Velvet Ribbon

Hello.. Finally I made my plaid jacket! It was not an easy work, especially to match the plaids. Actually, my jacket finished one week ago but I didn't have time to take pictures. I am planning to take outdoor pictures but the weather is not supporting my plans. Humid, foggy and the worst is there is no more cold here. Anyway, the weather in Macau is unpredictable. Maybe we will have more cold to come and I will be lucky to wear my new jacket but if not, I will wear it next year :) Pattern: This is my second version of BurdaStyle wool jacket based on this pattern from 10/2013 #106  size 36. You can see my first version here My Wool Jacket In Grey Color. I made the jacket same length as the first one with the following modification: I changed the front jacket, from single breasted to double breasted. Finished with bound button-holes Changed the back from two pieces of pattern to one piece Shaped up the sleeves because it looks a little bit sloppy for my ...

Hello.. Starting from January 2015, Make A Garment A Month Challenge (MAGAM) is moving to a Facebook group. All of you are welcome to join us, just simply click on this link for more detail :) And for this month, I will be making a plaid jacket based on Burdastyle pattern - wool blazer 10/2013#106 size 36  with following modifications, I am going to lengthen the jacket until the top of my knee Omit the front dart and change the back jacket from two pieces of patterns to one piece. Change the original pockets to inseam pockets And as the MAGAM January Theme is to try a new technique, instead of finishing the jacket with snap fastener I will use bound buttonholes For the fabrics, I will be using 2.5 yards of  plaid wool blend and 2.5 yards of silk satin in deep blue color for the jacket lining. Here is the closer look of my two fabrics, Now, I am working on my grey wool jacket to test the pattern. You can see the quick update on My Facebook Page...