https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:14:53 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891543 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:48:32 +0000 LaPed 1891543@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks beautiful! I'm a bit in awe of your sewing skills. Very professional. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891542 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 15:39:55 +0000 JAileen 1891542@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The Cat, thank you. Yes, the other thread had lots of great styling ideas.</p> <p>Colette, thank you. The jacket is not lined, and the knit fabric is very firm. It made it easy to work with. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891502 Mon, 19 Feb 2018 13:54:40 +0000 Colette 1891502@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Your poor puppies! Oh my goodness, I hope for a speedy recovery!</p> <p>I&nbsp;missed the 'before' on your jacket but the after looks good to my eye. You are definitely a skilled seamstress. I didn't realize that a St. John knit could be altered. I have a somewhat vintage pant suit I inherited that I think could benefit from a minor alteration. I may pursue it now.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891293 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 20:29:25 +0000 The Cat 1891293@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The jacket looks fine. I hope you will get a lot of wear out of it. (In the original thread, some of us came up with some styling ideas ...)</p> <p>Cute dogs. Good to hear they are recovering. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891206 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:43:46 +0000 JAileen 1891206@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Brooklyn, Jane, Gryffin, Suz, Kkards, thank you for your compliments and kind thoughts. I had no idea the jacket would turn out so well. In fact, it’s still just basted. I wanted Angie’s seal of approval before I made it permanent. The boys are feeling much better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891203 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 15:29:04 +0000 kkards 1891203@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>sorry about the sick dogs....but they are a cute pair...<br />so glad you kept the jacket...and beyond impressed that you altered it yourself </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891183 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:52:37 +0000 Suz 1891183@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>It looks so much better now -- you are an amazing seamstress! I'm sorry for your poor dogs, though. What an awful flu. I didn't realize canine flu could be so bad.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891180 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 13:45:04 +0000 gryffin 1891180@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>So sorry about your pups!!!&nbsp; Hope they are better very soon.&nbsp; Sending doggy love and healing prayers to all of you!&nbsp; I loved the jacket before, not it is PERFECT!!&nbsp; Enjoy you gorgeous score!&nbsp; And wow, well done on the alterations!!&nbsp; Impressive!!!! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891138 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 07:16:43 +0000 Jane 1891138@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The shoulders look very good (and you have Angie's seal of approval!), so phew! Your poor dogs. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1891122 Sun, 18 Feb 2018 05:31:56 +0000 Brooklyn 1891122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks great now JA.</p> <p>I hope your doggies are doing better. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890357 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 15:23:45 +0000 JAileen 1890357@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Shevia, Cee, Cardiff Girl, SarahD8, thank you. They are doing much better.</p> <p>Emily, wow! I could have used that. Thank you! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890339 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 14:50:57 +0000 SarahD8 1890339@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Well done on the alterations, I am truly impressed.</p> <p>So sorry that your puppers are ailing. Sending them healing vibes. They sound like sweethearts. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890271 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:14:57 +0000 Emily K 1890271@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>If you have a lot of trouble giving the pills, have you tried a pill syringe? &nbsp;Like this: &nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.amazon.com/Mikki-Pill-Gun/dp/B00076HUB4">https://www.amazon.com/Mikki-P.....B00076HUB4</a>&nbsp; I don't usually use one on my dog, but I did for a while with one pill that was especially difficult. You can pop the pill deep in the throat so that they can't bring to back out.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890267 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 08:09:57 +0000 Cardiff girl 1890267@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>That looks like a great alteration.Hope the dogs are feeling better soon. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890249 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 06:24:46 +0000 Cee 1890249@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Healing vibes sent to your two not-a-cats, Jai' ! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890231 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 04:40:10 +0000 Jaime 1890231@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I hope your adorable doggies recover quickly! Great job with the sweater! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890188 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:27:44 +0000 JAileen 1890188@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Angie, I was holding my breath! I’m glad you approve.</p> <p>Rachy, Smittie, Mainelady, Emily, thank you!