Man, oh, man, what a busy week. But, it's all good.
Would you like to see my version of the Ralph Lauren Military Jacket? Remember, I saw it in an issue of InStyle magazine and just had to have it. I finished it last weekend, after much fitting and refitting. I did not make a muslin for this one, and boy, did it ever cost me time. But I am happy with the end result.
The basic pattern used was Simplicity Threads 3628. I fiddled with the neckline, combining a few different views to make it work, Tim Gunn.
My version is unlined, so I simply finished the seams with bias binding. I added the shoulder epaulets, and a little decorative piece to the back neck:
After the photo shoot, I ended up tacking down the epaulets. Much better.
Do I like the jacket? But of course!
It was a great little mid-winter boost to the wardrobe.
Great jacket, thanks for the photo shoot and the detail shots. You look fantastic in your new jacket.
Posted by: Lori | February 13, 2010 at 07:50 AM
So stylish! I agree with Lori and you look fantastic!
Posted by: Beth | February 13, 2010 at 07:55 AM
That is really sharp!
Posted by: Faye Lewis | February 13, 2010 at 08:35 AM
Loving your jacket! You look so hip! You did an outstanding job!
Posted by: Victoria Baylor | February 13, 2010 at 08:40 AM
I really love this and I'm not a jacket sort of girl at all.
Posted by: Elizabeth | February 13, 2010 at 09:04 AM
The jacket is styling!!! You made it work!!!
Posted by: Dharma | February 13, 2010 at 09:17 AM
That is very stylish!!! Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Rachel | February 13, 2010 at 10:05 AM
Oh oh oh! It looks SUPERB! I need some mojo so I can start mine!!! lol
Posted by: Adrienne | February 13, 2010 at 10:24 AM
wow you did an amazing job!! Forget the knockoff concept this is one of kind fantastic! Great job!
Posted by: Peacockchic | February 13, 2010 at 10:55 AM
LOVE LOVE LOVE it! Great fit! It looks wonderful buttoned up or left open. I love all the little details you included.
Posted by: Amanda S. | February 13, 2010 at 11:47 AM
I bought this pattern ... think I need to make it military in style, too. Teaching at a pacifist college, I do like to tweak them once in awhile! ;) (Since you don't know me, I'm not being sarcastic here!)
Posted by: Deborah | February 13, 2010 at 04:34 PM
Looks fab! Oh man, I wish I can lay my hands on one! Been looking for it for ages!
Posted by: emy | February 14, 2010 at 04:51 AM
Great job, the jacket looks stunning.
Posted by: Cele | February 14, 2010 at 07:20 AM
Great jacket, looks fab on.
Posted by: Estee | February 14, 2010 at 11:52 PM
What a fabulous jacket! Great job!
Posted by: Angela | February 15, 2010 at 02:16 PM
OOOh love the jacket! This turned out gorgeous!
You always have the best accessories too... so jealous..... :)
Great job! It's PERFECT!
Posted by: Lindsay | February 15, 2010 at 09:13 PM
Great Jacket! I seriously just pulled this pattern out last night as a possible next project. I even thought about using black denim. Yours is so nice. I really am inspired to make one of my own.
Posted by: Kim | February 23, 2010 at 07:44 PM