tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post1495447493224957912..comments2023-11-05T19:13:56.161+08:00Comments on Handmade by Carolyn: A Chanel-style jacketCarolynhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-6762827530980324992011-06-23T10:16:14.397+08:002011-06-23T10:16:14.397+08:00This truly is a phenomenal jacket and looks like i...This truly is a phenomenal jacket and looks like it was "meant to be" with the Lagerfeld skirt.MushyWearhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11298153126878457192noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-14036009499786717042011-06-22T13:11:39.266+08:002011-06-22T13:11:39.266+08:00Thank you so much for your comments!
No Terri, i d...Thank you so much for your comments!<br />No Terri, i didn't put a chain in the bottom of the jacket, but it hangs perfectly well without one. It sits quite stiff and firmly and does not curl up at the edges at all. That is thanks to the thickness and high quality of the fabric, I think...Carolynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03156106727490224625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-37586061780563408862011-06-22T11:27:56.126+08:002011-06-22T11:27:56.126+08:00Oh, this is a beautiful jacket. Is the bottom wei...Oh, this is a beautiful jacket. Is the bottom weighted with chain as Chanel did. I like how you have styled it here, but it would look beautiful with a simple black sheath too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-41889599024195337842011-06-22T11:13:45.830+08:002011-06-22T11:13:45.830+08:00Thanks for breaking your rule! This jacket ist pha...Thanks for breaking your rule! This jacket ist phantastic and completed with this skirt it looks just great! I love Chanel like jackets and Monsieur Lagerfeld is one of my favourite designers. You come close to him (with a little twinkle).<br /><br />Greatings from Germany<br />AngelaAngiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11183524722752308030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-5738005504241662892011-06-22T09:19:39.835+08:002011-06-22T09:19:39.835+08:00Great jacket!
With a white shirt is perfect...Great jacket! <br />With a white shirt is perfect...Mom (Míriam)https://www.blogger.com/profile/08643113330246564793noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-69694559233259574232011-06-22T09:15:06.004+08:002011-06-22T09:15:06.004+08:00Stunning jacket, enjoy wearing it and the Chanel j...Stunning jacket, enjoy wearing it and the Chanel jackets work so well both dressy and casual. <br /><br />This is the same pattern I have used for my Chanel jacket which you have seen and there is another one that is in the cupboard waiting for all of its handstitching to be done.Sharonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14691687252337993643noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-85728675264226803172011-06-22T08:54:06.248+08:002011-06-22T08:54:06.248+08:00Your jacket is amazing. I have zoomed in on the ph...Your jacket is amazing. I have zoomed in on the photos for a very good look. I hope you wear it often. It deserves some fancy lunches.kbencohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00885068563358776147noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-33145918684481824542011-06-22T05:15:18.335+08:002011-06-22T05:15:18.335+08:00Oh yes, I hear you about keeping some things back....Oh yes, I hear you about keeping some things back. It boggles the mind. All your beautiful work and I am so glad you shared it with us. You look great dressed in that ensemble.Maryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03517527498809073174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-67757567628574173652011-06-22T02:29:16.831+08:002011-06-22T02:29:16.831+08:00Oh! This is very lovely and elegant!! I love it. Y...Oh! This is very lovely and elegant!! I love it. You look fab.<br /><br />I hear you about the "sacred" garments. Mine aren't nearly as lush as yours ... though I'm hoping to add some. My eyelet jacket was kind of like that. I didn't want to get it stained or ruined.Carolinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09929299128040779462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-81386433368753321202011-06-22T01:09:34.938+08:002011-06-22T01:09:34.938+08:00love the jacket! I have this pattern and now that...love the jacket! I have this pattern and now that you have shown us your version it gives me the inspiration to make my own, thanks for sharing. It looks wonderful on you too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-14285390189633604032011-06-22T00:33:42.793+08:002011-06-22T00:33:42.793+08:00Gorgeous! I do understand the "too good to w...Gorgeous! I do understand the "too good to wear" classification, but on the other hand - aren't better quality fabrics supposed to wear better, therefore last longer, etc., etc.? Using this line of reasoning - you should wear this jacket as often as possible, because it will add a note of distinction to so many outfits.Irenehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13960310379822122045noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-72199915280513304472011-06-22T00:10:23.002+08:002011-06-22T00:10:23.002+08:00I really love this jacket. My mom is tall and thi...I really love this jacket. My mom is tall and thin like you, though with a very different figure, and I know she would love it. I'm going to be keeping my eye out for a similar fabric in the