.

    I cant' really help with the closures but you could just wear some silver costume jewellery when wearing this ensemble. Another thought since you admit to being A type personality is to try and spraypaint or put nail polish on some hooks and eyes (in pink of course) and see if that works.
    And happy Easter to you too!

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  10. I LOVE the suit on you! Pink is definitely your color! I like it a lot closed, maybe you can find some other closures you like better. I'm with some of the others- put it in your closet for a while and you might like it better later when you've forgotten the irritating parts.

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  11. It looks great both done up and un done - you've done a superb job!

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  12. Gorgeous jacket-both the style and color. This is what I would do about the closure problem: I would make a panel--maybe a 3" wide or so, and as long as the center front of the jacket. The panel would have a facing and interfacing as well. The panel would go under the center front. Attach to the fronts with--small buttons, snaps, button loops down each center front. That would give you as much room as you want and also be decorative.

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  13. Beautiful job. The outfit looks so springy and elegant at the same time. I know how it feels to spend so much time on something and it not come out like you pictured. Don't let it get you down! Happy Easter!

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  14. What a gorgeous jacket, beautiful for spring. I bet you will like it more after a couple of days, it is beautiful.

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  15. What a perfect outfit to wear for Resurrection Sunday!

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  16. You are pretty in pink. Love the lines of the jacket. It's the perfect match for the lovely pink dress.

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  17. It looks so pretty all finished! I think I'm repeating my review comment, haha! But it bears repeating. I love the whole ensemble and I think you will love it after you walk away a few days too.

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  18. sorry for the post Easter comment. You look lovely. I love the details on the jacket!

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  19. What about slightly larger decorative hook & eye closures that would be on the outside of the jacket? Or a lightweight separating zipper - some of these are also decorative
    Love the pink though! It is very spring-y

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  20. What a beautiful suit!! I love the jacket. Especially the pockets and side seaming, a nice detail, thanks showing a photo of that. Lucky you had a knit top also. Again a very nice fitting and gorgeous suit.

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  21. I think it's gorgeous and you look fantastic in pink!! Love the collar too!

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  22. I really love the style of this suit and I fully understand your frustration regarding the lining or the closure, but as you said already, let it rest for a while and then go back (if you want to) with fresh energy and a 'new' eye. Very often solution will come easily while before only frustration was present.
    The fitting is gorgeous, nonetheless.... you did a great job!

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  23. This outfit is so impressive! No one could imagine this gave you such a hard time.
    This shades of pink looks amazing on you!

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