Hot Patterns Geisha Girl Jacket March 18, 2008
Here she is - there is not too much to say in addition to the review on PR, except that I added thin shoulder pads because I’m mouse shouldered.
One thing I’m still debating is whether or not to add some hand top-stitching on the red side. I have some soft gray silk buttonhole twist that might be nice. Will need to ponder that a bit more.
The shoulder pads are stitched to the seam allowance at the shoulder, and tacked to a small pieces of black fusible woven interfacing at the points. These are ready made, and composed of batting instead of foam. I wanted a pad that would drape softly and identically regardless of what side of the jacket I’m wearing.
I’m very happy with it - it weighs nothing, and it looks as good loose as it does belted because the silk organza interfacing stiffens the edges just enough to flare the jacket away from my body.
Wow… it’s stunning!
Gorgeous! I would go with topstitching. What a fabulous jacket.
Beautiful!
Really nice! I think if I stumble across the right fabric I will definitely have to make this jacket. Love the reversible-ity of it.
Oh Wow! I love it. Yes, I think the grey hand stitching would be the right finishing touch. It would make the solid side look more like a side than a lining.
Magnificent! I wouldn’t change a thing, but you most obviously have better “vision” than I do. This is soooooooo gorgeous!!
It’s gorgeous!
Phyllis, that turned out spectacular!
Lovely “Geisha jacket” no need to add some handstitching on the red side.
Enjoy wearing it.
Simply beautiful! I vote against top-stitching too. This needs nothing added to it, it’s perfect.
It is absolutely gorgeous!
Phyllis, this jacket is precious and also the fact that it is double-sided has much merit. I am glad to see that you made your belt, I like a lot. Greetings and big hug for you. Paco
I like the idea of grey or dark red handpicked top stitching only on the solid red side.
I think it turned out to be beautiful. Personally, I think I like it without any topstitching on the red side, however, you’ll probably do it and then I’ll see that it’s perfect.
Oh. Phyllis. This is just stunning. I think I like it without the topstitching. But, I think it would take a can of paint to take away from this.
I just love it! Gorgeous colors and fabrications.
It is sensational and its sewn in a way, for which I love to come to your page: brilliant!
Love the jacketing with the accent. Just one comment - you may want to try a different shaped shoulder pad for the shape of the garment. Try one used for drop shoulder or dolman sleeved garments.
Thanks for the suggestion Simple Grl, I considered that, but if I had used a raglan shouder pad I wouldn’t have been able to reverse the jacket.
Brilliant! You did an outstanding job, Phyllis!
I like!!! Beautiful!!! Gorgeous colors and fabrications.