Showing posts with label embellished jacket. Show all posts
Showing posts with label embellished jacket. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 13, 2013

Well. Hmm. Now what?

 I adore the embellished denim jackets that Carol at The Polka Dot Closet creates and was inspired to make one myself.  Last weekend I found a jacket that suited me at the VOA so game on.  Sorry I neglected to take a "before" picture!  The jacket is Chicos with all-over embroidery and it has the boxy shape I like.  I am all about comfort and don't like my clothes to touch me too much.  My finished jacket is nothing like hers but that is how inspiration works.
 I added ruffles that I harvested off some curtains I bought at The Bins...
... and some tapestry trim from my stash.  I like how it turned out but, but...  I don't know if I will have the nerve to wear it out in public.  Sheesh!

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Making It My Own and Garden Progress

 I picked up this jacket at the VOA a couple of weeks ago and added some lace to the hem and the sleeves to make it my own.  Not a big change, just a little pizazz.  I thought about putting lace around the collar, too, but decided to keep it simple.  It's not my style to have a doily appliqued on my back.  I might switch out the buttons one of these days but for now it is done.
 This is "as found".  I thought it had good bones and love the color.  I am also working on the white jacket I mentioned in the post about the Dye-Na-Flow dyes.  I didn't realize what a score they were at The Bins until I went to purchase more colors - yikes!
A little more progress on the garden remodel.  This is a cold frame for starting seeds.  We picked up the vintage windows at the antique mall, I painted them, and the husband built the box to fit.  The dirt will arrive next Monday so we are getting close now.
It is a beautiful day here in Portland but I know that isn't the case for all of you.  Take good care and be safe!