Sewing a Chanel Inspired Jacket
All about the couture Jacket
All about the couture Jacket
So much information.... Where to start ?
Relax.... Sewing a chanel-inspired jacket will be a longer process or project than you have ever experienced before.
Most garments you have made sofar, were projects which ended after a few weeks, maybe days, or even one day. Some sewing patterns even claim to be a "one-hour" project or so. It actually never happened tot us. Sewing a skirt or a dress in just an hour is not very likely to be a rewarding project. Sure if you need a nice towel to function as a wrap, it will be a speed process. But let's take some more time to enjoy the process and the result as well.
A Chanel-inspired jacket is a very nice Crown Jewel on your work or projects sofar as a home seamstress or professional seamstress. It is the absolute finishing touch of all your knowledge and skills of sewing techniques. An other piece of art and desire is of course a wedding dress, which will be remained in family-history for a long time..... but since a wedding-dress is not an outfit to wear frequently, a Chanel inspired jacket will be much more rewarding. And a Chanel inspired jacket happens to be very unique and creative because of the finishing work of the fringes, trims, bindings, buttons etc. etc. It is an absolute party to make this jacket as extravagant and striking as possible. It might even get more attention than the wedding dress did one day....
There are many choices and styles. So many reasons to sew or create a Chanel Inspired Jacket. Mostly because of it ś luxurious appearance, but also because of the challenge to use all the time and techniques you have accomplished sofar to make the famous jacket
Will it be the classic very Chanel jacket or are we going to sew a modern Chanel-Style jacket ? There are many, many options. Do not let this put you off your goal.
Follow the step-by-step guide and have fun during the whole process. It will not be a speed-project but a very rewarding project.
Relax.... Sewing a chanel-inspired jacket will be a longer process or project than you have ever experienced before.
Most garments you have made sofar, were projects which ended after a few weeks, maybe days, or even one day. Some sewing patterns even claim to be a "one-hour" project or so. It actually never happened tot us. Sewing a skirt or a dress in just an hour is not very likely to be a rewarding project. Sure if you need a nice towel to function as a wrap, it will be a speed process. But let's take some more time to enjoy the process and the result as well.
A Chanel-inspired jacket is a very nice Crown Jewel on your work or projects sofar as a home seamstress or professional seamstress. It is the absolute finishing touch of all your knowledge and skills of sewing techniques. An other piece of art and desire is of course a wedding dress, which will be remained in family-history for a long time..... but since a wedding-dress is not an outfit to wear frequently, a Chanel inspired jacket will be much more rewarding. And a Chanel inspired jacket happens to be very unique and creative because of the finishing work of the fringes, trims, bindings, buttons etc. etc. It is an absolute party to make this jacket as extravagant and striking as possible. It might even get more attention than the wedding dress did one day....
There are many choices and styles. So many reasons to sew or create a Chanel Inspired Jacket. Mostly because of it ś luxurious appearance, but also because of the challenge to use all the time and techniques you have accomplished sofar to make the famous jacket
Will it be the classic very Chanel jacket or are we going to sew a modern Chanel-Style jacket ? There are many, many options. Do not let this put you off your goal.
Follow the step-by-step guide and have fun during the whole process. It will not be a speed-project but a very rewarding project.
Step-by-step Guide to sew a Chanel Inspired Jacket
Choose the right Sewing Pattern
Notice the fabric you will need, the lining and all the extra's
Which trims or fringes do you love?
Let's find these beautiful buttons you want on your jacket.
Look around on this blog/website or even find more inspiration.....
Cutting the fabrics, sewing the construction, handsewing all the details; schedule a few weeks to make sure it will not be a rushed job.
If the project crashes, put it away temporarily, read the correct books to tackle the problem, and find the courage to resume it later.
When the jacket is finished, photograph the result, and above all be very proud !
Any fabric left? We will publish some great ideas to create accessories soon on this website.
Notice the fabric you will need, the lining and all the extra's
Which trims or fringes do you love?
Let's find these beautiful buttons you want on your jacket.
Look around on this blog/website or even find more inspiration.....
Cutting the fabrics, sewing the construction, handsewing all the details; schedule a few weeks to make sure it will not be a rushed job.
If the project crashes, put it away temporarily, read the correct books to tackle the problem, and find the courage to resume it later.
When the jacket is finished, photograph the result, and above all be very proud !
Any fabric left? We will publish some great ideas to create accessories soon on this website.
- - > Be sure about your sewing skills (Beginner? More advanced? ) Nothing more frustrated as being to able to understand the instructions on the sewing pattern.... *
- - > Take the time to find a matching (silk) lining, the buttons etc. This process should be fun. Think out of the box or stick to the classic combinations. Whatever you decide: it will be unique and very personal .
- -> Copying a style is easy, creating your very own is much more rewarding !
- -> Be sure to order or to buy more fabric as mentioned on the sewing pattern. This will make it possible to add some pockets, to make your own fringes or to have some extra fabric in case of making a cutting-mistake. It happens even to very bests; mistakes are quite normal (even nobody wants to talk about it or make photographs) **
- - > Sofar we never heard of a "one-off" project.... Most seamstress already think about their next Chanel Inspired garment while being in the middle of the ongoing project.... ;>)
Classic, casual or Modern? The Sewing Patterns all have many options, variations or finishing possibilities.
More styling advises and options: Stylish Styling
More styling advises and options: Stylish Styling
* Making mistakes are very common in the sewing world. It is not a reason to be ashamed and no reason to stop the learning-process. It certainly has nothing to do with being a beginner or a more advanced seamstress. A beginner usually does not have the skills to correct big mistakes or to look for a better improvement. An advanced seamstress does have more experience to see the bigger picture and to know when something does not work. Accept the fact that mistakes are totally normal. Buy some extra fabric or try the project first on cheaper fabrics. Have some patience and just do it over and over. In the course of time more and more projects will succeed than fail.
** If a Sewing Pattern does not work; the instructions are not clear or the fabric-advices do not work -> inform the company who publish the pattern. It is a great feedback and it improves the quality.
It is a great idea to read reviews (Sewing Pattern reviews, book reviews). The sharing-experiences will prevent you from failures.
** If a Sewing Pattern does not work; the instructions are not clear or the fabric-advices do not work -> inform the company who publish the pattern. It is a great feedback and it improves the quality.
It is a great idea to read reviews (Sewing Pattern reviews, book reviews). The sharing-experiences will prevent you from failures.
