Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Extra! More leather jacket photos

My model washed her hair and consented to try on the jacket with a few existing and possibly coordinating pieces.  She's looking forward to the new pieces promised, however.

This is with the Jalie tie-top in darkest brown and blue tie die print, and a pair of lighter brown wool cuffed trousers (Simplicity 4366, a Threads pattern now out of print).

Kathryn was right, I think, to have me take it in at the shoulders and upper back.  However, the waist area is where I think it's a little over-fitted.  The seams would look smoother if it wasn't quite so nipped in.




I like separating zippers with a pull at each end.  It makes it possible to wear the jacket zipped up and still move around, sit etc. without the jacket riding  up.

I keep my eyes open and buy nice zippers on spec.  I was lucky to have, in stash, a very light weight separating zipper with pulls that are exactly the same as the invisible zippers used at the pockets.














To the left, here it is with Vogue 2683 (one of my TNT patterns).  The colour is a little dull in the picture.  In real life, the fabric is a wonderfully soft heathery mix of grey and rust.  Writing it out, it sounds dreadful.  However it's one of my favorite dresses to wear in the winter (with a jacket, since it's sleeveless).


To the right is a detail I didn't think to photograph before.  The sleeves are split at the cuff so (theoretically) they can be turned back.

18 comments:

  1. Fabulous! worth every moment that you apent working on it. Very nice details. I like the split cuffs, that will give you a nice range of movement without pulling. Those zipper pockets are fabulous!
    I think it fits perfectly.

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  2. WOW, that's one impressive and professional looking jacket. So many nice features and it looks great on.

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  3. That's really (really) beautiful, Kay.
    Enjoy wearing this beautiful jacket.

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  4. Magnifique chère amie, vraiment magnifique... comme tant d'autres pièces que tu réalises, voilà un petit chef d'oeuvre

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  5. This is SO nice, Kay! Really a beautiful job, and a great wardrobe piece for you. I think the waist fitting is very nice, and you might have been disappointed if it was boxier-looking, too. I think the seams are plenty smooth. Leather is not fabric, and this is how it looks. It looks great, IMO.

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  6. That is one professional looking jacket. Looking spiffy my friend!

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  7. Just gorgeous! A leather jacket is a wonderful thing to have in the wardrobe. You'll probably find it "goes with" more than you imagined. Enjoy wearing the fruits of your labour.

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  8. You look marvelous! Great job on the jacket.

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  9. What a fabulous jacket! You wear it so well. Show that wasp waist off!

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  10. This really works well on you! Love that split cuff.

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  11. This jacket looks better each time I see it. Last time I loved the collar and zipper pocket, this time the cuff detail is inspiring me. You look wonderful!

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  12. Just so professional! Looks fabulous and I think the nipped in waist shows off your figure beautifully. Didn't notice any problems with the seams looking at that waist ;))

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  13. I agree with the others about the nipped in waist. It looks very nice - especially from the back. The style and color suit you well.

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  14. You look fabulous in your jacket...just fabulous!

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  15. You really have excelled! Love the look.

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  16. That is one great jacket and I love the idea of the separating zipper with a pull at each end.

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  17. Beautiful jacket---you've got superb tailoring skills! Enjoy your wonderful creation!!!

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  18. Great looking jacket - I have purchased some suede that I have yet to make up - I will make up the jacket (sort of biker style) in calico first - too expensive to mess up.

    Enjoy wearing your jacket.

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