Whoa! who is that babe?It's FUTURE GRRL!
So; Cassie was going to a Futuristic party... and had a firm idea of how she wanted to look. To make this sartorial vision a reality she wanted a flamboyant and luxuriously textured coat.
Mission accomplished!
She took her inspiration from an Alexander McQueen outfit, and looks kinda Blade Runner I reckon. We bought the fabric and pattern together. Wait, wait what am I saying? I bought the fabric and pattern. She buys her own clothes now, but I do pay for her fabric when we're out together... I'm hoping to encourage that creativity and DIY spirit. Well, that's the theory, anyway!
below: Alexander McQueen Fall 2010 RTW
btw, this is NOT the fab, self-indulgent, frivolous thing for myself I mentioned in my previous post... I had to abandon that for a while to make this! That is yet to come!
The pattern is Butterick 5144, a reproduction 1948 pattern. My, but this is a wonderful silhouette, isn't it? Fortunately I'm allowed to wear it too if I want ;)
The fabric is a heavy Chinese brocade from Spotlight; emerald green and gold and black, with dragons writhing all over, and lined with black polyacetate lining fabric.
Hey cool sunnies!
Hey, yours too!
Can you see anything?
Nup! Can you?
No!
cue massive rofl.... in that way that girls at a party have...
Details:
Jacket; Butterick 5144, Chinese ... silk? (can't remember for sure) brocade
Sunnies; made by Cassie
Cami; Country Road
Skirt; Manning Cartell
Stompin' boots; bought in Japan
Pattern Description:
Very loose-fitting lined jacket has shaped front and flared back, shawl collar, side seam pockets, two piece sleeves with turn-back cuffs and shoulder pads
Pattern Sizing:
16-24, unfortunately the only size the shop had. I graded it down to a 10.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you had finished sewing it?
Yes.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Very! This is rated easy, and it is!
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Oh My Gosh, you guys. I was doubtful at first when my daughter chose it, but now I could not possibly love it more. It could be the most glamorous thing in the house! The shaped hemline is chic and looks quite high-end, the draped back is elegant, the long and very wide sleeves look lovely. It has pockets! and is overall a surprisingly simple make.
I have no dislikes.
Fabric Used:
Chinese brocade (I think silk? but am not 100% sure of that)
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Unfortunately the only size in the store was a 16-24, and my daughter had her heart set on it. However I did not find it difficult to grade it down to a 10; there are 11 pattern pieces which are quite basic and the instructions are simplistic and straightforward. No fiddly or difficult bits at all.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
My daughter and I made this one together for her, and I think I would like to make one for me now! And, yes!
Conclusion:
Very very cool. This is a 1948 reproduction pattern, so at first glance it might appear a bit costume-y but in this unexpected fabric it manages to fit beautifully into a funky modern wardrobe. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. This one is for my daughter, and me? I'm dreaming of one in lightweight camel wool... or maybe in black or chocolate coloured velvet... (sigh)
Oh My Gosh, you guys. I was doubtful at first when my daughter chose it, but now I could not possibly love it more. It could be the most glamorous thing in the house! The shaped hemline is chic and looks quite high-end, the draped back is elegant, the long and very wide sleeves look lovely. It has pockets! and is overall a surprisingly simple make.
I have no dislikes.
Fabric Used:
Chinese brocade (I think silk? but am not 100% sure of that)
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Unfortunately the only size in the store was a 16-24, and my daughter had her heart set on it. However I did not find it difficult to grade it down to a 10; there are 11 pattern pieces which are quite basic and the instructions are simplistic and straightforward. No fiddly or difficult bits at all.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
My daughter and I made this one together for her, and I think I would like to make one for me now! And, yes!
Conclusion:
Very very cool. This is a 1948 reproduction pattern, so at first glance it might appear a bit costume-y but in this unexpected fabric it manages to fit beautifully into a funky modern wardrobe. I absolutely LOVE how it turned out. This one is for my daughter, and me? I'm dreaming of one in lightweight camel wool... or maybe in black or chocolate coloured velvet... (sigh)
