We all know how important it is to have all the basic wardrobe staples right? A crisp white shirt, perfect fitting jeans, and a pair of nude pumps to name a few. So how do you keep these items rotating seamlessly season to season? By mixing in a great statement piece of course!
I love a good abstract, geo, or in this case ikat print. So as soon as I saw this fabric, I knew it was perfect for what I wanted to create!
Here’s what I used-
Fabric: Oscar de la Renta Pink/Wine Ikat Silk-Cotton Satin
Lining: Chocolate Brown Heavy Twill Lining
Simplicity Pattern: #8093
The only change I made in the pattern was to shorten the sleeve to 3/4 length. This silk-cotton is so nice to work with. It has the perfect amount of stiffness to achieve a structured look, yet it’s so soft and comfortable to wear.
Not only did I use the heavy twill to fully line the jacket, I also used it as contrast fabric on the sides.
Oh and by the way, I know I’m not the only one who hordes scraps of fabric. So why not create a little self rosette applique like I did. You can either sew it right on to the jacket or make a pin!
I was so pleased with the outcome! I LOVE my new jacket, and I have so many items in my closet that would look great with it! Mission accomplished!
Enjoy!
16 comments
Hi,
You did a wonderful job on the jacket and mixing it with jeans is pure genius.
Hi Denise, thank you very much!
Nice job, Shavonne. I really like the silk cotton fabric, dressy, but casual with the jeans. I like the idea of brown lining but wish we could see a picture of how you used it.
Thanks Susan! I’ll try and get a shot of the inside so you can see!
The jacket is beautiful, Shavonne. I have never used an ikat print. Having seen your jacket, I will give it a try. Would love to see the inside also.
Thank you Roxanne! I would love to see how it your jacket comes out! I’m sure it will be great 🙂
Shavonne..Stylish from head to toe! Beautiful.
The jacket is exceptional. Love the ikat and your use. Cheers.
Hi Sylvia! Thank you so much!
Stunning!!!!! You did an amazing job. Love everything about this jacket!
Thanks Jennifer! I’m glad you enjoyed the post! 🙂
Beautiful!
Thank you very much!!
Great Jacket, no bottoms, no zipper . I will make one this weekend; I need one for Sunday!!!
Amanda
Thanks Amanda! It was such an easy sewing project. I’m sure yours will be great 🙂
Great job! That’s a really beautiful jacket, and I love Mimi G patterns, I have this one so I’ll have to create something beautiful like you did, thanks!
Thank you Darlene! I love her patterns too! Glad you enjoyed the post 🙂