Embroidered Jacket

I finished sewing and fitting the jacket and it's not too bad...  I only look like a teenage polar bear in it not a giant mama polar bear.

As with everything lately I am flying by the seat of my pants.  Now I have to figure out how to finish the raw edges. 

Last week I found some cream yarn that was a good color match. Using one strand of it in a #16 chenille needle I sewed all around the edges finishing it nicely.  Added a mother of pearl button and it is done.

My inspiration for the project was a lovely vintage "never used" white wool blanket I purchased at my church fair In Dec of 2012 for $8.00. I felted the blanket and "saw" a jacket in the fabric. The gown below was the inspiration for the embroidery.

I have been busy with life and the Christmas Fair Fund Raiser where I have organize the Silent Auction.  The Fair was Saturday and it was a busy and wonderful day of  fun and fellowship.  The Auction earned $1800 for the day and the total Fair receipts are close to $15000.  The total is donated to local charitable organizations.   

So today.... after a rush to the doctors for my granddaughters nose bleed that would not stop!!!!  She is fine and I  am back to my jacket.  I have the sleeves and half of the collar done.  Not really thrilled with the colors... I ordered the sequins on line so it was an expensive guess.  They are better in person.

I need to finish this before the warm weather.... Nowadays that's kind of hard to predict!!!

Embroidered Jacket

I have been working on my new project.  I have the jacket body constructed and the design mapped out.

The cuff pattern is outlined.  On Sept 20 I ordered the sequins from Paillettes & Broderie.  It took a while but last Thursday Oct 17 they were delivered.

The sequins are ready but sometimes life gets in the way.  I have not gotten to it just yet.
Monday and Tuesday of this week I taught a two day intro class in tambour embroidery.  I was totally pleased with the class as both students really exceeded my expectations. 
Now to clean up my workroom and get back to my jacket before its to warm to wear it.