Monday, July 06, 2009

Made It Myself Monday: This Jacket May Be Too Graphic For Sensitive Viewers

Well, at the beginning of spring I picked up a Burda Magazine and this is the third thing I have made from it's pages. I really had sort of thought the graphic wouldn't look quite this large, translated to clothing, but here you go!




I bought the canvas fabric at Ikea and really tried to stay on top of the designs as I cut. Placing, changing and hoping the shapes would still be nice with the darts and all.
The jacket was pretty easy to make but a little boxy ( So far I have found all their patterns a little on the boxy side...) but I altered it by adding a belt, and curving the front corners at the bottom, to match some of the shapes in the print.


It isn't the jacket I would pick for a wallflower shy day... But I guess I'm not really that type of girl anyhow.

Boldly Going Pretty Much Everywhere,
Betty

30 comments:

Cheryl Smith said...

I LOVE the jacket, LOVE the fabric and it looks GREAT on you!

kelley hart said...

I LIIKE it! You go girl!

Unknown said...

That jacket is so cute! Only you could pull a jacket like that off. Wear it with pride, it's gorgeous.

Kate said...

That is adorable and looks great on you!

Blaize said...

I think it is perfect.

Unknown said...

You totally ROCK that look! Perfect jacket on you. Looks really great paired with jeans.

Maria Stahl said...

Love how you centered the design on the boobage. :o)

You can call me Betty, or Bethany, or Beth ...Just don't call me late for dinner. said...

thanks for the jacket love ebveryone..

Maria: HAHHa.. well that was just a side effect of trying hard not to have the HEARTS land there. Instead I have a stylized tulip thing... At least I don't have a lot to check out in that vicinity... ;)

MissesStitches said...

It's beautiful, Bethany! Wonderful job.

Georgia Peachez said...

That fabric totally rocks that jacket! xo, suzy

Shelley Noble said...

Love it love it love it! So adorables. And so are your poses!

BrendaLea, the Prpldy said...

I love the color and the bold graphic print of the fabric. It's a fabulous jacket. Hold our head high when you wear it as it looks fabulous on you!

blair said...

I love that you chose that fabric to make the jacket from! Its so great!!!

Anonymous said...

I have to agree with everyone else here...You are adorable & wear this jacket well! Adding the belt was a great idea! You continue to inspire us!

PamKittyMorning said...

Super cute. I always love your fun photos!

Gwen said...

Absolutely Fabulous!! I love that you are so bold and proud of it.

Julie H said...

Very cute!

Jennifer said...

Entirely perfect; it wasn't going to let you make it any other way. Makes me wonder when I lost my nerve -- I'll have to try and find it again.

futuregirl said...

Love it! Beautiful print, artfully sewn.

Mary-Laure said...

I love this joyful, graphic fabric, and the jacket you made is perfect. In awe of your talent as usual.

Sonya Philip said...

That jacket is just amazing! What a standout! I love the pattern - both the graphic and design. Brava Bethany!

Heidi Ann said...

That is one FABULOUS jacket, Bethany! Wow - it really POPS! I love a great, wild graphic design - and love that it's red and white. It looks SO great on you.

Violette Crumble said...

Cute jacket! I made drapes for my son's room with that same fabric. I love it so much.

Anonymous said...

I love it and it's so flattering!

Amy said...

The fabric is awesome too!

Becca said...

Love the jacket!

Sara said...

Love it! Wear it with pride!

peitseoga said...

great print, great jacket! not boxy at all, well done. i'm not a fan of boxy, it makes me look dumpy and huge, i'm glad the eighties are over, there's no going back to boxy clothes for me!

Pink Petunia Designs said...

That jacket is super cute! I love the color and the bold print. Looks great on you!

Anonymous said...

Wow!!!!! What a fantastic jacket!
It's so cute and pretty. You are looking gorgeous in this jacket. Mind blowing design.

sam


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