tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post1403358245142358213..comments2024-01-24T11:28:22.701+00:00Comments on 'So, Zo...': Captain JacketZoehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10893813529679767893noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-46062230462120839802013-05-12T01:31:32.662+01:002013-05-12T01:31:32.662+01:00I love your jacket. Very creative.I love your jacket. Very creative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-17113998560073554682012-06-18T03:28:41.153+01:002012-06-18T03:28:41.153+01:00Looks like this jacket has stood the test of time....Looks like this jacket has stood the test of time. It was an excellent choice.velosewshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18241344721302194932noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-10775648967721994232011-11-06T14:53:15.439+00:002011-11-06T14:53:15.439+00:00Ohhh I LOVE it!! I've admired this pattern fo...Ohhh I LOVE it!! I've admired this pattern for a while, and your version is just too wonderful in every respect and lives up to the fever pitch of anticipation (*cough* my lateness of making it to the post notwithstanding) and then some!!! Love love love the braid and where you have chosen to apply it. This one is a perfect 10 on all counts. LOVE IT. xoHillaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01324854929065302634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-12220617562064454452011-10-30T01:00:38.099+01:002011-10-30T01:00:38.099+01:00Ah! I *just* finished making that pattern, too. It...Ah! I *just* finished making that pattern, too. It's cool to see another version. I love the nautical styling! I made a lining for my jacket, too but I made it more complicated than it should have been. I should have nixed the facings like you did. Your lining looks so good!<br /><br />And I agree - outerwear is totally worth the time and effort because the garment gets so much use season after season.dixiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17270266160105135365noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-26490760577021407092011-10-17T18:15:50.613+01:002011-10-17T18:15:50.613+01:00This looks great, and I second the slight army sur...This looks great, and I second the slight army surplus vibe, which I'm a total sucker for! Huzzah for tweaking in a lining! I should really get that book, too... Always have a coat or jacket in mind, but this season I'm going to buckle down and get 'er done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-5849998420861066762011-10-17T10:06:00.847+01:002011-10-17T10:06:00.847+01:00Very cool jacket, I absolutely adore the length, i...Very cool jacket, I absolutely adore the length, it is just perfect for you! And hurray for using the stash! I am very impressed by the fact that you constructed the lining - very impressive!<br /><br />I have made this the year of the jacket, as I have finished two jackets, only have the lining left of one coat, and have cut out another. The me-made months have really made me realize that I am in need of some different options when it comes to outerwear, but I hear you on the need to make some quicker projects in between to keep up the motivation! :-)Sølvihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12274708190515586443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-57347101627828521662011-10-17T04:48:07.717+01:002011-10-17T04:48:07.717+01:00What an adorable jacket! Just love it on you!What an adorable jacket! Just love it on you!Bunnykinshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09884512446294782011noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-29721998834461612282011-10-16T20:42:48.098+01:002011-10-16T20:42:48.098+01:00What a lovely jacket. The lining looks amazing. Yo...What a lovely jacket. The lining looks amazing. Your skills are amazing.Melizza Makeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09535548992762009971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-85748964034055065882011-10-16T17:37:06.613+01:002011-10-16T17:37:06.613+01:00Absolutely wonderful, I love this! I'm sure y...Absolutely wonderful, I love this! I'm sure you'll get a ton of wear out of this jacket, it's stunning!Ashleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03614511536841195392noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-77879608646841983282011-10-16T16:14:10.118+01:002011-10-16T16:14:10.118+01:00This looks great! What is it about these BBW patte...This looks great! What is it about these BBW patterns that are just so useful and versatile? And this fits in with your nautical wardrobe :) <br /><br />I also drafted the lining on my recent jacket and, pain that it was, I still love having a fully lined jacket. I'm learning how to copy RTW and I've got my colleague's J Crew blazer and only the sleeves are lined for easy slipping on and off. Clever but that neatly finished sleeve is such a conundrum (no exposed seams at the armscye). Sounds like I might need that book, too! And I'm trying to get my hands on Sew Your Own, so thanks for the review :)<br /><br />I'm challenging myself to buy very little this year and I'm always pleased when I can thrift/trade/stash bust my way into a project. It's becoming easier and easier to work with what I have and your posts are always an inspiration in that