future.Kimberlyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11452366492486662984noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-9557565676126652492011-06-21T23:22:31.215+08:002011-06-21T23:22:31.215+08:00Wow, the jacket is stunning. You NEED to wear it m...Wow, the jacket is stunning. You NEED to wear it more often! I know what you mean though, I tend to keep my prettiest and nicest clothes in the closet and never wear them, thinking that something horrible will happen to them (you know, oil stains, pasta sauce or what have you).The Waveshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07187385249740092025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-57767791026927620532011-06-21T22:40:06.260+08:002011-06-21T22:40:06.260+08:00I don't know what I love more... the fabric, t...I don't know what I love more... the fabric, the style...that gorgeous lining and yummy trim! SO many fantastic qualities in a jacket you'll wear forever. So wear it more! It's gorgeous on you and goes with SO many things! Luxe stuff. :)Darcihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02936847220360997738noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-50512572620800866252011-06-21T22:10:58.448+08:002011-06-21T22:10:58.448+08:00That's just stunning! If I had the skills to ...That's just stunning! If I had the skills to make something like your jacket, I'd wear that sucker everywhere just to show it off! Yes, please post it to BurdaStyle.Saminahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03997234339953688955noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-63700427698235155182011-06-21T21:52:31.098+08:002011-06-21T21:52:31.098+08:00Yes, break your rule. It's gorgeous. I love ...Yes, break your rule. It's gorgeous. I love the grid pattern in the wool and how it's so nicely matched up.liza janehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16916364137307894200noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-84123976444712168082011-06-21T21:25:21.153+08:002011-06-21T21:25:21.153+08:00Wow that's beautiful! I think it will still be...Wow that's beautiful! I think it will still be a little longer until I have the patients to make a jacket like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-54624493181078636812011-06-21T19:30:30.510+08:002011-06-21T19:30:30.510+08:00Your jacket is beautiful. I have that pattern cut ...Your jacket is beautiful. I have that pattern cut out for a muslin right now so you have inspired me to get on with it. My fabric is just a bargain boucle'from Spotties, but I'm not brave enough to try anything more expensive. I hope it looks as good as yours when I'm finished.KathyShttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15865710256627225570noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-89822003502615225162011-06-21T18:56:31.537+08:002011-06-21T18:56:31.537+08:00What a beautiful jacket, I love the fabric. I'...What a beautiful jacket, I love the fabric. I'm not sure what you thought of it but I loved the V7975 pattern, the fit was really good for me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-69260409395413036582011-06-21T18:33:31.226+08:002011-06-21T18:33:31.226+08:00What a fantastic jacket!What a fantastic jacket!Alexandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08693247118826431089noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-23536126821014149802011-06-21T18:25:13.071+08:002011-06-21T18:25:13.071+08:00I get the 'it's too nice' to wear bit ...I get the 'it's too nice' to wear bit but you should wear it more it's so nice. It has a nice shape to it, not so boxy as some. I've always wanted to try a chanel style jacket. It's definitely on my 'to do' list after seeing yours.Shellyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07142947905050151725noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-87683357413103584342011-06-21T16:20:45.379+08:002011-06-21T16:20:45.379+08:00I love the shape of that jacket - I bet it does lo...I love the shape of that jacket - I bet it does look fabulous with jeans too- I love the idea of the juxtaposition - funnily enough I just suddenly thought I'd love to see it with something really trashy - that would be fun - but I bet you don't have anything trashy in your wardrobe. <br /><br />So glad the jacket is getting out and about more. I'm sure it was getting very lonesome in your wardrobe.Mary Nannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02577449410716501317noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-31543599603558443312011-06-21T15:34:22.465+08:002011-06-21T15:34:22.465+08:00Oooh, it is lush! Such gorgeous texture, it does ...Oooh, it is lush! Such gorgeous texture, it does have a luxurious feel.Karinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06551387452771116176noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-91727934243323120702011-06-21T15:22:30.649+08:002011-06-21T15:22:30.649+08:00This is a lovely lovely jacket.
I know what you ...This is a lovely lovely jacket. <br /><br />I know what you mean about garments that are too good to wear often, but this one deserves to be out more! <br /><br />-SewingelleAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1374783908598391491.post-85176463158725440422011-06-21T14:49:04.601+08:002011-06-21T14:49:04.601+08:00Oh, Carolyn, that is stunning. Divine. Wow, perf...Oh, Carolyn, that is stunning. Divine. Wow, perfection and it looks so fabulous the way you've styled it. Yeah, I do get "too nice" at least in this case. You need more ladies at lunch opportunities, like our equivalent of the DAR. ;)shamshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06070023218199309005noreply@blogger.com