Sometimes you just have to let the fabric speak yo you. It knows what it wants to be. And that's exactly what ended up happening with this denim jacket project. What I set out for in the beginning grew into a completely different product in the end. I originally imagined a loose fitting cropped jacket with flowing sleeves. But when I searched through my fabric stash, I came across some leftover denim from another project. I didn't have much so this could work out for my cropped jacket. Well..... now that changes everything because the denim is way more stiff than my original design. Almost immediately- I felt a structured jacket was the way to go! A couple of snips and tucks and this jacket started coming to life. My goal: keep things simple to allow the eyes to be drawn to the clean style lines and defined sleeves. Descrete pockets, a crisp top stitch and covered buttons finish the garment.
What I love most about this jacket is its versatility. Initially it feels dressy but I can easily dress it down with some jeans and a tee. Throw in a cute clutch and some earrings and I am good to go! That's the beauty of being an artist! YOU can bring your vision to life!!
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| Bella Clutch ~ "Grey and Stripe" Available at www.thegreybutton.com |
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| "Fanned Out" Leather Hand-Painted Earrings in Silver Available at www.thegreybutton.com |
2015 is off to a great start! What projects will you be working on this month to start off the new year? You can follow my journey as I sew my way through my portfolio and into a brand new wardrobe! I've created a Pinterest board just for my looks and you can also see what I'm up to on Instagram. I'd love to hear from you! Bye for now buttons!!
