Showing posts with label Safari jacket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Safari jacket. Show all posts
Monday, May 21, 2012

Happiness is..... The completed safari jacket!

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All the loose threads are clipped.  All the buttons are sewn on.  The sun is shining so it's time to get outside and model the ci...
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Monday, May 14, 2012

Safari -- A whole lotta hand sewing!

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We've had some pretty miserable weather recently.  So it's been a good time to stay in, watch season 2 of Downton Abbey and do a to...
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Tuesday, May 8, 2012

Safari -- The odds and ends post

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This is sort of a catch-all post.  The outside of the coat is essentially finished, as is the lining.  Time to put the two halves together....
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Thursday, May 3, 2012

Safari -- The lining

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Simplicity 6887 is for an unlined jacket, but making a lining isn't all that hard and will really improve the wearability of this jac...
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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

Safari -- The sleeves

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I spent the better part of a day working on the sleeves.  I knew after making the muslin that they were going to take some effort to do wel...
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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Safari -- Givin' it hell for a day

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I don't know about you, but I really hate being dragged away from my projects.  The safari jacket has been dead in the water for over...
Thursday, April 19, 2012

Safari Jacket -- the fussy bits

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This jacket is all about the little details, so I'm starting by making the epaulettes and all the pockets and their flaps.  I enjoy t...
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012

The Safari Muslin

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Things are moving along on the safari project.  I'm happy with my two piece sleeve, so here's where things stand.   From ...
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