Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Peplum Jacket Finished!

The skirt, New Look 6154 was completed over a month ago. The jacket, Simplicity 7159 was started immediately after completing the skirt, but as I was adding the embellishment to the skirt, I remembered seeing buttons that I thought would be perfect for this outfit. After searching a couple of stores and not finding them, I turned to the internet and immediately located them and for a great price.

 
The jacket is the out of print jacket that I made for my daughter. I had to enlarge the pattern for her. Then, enlarge it further for myself. The sleeve cap was changed to remove the gathers. Adjusting the pattern included shortening the waist length by one inch, enlarging the arm width, and increasing the waist and bust.
 
 
The fabric is a white crepe with a shimmer. The complete outfit was lined with polyester lining.
 
I've had the hat with the pearls for many years. The necklace was a birthday gift from a few years ago.

Maybe, I distorted the pattern sleeves with my adjustment. Althought it fits, I think the sleeves and the sleeve openings are a little large. I can only fix it by reajusting the patten pieces.

12 comments:

  1. wow wee! you look stunning!
    Helen

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  2. Dorothy,
    You have a cute white suit.

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  3. Hi Dorthy, I love this outfit. It looks so smart on you! ANd I have to tell you - you won the printed How Much Fabric cards from my give-away. Email me and I'll give you the instructions on how to have them sent to you ...nothylane100 at gmail (dot) com

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  4. I'm glad that you like it. I'm excited to be a winner!

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  5. You look so elegant! I love this outfit :)

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    1. Thanks, I just viewed your grey and cream outfit. It's pretty.

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  6. This outfit is beautiful. I love the jacket ...looks fantastic on you.. And the hat is just perfect!!
    Love, love your new outfit...

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    1. Thanks so much and thanks for stopping by my blog.

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  7. This looks so nice! I hope peplums never go out of style!

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  8. Thanks, I don't think they will as this pattern is from 1991. It's a revolving cycle or fashion.

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Thanks for all of your wonderful comments. I hope to respond to each message.