https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 20:54:01 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107964 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:50:12 +0000 Laura (rhubarbgirl) 1107964@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I haven't yet sewn a lined jacket, but I know people who have started sewing with very ambitious projects, like historical costuming, and the like - I'm of the opinion that if you're excited about it, you can make it. Sewing is just following one step after another, it's just that some projects have more steps than others!</p> <p>If you post a picture on the Pattern Review forums, the folks there are very good about finding patterns that match RTW. There's a jacket in a recent Knipmode (Dutch pattern mag) that I have that's similar, although the lapel detail is a bit more angled across the body instead of straight up and down. I'll try to take a picture and post it for you. I think the lapel detail is the key thing to get right - you can see the way it curves up and around the neck in the model photos, and then straight down as a panel through the body of the jacket, and crosses over when the jacket is fastened. Everything else is pretty simple, princess seams and it looks like a two-piece sleeve. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107952 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 20:31:15 +0000 kkards 1107952@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Don't know anything about sewing, but I agree that the blazer is fab. Great shape to hid a little tummy flab, but so slimming and elongating. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107928 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 19:23:32 +0000 Anonymous 1107928@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>*Nodding* At what Amy's bf said. Just regular seaming that gives a great fit due to the positioning. Looks like a fab jacket. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107789 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 16:37:25 +0000 minimalist 1107789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lounging about with bf, who sews. Care for a man's take?</p> <p>His first concern is the fabric used, says if you're trying this at home, it'll be "satisfyingly simple" in high-quality 100% wool but "an exercise in frustration" in the blend they use. </p> <p>The three-piece sleeves *can* provide even better fit than standard two-piece. In this jacket, they might be just a design element. Either way, dont let one extra seam scare you. You can still sew the sleeve lining as two pieces. For lining, use silk with a bit of Lycra, it's easier to work with than synthetics are and makes a world of difference in wear.</p> <p>He's not sure what you mean by "level of seaming" and says the six-panel design (vs four, some jackets don't have the side/underarm pieces this one does) can give a better fit, if you fit it in the right places. </p> <p>The triangle on the back looks like it's formed by darts, which might be a "slightly functional" design element. </p> <p>bf's nudging me toward learning to sew, but I'm not sure I'd find it as easy as he makes it sound. I was drooling over coats and jackets in a line of patterns he showed me, but sewists here said not to start with that. Now he says there's a company that generates patterns according to your measurements and I might like some of their designs, so I'll look at that once I've signed off here. </p> <p>bf said more about your jacket, but I couldnt catch it all, thumb typing this on phone.</p> <p>(Who was it who posted about long jackets 3 weeks ago? Bet she'd dig this one.) </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107719 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:51:34 +0000 Janet 1107719@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That is really lovely. So simple but I bet it's flattering on many body types if the fit is good. </p> <p>My sewing skills are limited to needle-and-thread button replacement and seam repair, so I'll leave that bit to the more knowledgable! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/jacketblazer-to-die-for#post-1107714 Sun, 08 Dec 2013 14:45:38 +0000 MuseumGal 1107714@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm am swooning over this jacket/blazer worn by the Duchess of Cambridge.&nbsp; If you scroll down there's a pic of the back detailing and it is really amazing.</p> <p><a href="http://whatkatewore.com/2013/12/06/kate-wears-reiss-for-childrens-hospice-visit-word-of-a-new-hospice-initiative-for-the-duchess/" rel="nofollow">http://whatkatewore.com/2013/1.....new-hospic</a></p> <p>For the sewists on the forum, how difficult would it be to recreate this level of seaming?&nbsp; I don't care about the triangular insert, and except for the seaming at the elbow, it just looks like princess seams with pockets inset at the front princess seams?&nbsp; </p>