I made a promise to myself, that I would sew more for "me" this year. I usually only blog about projects I make for my children, but I hope to step from behind the camera every now and again to share the projects I made for myself. The ladies behind Petit a Petit and Family and Welcome to the Mouse House have teamed up for the exciting color themed Sewing Series and Giveaway - Shades of Me. I chose BROWN. I love the color brown. Its one of my favorite colors to wear besides black or grey.
I sewed up Burda Style's Illusion Jacket in an upholstery fabric I snagged on sale. I love the shape of the jacket, and the illusion of separates it created. Midway through this project I totally freaked out when I realized my jacket was made from the same fabric as my mother in law's couch. To prevent it from looking like a walking armchair I decided to break up the fabric by adding faux alligator embossed sleeves. What a difference it made!
The neckline on the jacket is pretty wide, so I wrapped a fur collar around it to keep warm.
I hope you all are as inspired to sew more for yourselves as much as I am. Who else is looking forward to the Shades of Me, summer edition? No pressure Celina and Hayley.
Be sure to upload your projects to the Shades of Me LINKY PARTY and check out the other bloggers on the tour. Don't forget to enter the huge GIVEAWAY below.
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Farrah you look amazing and just love your style! You look nothing like armchair more like a foxy lady. I love the contrast with the sleeves- it is all just perfect. Thank you so much for being on the tour and I can't wait to see what else you will be sewing for yourself this year!
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DeleteYou really look amazing! The sleeves are what make that jacket... love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you Chelise
DeleteLike your MIL's couch...hahaha you are too funny. I love the fabric pairing and overall styling! You look great!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Mie. I'm going to take a photo sitting on her couch and post it. LOL
DeleteI love this look Farrah! You are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much!
DeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks Liz
DeleteYou are such a rockstar! This is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteYou should talk lady! Thanks for stopping by Erin
DeleteI agree "you look amazing," like a model in VOGUE! You've sewn a UNIQUE Illusion Jacket. The faux alligator embossed tight sleeves and dark brown fur collar are PERFECT! Jeans and stylish leather short boots also add to the FANTASTIC ensemble. Sarah Helene, Minneapolis
ReplyDeleteWell hello there you hot woman! Farrah, this is awesome! I want this jacket...
ReplyDeleteThanks Trine
DeleteAh this is so perfect! I think that color is just perfect on you and lol at your mother's couch. Thanks so much for joining in with us…. and yes, maybe a summer series should happen?? Good idea ;)
ReplyDeletea summer series would be awesome!
DeleteLove! The sleeves are perfect and so is the fur collar! I like the sound of a summer series :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, I think I will attached the snaps so I don't have to hold it close. lol
DeleteI absolutely LOVE this. The jacket is to die for! I think I can marry it right now. Maybe you should send it to me. Just saying. And you are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThanks Boo!
DeleteWOW Farrah!!! This jacket, this pattern, the leather sleeves - I adore everything about this coat! And that fur collar you through on with it is fabulous as well!!! Amazing!! You look gorgeous in it too!
ReplyDeleteThank You Jessssssss!
DeleteWow! You did an amazing job. I love this and you wear it so well!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much
DeleteI'd have never thought that was upholstery fabric. It simply looks like suede to me. You have inspired me to make an article of clothing for myself.
ReplyDeleteThat's great! I'd love to see what you make.
DeleteLove the jacket, and love the idea of the summer edition (although it will be winter here hehe).
ReplyDeleteWow, i didn't realize that. Summer would be awesome though.
DeleteWowza - super beautiful!
ReplyDeletenow I'm blushing ;)
DeleteThis jacket is really chic Farrah. I love it! I like your blog look.
ReplyDeleteThanks Justine
DeleteHi! This jacket is my February project. I have it all traced and ready to cut! Any comments on fit (e.g. Vs your normal size in burda?) or construction? Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYour jacket is stunning. Nothing like a couch, all style!
Thank you. This was my first Burda pattern so I don't have anything to compare it too. However I would just say to find your measurements on the size chart and cut accordingly. I probably should have cut the 44, to compensate for my hips. Good luck. I would love to see it once its completed.
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