Saturday, January 07, 2012

Simplicity 2728 - Cabi Inspired

I have made this pattern for Erin with linen and here is the original review.  As you know, Lynne and I like to watch Cabi blog and they had this tweed jacket:
Source Cabi
You know what they say about best laid plans?  My jacket really didn't turn out like the inspiration except for my tweed fabric.

I cut my jacket out the last week of November and then Christmas came.  I decided to make all those Sophia and Weekender bags making the Cabi-inspired jacket lost in the to-do pile.

Fast-forward to December 23rd, the bags are complete and I didn't feel like starting on the jacket unitl after the New Year.  Instead I did a very needed cleaning of my sewing room and in this process threw away my Simplicity 2728.  I went by Hobby Lobby on January 2nd but they did not have the pattern.  Being a person who cannot start another project until the one is finished, I forged ahead.

I did not cut out the collar, who knows why?  Looking at the line drawing, the collar is perfect for the inspiration piece, wide and full shaped.

One thing I did add was leather pocket flaps, cut from an old purse.  I had seen leather on jackets in RTW and wanted to incorporate this.

I used quilting cotton on the underside of the flaps


Here is the finished jacket front

Here is the back

Overall, I am quite pleased with my jacket, I do wish it had a collar but I will still enjoy wearing it.

22 comments:

  1. It may not look just like the inspiration garment, but it sure turned out nicely! Love the leather pocket flaps!

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  2. I love this, it looks so well made

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  3. You did an awesome job capturing the inspiration pics. Also love the leather for the pocket flaps.

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  4. Beautiful jacket, I too love the pocket flaps.

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  5. You did such a nice job using an inspiration pic to guide you in your own direction! I can imagine how disappointed you were when you realized you were missing the pattern, but your end product is great :-)

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  6. well I think it looks fabulous! Loving those leather touches.

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  7. Sharp! Love the leather pockets, and good button choice!

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  8. Nice looking jacket. Adding the leather was a great touch.

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  9. I really like the clean lines the jacket has without the collar. I also like the leather flaps. The leather adds richness.

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  10. Loving it and the leather details are perfect.

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  11. Patti5:55 AM

    Beautifully done! The pocket flaps and the buttons really make a distinctive difference!

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  12. Even though that jacket didn't go as expected, you ended up with wonderful results. Leather is so hot now, and it's a very distinctive touch along with the buttons. Good sewing!

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  13. I love the clean lines of this jacket. The leather trim really makes it special. The neutral color provides lots of wardrobe options. What a winner and beautifully sewn!

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  14. That jacket is beautiful and I can't wait to see it on you. I also like how you incorporated something old by using the leather from and old handbag to make the pockets. Nice!!!!

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  15. Oh Lori - it's still lovely. I really like the leather pocket flaps what a great use for an old purse. Sorry it's not what you envisioned, but it's lovely. Enjoy. g

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  16. It's beautiful! Great Job!!

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  17. Love the contrast on the jacket. It's so cute. Love the little shapped bottom on the back. It's so unexpected.

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  18. Lori, I love this. Leather and tweed is nice combination. Great job, as always.

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  19. Great job on the jacket, and I love the accent that the leather flaps give it. With or without the collar it would look great. :)

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  20. That's such a well made jacket. Love the style and leather detailing:))

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