CHANEL JACKET. I was inspired over the holiday break to look through my fabric stash, and came across a wonderful fabric that has probably been there over a year. It's a beautiful Chanel-type boucle, and I am going to be making up a Chanel jacket beginning soon (see the pictures -- these first ones do NOT do the fabrics justice so I'll play with lighting for the next photos.). Another blogger mentioned that it took her 70 hours to make hers, so I will count my hours until completion. So far, I did a steam-shrink of the fabric (hot iron held over the wrong side of the fabric to steam), which was about 30 minutes.
Jacket fabric -- it's much more beautiful in person!
Jacket fabric and lining -- oo la la!
MUSINGS. Fabric manipulation (sewing, crafting, etc.) is a great diversion. I have a 'day job' that can be quite intense at times, and so an opportunity to focus on something totally different is a great plus. That's probably why I have 3 looms, one high-end sewing maching and a serger, and tons of jewelry-making supplies! There is always at least one project that calls my attention after dinner and on weekends. Plus the occasional lunch-hour trip to a craft supply store! I highly recommend having a hobby that takes lots of inexpensive odds and ends. Looking for just the right under-$5 buttons can be a perfect stress reliever in the middle of the day.
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