</p> <p>Barbara, they are lucky they’re so cute - they get away with a lot of naughty behavior!</p> <p>Tulle, I read what you and others wrote on the other thread, and acted cautiously. I’m a little surprised it looks as good as it does!</p> <p>Joy, we’ve been using the kennel for over 10 years. This is the first time any of our dogs got sick. The kennel is temporarily closed, as are others in town. This dog flu took our area by storm. I’m not blaming anyone. They called me in South Texas to let me know what was going on, and picked up medicine at the vet. And the guy who’s there overnight I know loves them. </p> <p>Donna, thank you. That’s a good idea, not hanging it. The fabric is actually very firm. I think that’s why St John is so expensive (I thrifted this piece, though). I didn’t say the dogs didn’t fight taking medicine, I don’t think. They just didn’t bite me! The Scottie was fine, but the Jack Russell is kind of wiley and would spit the pills out. He’s always been gentle though. You can tell when he wants to bite you, he just licks your hand. He’s one in a million. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890186 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 02:20:05 +0000 DonnaF 1890186@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Seeing the jacket fabric up close makes me understand why you fell in love. The fit looks great! I'm wondering if you need to do anything to the shoulders to keep them stabilized and prevent them from stretching and sagging. Or just not hang the jacket when you're not wearing it?</p> <p>So sorry about your dogs! I hope they are perking up. Such a blessing that they are not fighting their meds. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890170 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:37:03 +0000 Anonymous 1890170@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>The alterations look fine to my eye by I am not a good fit judge. Your dogs are adorable. I had not heard of dog flu and need to board our dog while on vacation. I wonder if they would tell you at the kennel if you asked if they have had problems with the flu. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890168 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 01:34:28 +0000 Angie 1890168@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>OH. Sending healing thoughts to your doggies. Poor babies.&nbsp;</p> <p>You've evened out the shoulders quite well. A lot crisper. WELL DONE, <b>Janet</b>.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890146 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:40:17 +0000 Emily K 1890146@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Wow--I think the alteration results are fabulous! &nbsp;Sending love for the critters! &nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890140 Fri, 16 Feb 2018 00:10:50 +0000 tulle 1890140@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JAileen, good for you! The jacket looks even better than I would have thought possible, and you don't seem to have lost length in the sleeve, either.&nbsp; What a great use of your time in doggy quarantine, to make a high-quality thrifted item into a beautiful new piece.&nbsp; Hope the dogs feel better soon! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890122 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:19:28 +0000 Mainelady 1890122@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I do not know a lot about alterations, I think you did a great job. To my eye, these pics look better than your first ones.<br /> Oh, your poor pups! I hope they feel better very soon! They sound like sweeties and very good patients. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890121 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 23:14:37 +0000 Barbara Diane 1890121@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I know nothing about fit but your four legged friends are so cute! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890117 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:57:56 +0000 Anonymous 1890117@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Looks amazing. Well done! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890105 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:21:31 +0000 rachylou 1890105@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Poor doggies! Poor you! But hey, y’all get to be together all day! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890104 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:19:57 +0000 rachylou 1890104@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’m incredibly impressed with your sewing. Neat and tidy, no bunching. I really like this jacket. Frankly even, for my RATE self, I liked the ill fitting shoulders, lol. I think you really ought to keep it and wear it with those Adidas. I wish Adidas didn’t hurt my feet! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/newold-tweed-jacket-part-deux#post-1890099 Thu, 15 Feb 2018 22:13:21 +0000 JAileen 1890099@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This is the thrifted tweed jacket I previously thought fit perfectly. I really did. Angie said the fit through the shoulders was bad. I have removed the shoulder pads, and basted around the top of the shoulder and sleeve about 5/8 of an inch. I’ll sew this permanently if it passes muster. I have not styled this at all, as if you couldn’t tell.</p> <p>What do you think of the shoulders now? I think they look good. Of course, I thought they looked good before. So I obviously I’m not a good judge of fit!</p> <p>BTW: I am home with my quarantined dogs. We boarded them when we went to Texas, and they both caught dog flu. It’s so contagious that when my husband went to pick up some medicine from the vet, they met him in the parking lot. I have cancelled everything on my calendar. All of my friends have dogs, and I don’t want to them to get sick. So, I don’t have anything to do but nurse them back to health. I’m lucky they’re so nice. I’ve had to jam lots of pills down their throats. They could easily have bit me but they didn’t, because they are sweethearts. </p>