However, I did get the collar basted on...and did one more try-on to make sure that I didn't imagine the fact that this pattern was sewn straight from the envelope without one...yes I said not one adjustment to the pattern and it FITS!
So here is how it looks on the hanger now with the collar basted on:
And here it is auditioning the buttons that Elizabeth, Jack and I purchased from M&J last Saturday!
There is still quite a bit of work left to get it ready to face the world...the lining is in pieces on the table...and just go from there with a finishing list, but I am encouraged and hopefully will be working on the jacket this weekend.
Just want to let the winners of the blogaversary gifts know that your prizes haven't gone out yet...due to illness...but I will try to get them out shortly! Thanks for sending your addresses to me so quickly!
...more later!
Looks great so far, and I hope you feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteThis looking really good, Caroline. I sure hope you feel back to your old fighting form soon.
ReplyDeleteJacket looks fabulous as always - I hope you are feeling fabulous again soon too! Take care.
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I really like that pattern. I do hope that you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteOoo this is lovely!
ReplyDeleteCarolyn.So sorry to hear you've been under the weather!I hope you will be completely better by the weekend so you can sew.
ReplyDeleteI'm very interested in this jacket. I love it so far and can't wait to see it on you.
My daughter has picked this as one of the things she'd like me to make for her but she is only 5'3" and I'm wondering if it might be too boxy for her.
Lovely as usual.... Hope you are feeling better...take care
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline,
ReplyDeleteI hope that you are feeling better now.
Looking good, can't wait to see it on you! Get well soon :)
ReplyDeleteHope you are back to feeling normal soon. I, too, have been out all week. Doc said I was special 'cause it wasn't the flu; it was pneumonia.
ReplyDeleteIsn't it great when things just work!!!!! The coat looks good.
Those are Jack's favorite buttons! They look great on the jacket. Good eye. :)
ReplyDeleteLove it so far and hope you get well soon!
ReplyDeleteThat's going to be a terrific jacket. Feel better.
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear you're on the mend! Can't wait to see the finished jacket, it looks terrific already!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you are getting better. It is rough when you are too sick to sew and have a project calling your name. Your jacket is looking good.
ReplyDeleteIt's a wonderful jacket. I had to have the pattern after I saw it on your blog
ReplyDeleteGlad to hear your feeling better... but please don't push it! Too many are going back to work too soon and getting even sicker! Take care! The texture of the jacket (or at least the look of the texture) is great! Can't wait til it's done!
ReplyDeleteThat's really looking good Carolyn!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful workwomanship as always, Carolyn. So glad to read that you're feeling better.
ReplyDeleteI really love that fabric! It suits the jacket perfectly.
ReplyDeleteNice! I'm not sure I've ever had anything fit out of the package.
ReplyDeleteFeel better!
I'm happy you are feeling better.
ReplyDeleteThis jacket looks awesome so far!
Sorry you're not feeling so good but I bet that gorgeous jacket is putting a smile on your face. Get well soon and get it finished because it's going to be a real winner!
ReplyDeleteBe kind to yourself. Ask me how I know??? Jacket's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLydia
The jacket is looking good - great buttons for it. Take care of yourself.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry you weren't feeling well. The jacket is coming along nicely!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is looking really good. Hope your weekend is better than your week!
ReplyDeleteBoo on being sick! I love your jacket, though. It is just gorgeous...very chic!
ReplyDeleteVery nice jacket. It will look lovely over dresses.
ReplyDeleteI sewed this one when it first came out...was not happy with it. But I'm thinking now it might be due to my fabric choice as yours is turning out beautifully!
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