Sunday, June 26, 2011

Mission Accomplished!

 
The coat had its first outing tonight and I think it has just the right feel - casual rumpled intellectual.  We still need to work on the modelling and the shirt is looking a bit tired.  He likes the coat and conceded that I'd done a good job.  But he's not so keen on the khaki.  Can't get past the military thing and the fact that it is the same colour as my daughter's school blazer.   There are a few little things that I think could be improved, but overall I'm proud of it.

I have recently acquired some OOP men's patterns in my armoury, Burda 6111(parka), McCalls 8409 (shirts) Vogue 8043 (trousers) and McCalls 3363 (pullovers and zip jackets), so expect further forays into menswear. 
 
Next up I'm working on Butterick 5472 for me.  My mission - should I choose to accept it - Tessuti's sale is on after all - is to make up the dress, top, jacket and pants as a coordinated set using only fabrics from my stash.  Certainly worth a try.
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25 comments:

  1. SheilaJune 26, 2011 at 5:46 AM

    The coat looks great on him and love the color.... Awesome work.

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  2. JoanneMJune 26, 2011 at 6:40 AM

    Fantastic. Looks so professional. Great colour.

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  3. EugeniaJune 26, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    That looks fabulous, great job! I love the idea of the 'casual rumpled intellectual' vibe.

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  4. BerniceJune 26, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Well done. It certainly does have the casual intellectual thing going on. I think the colour looks good. You should be felling very proud of yourself.

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  5. Jane MJune 26, 2011 at 1:54 PM

    What an impressive undertaking and a terrific result. Bravo!

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  6. Ann's FAshion StudioJune 26, 2011 at 2:58 PM

    The jacket look s great!

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  7. DillianderJune 26, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Fantastic Gail, you have done a great job with the tailoring and personally I like the style and colour. Tony wants me to sew him a casual nylon zippered jacket, similar to one he bought years ago but can't find in the shops. I can't find a pattern either, but your comment on vintage patterns makes sense!

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  8. kbencoJune 26, 2011 at 3:09 PM

    Gail, your model is awesome. He is actually wearing the wonderful garment whilst a camera is in operation! I shall speak sternly to my model about his utter slackness in comparison.
    The jacket is terrific. I like the colour, it looks great with jeans, but the excellent construction and fit of the jacket make it a really smart outfit.

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  9. Stitching At Stone CottageJune 26, 2011 at 4:50 PM

    wow..you have done such a great job...well done...it look so fabulous... great that Mr fabrication is happy to wear it all..welldone

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  10. SharonJune 26, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    Love the colour and the fit on your DH, you have done wonderful work on this jacket.

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  11. CarolynJune 26, 2011 at 10:52 PM

    Well done, Gail, looks absolutely fantastic! You have every reason to be proud of this beautifully finished garment. The model looks quite professional, too :)
    I love the colour, but I can understand the association with the school blazer... the reason why forest green, the colour of my daughter's blazer, is a colour not worn much in this house... my sons' blazers were black but there's not getting away from that colour!!

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  12. CarolynJune 26, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    Sorry, I meant "no" getting away from, etc...

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  13. Kristy ChanJune 27, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    Love the poses by your model, he's an expert at it! The finish on your jacket looks so professional, and I quite like the khaki colour because it's not the standard black or navy you general see on men but I can see how it would be harder to style.

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  14. jacquieJune 27, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    Fantastic! The jacket looks wonderful Gail and what a loving project. It looks very RTW and the khaki colour is great; it looks classic but modern at the same time (if that makes sense?). Mens patterns seem rather thin on the ground so what a good score finding an OOP collection.

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  15. RebeccaJune 27, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    The jacket looks great! The fit looks really good and I'm sure your DH will grow to love the color. I think it was a nice choice.

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  16. MegJune 27, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Very nice!

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  17. AudreyJune 27, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    The jacket looks very nice. Very artistic poses by the model which hide his face. Did he have a mischievous grin on it? The color is one of my husband’s favorites.

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  18. Gay McDonellJune 28, 2011 at 8:24 PM

    Fantastic work! It looks like a shop bought one!! WOW

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  19. velosewsJune 29, 2011 at 2:42 AM

    I think DH was holding back his jump for joy look. You'll have to work on that. Great jacket.

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  20. DianaJune 29, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    Oh my goodness. What an accomplishment! It turned out very professional looking and your DH is very lucky to have such a devoted wife. Now you deserve to make something ffor yourself for sure.

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  21. SewingadictaJuly 3, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    Fantastico! An awesome job! What a proud husband of the pledge made ​​by you, it shows in the face of pride!

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  22. GabrielleJuly 4, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    That is such an accomplishment - it's really impressive! Your husband looks pretty happy... I am not going to let my partner see this though!

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  23. AlvianaJuly 6, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    awesome job!!! super stylish.

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  24. Lisette MJuly 6, 2011 at 4:23 PM

    Looks great! And your plan? Very ambitious..

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  25. Anne-MarieJuly 7, 2011 at 9:29 AM

    This project is such a sucess. Super work !!!

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