Fabric diversions

I recently came across a quite properly tailored Pendleton jacket that I bought some time ago because (a) it was on sale, (b) a good color for me, and (c) my hubby liked it. It's a bit too small for me (4P) but see above for rationale (same thing applies to 8P -- a bit too big but see a, b, and/or c above). I have never worn it, and was almost ready to toss it in the Goodwill box. It was saved from that fate by a trip to a department store to look at way-too-expensive basic blazers. "Hmmm, thinks me. I can re-design that into something wonderful." This, of course, after watching Project Runway.


Here is the before and after -- a perfectly serviceable basic blazer, released from its collar, pocket flaps, and buttons, and with a potentially shorter hemline. I'm thinking about a ruffly collar attachment at this point, although it's not looking wonderful in muslin.

Cruising through my fabric stash, I spy a fabric that just might work to spruce things up a bit! I have a habit of being attracted to splashes of color. I get the fabric home (or open the FedEx delivery) and think "what WAS I thinking! I'd need to be twice my size to be able to wear this much color!" So, it stays in my stash until I figure something out.  In this case, the camel is a perfect match, and now I'm inspired.

Could be quite nice. I play more and come up with a nice collar proportion. I like the way it 'bunches up", so more play time is in order.  Stay tuned!