department.Alihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15575104493258544397noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-9351510423510067382011-10-16T15:55:52.676+01:002011-10-16T15:55:52.676+01:00Ooh yes - very nice indeed! A month's worth o...Ooh yes - very nice indeed! A month's worth of lunch-hours sounds a bit daunting but it is totally worth it :)<br />I plan to make a coat from a 1970's Betsey Johnson pattern. The only problems are: I don't have fabric and the pattern is about 3 inches too small all over! Mere details! ;)Roobeedoohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02395340950409421904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-59157570449152332092011-10-16T10:59:51.249+01:002011-10-16T10:59:51.249+01:00Ooh it's lurrrrvely! Glad you made good use of...Ooh it's lurrrrvely! Glad you made good use of those awesome buttons too. I don't have any firm plans to sew any jackets but yesterday I did a little sketch of a pattern I'd like to draft... a little ambitious, but what's wrong with that?! xxTillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346200271671855136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-17681191335247955822011-10-16T08:07:56.075+01:002011-10-16T08:07:56.075+01:00Love your jacket! The nautical styling is fabulou...Love your jacket! The nautical styling is fabulous and the lining looks perfect to me. Thanks for the link to the book, I haven't seen it before but think it would be a great addition to anyone's library.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-37947677343860318502011-10-16T07:44:32.085+01:002011-10-16T07:44:32.085+01:00I'm just finishing a much needed jacket. Just ...I'm just finishing a much needed jacket. Just have to do the buttonoles and sew the buttons in place. :) I totally agree with all you said about outerwear sewing. The effort is big, but you will get a lot of use out of it.<br />Btw: The Captain is really cute! :)Christinahttp://herrlichkeiten.netnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-69250591224319886372011-10-16T02:19:51.749+01:002011-10-16T02:19:51.749+01:00Still planning on making a coat (been planning for...Still planning on making a coat (been planning for the past 2 years)...mienkintoshfairiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00110631847658468895noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-12549136600016956862011-10-15T22:43:25.548+01:002011-10-15T22:43:25.548+01:00Zoe it is too lovely ! You are so clever! I adore ...Zoe it is too lovely ! You are so clever! I adore the styling and I reckon that's just the right amount of braidIng - you know seeing you wear it in the street, it's also got a v desirable army surplus vibe too. Thank you for the props and such kind comments on my blog. I'm with you- certain that the world needs many jackets! Fab lining job too- inspiring that you self drafted xxScruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-61317960423863204262011-10-15T22:10:49.846+01:002011-10-15T22:10:49.846+01:00Love the jacket- it is a very flattering length! ...Love the jacket- it is a very flattering length! Haven't ever attempted outwear yet (unless you count a light sweater).toomanypastimeshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13843374362165422370noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-52908486686836202202011-10-15T20:58:24.473+01:002011-10-15T20:58:24.473+01:00BRILLIANT!!! I love that style!BRILLIANT!!! I love that style!weriemhttp://weriem.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-42977154150469561362011-10-15T20:41:36.972+01:002011-10-15T20:41:36.972+01:00Lovely, lovely, lovely! I'm glad I don't l...Lovely, lovely, lovely! I'm glad I don't live in Brighton, because if I bumped into you wearing it, I would wrestle it off you...mwahaha!Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12632906323410997355noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-16232302034511760882011-10-15T20:35:52.404+01:002011-10-15T20:35:52.404+01:00um, did you not make a coat from a 70s pattern a w...um, did you not make a coat from a 70s pattern a while back? or were you only thinking of doing it?<br /><br />This one is great and it really suits you!woolcathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15005298164560477067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-73632392772712213932011-10-15T20:32:35.213+01:002011-10-15T20:32:35.213+01:00Beautiful jacket, and I must say I'm very impr...Beautiful jacket, and I must say I'm very impressed (and slightly jealous) at how perfect the lining looks. I'm near completion on my first real outerwear garment - a 50s swing jacket made from an old cape deconstructed - and I'm taking my sweet time over the lining, but I'm sure it won't look nearly as profesh as yours!Elisalexhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10348089755337617631noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2464662522153586853.post-26653178287440581972011-10-15T20:12:52.301+01:002011-10-15T20:12:52.301+01:00Love the new jacket!
Re: the book on linings - mig...Love the new jacket!<br />Re: the book on linings - might be cheaper to get the <b><a href="http://store.threadsmagazine.com/easy-guide-to-sewing-linings-connie-long-ebook-077748.html" rel="nofollow">e-book version</a></b> for $13.99 (so under £9.00).Claire (aka Seemane)https://www.blogger.com/profile/05175575205044308437noreply@blogger.com