I am so pleased with the finished jacket. It's sleek and lovely from the front, and soft and feminine from the back. Just an all around lovely jacket.
I used a Riri zipper that I purchased from Pacific Trimming. It's my first Riri zipper and I think I'm hooked. What a lovely zipper.
Of course, the zipper plays center stage in this jacket, so having it match up correctly is vitally important. Just follow the instructions and you'll have a beautifully inserted and matching zipper.
If you have not purchased a pattern, but feel you would like to give the jacket a go, you can find the pattern HERE.
Good Luck with your jackets!
Rhonda
Gorgeous Rhonda!! I just adore the back. Beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love it! I have done some serious in-depth zipper explorations, and have found RiRi zippers to be great, as are Lampo Zippers from Botani Trimming. I'm making a jacket right now, that I expect will be finished tomorrow, and the zipper quest was insane, but worth it! There will be pictures on my blog, if I can remember!
ReplyDeleteA very attractive coat Rhonda
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous jacket ! And I agree. The back is lovely.
ReplyDeleteLovely, feminine coat, Rhonda. It will be marvelous with your coloring.
ReplyDeleteOnce you try a Riri, you'll never use anything else. You will appreciate this for so many years to come.
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous, I love the collar.
The coat is even sweeter on as it feels like a hug from a friend :)
DeleteI've visited this post half a dozen times since you put it up, just to admire this incredible coat. It has to be my favorite, ever. The fabric, color, style, and now the amazing zipper... everything adds up to perfection. You wouldn't by any chance want to give it to me would you? LOL
ReplyDeleteTo be honest it doesn't look anything like the original pattern, which is a fun thing about pattern hacking. You can get so many incredibly different looks from one starting point. This is the ultimate demonstration of that. Thanks for the sew a long and the beautiful inspiration.
Gorgeous, Rhonda! Absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThanks Julie! I'm really enjoying the coat.
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