Givenchy coat |
Balenciaga Egg coat, 1960 |
Balenciaga evening dress, 1960's |
That's why Vogue 8721 caught my eye:
Here's my red version, made from a mid weight red twill, with a matching red lining:
This was a really interesting piece to make. It's just 2 large pieces with a seam at the centre back that then join with a horizontal seam at the front. Shaping is added with darts around the neck and at the waist.
Openings in the front seam work as armholes:
Arm openings with lining handstitched around edges |
The whole piece has facings and a lining:
Can you see all of the understitching around the edges? What a pain!!!! Don't get me wrong - understitching is great, but this was difficult because you have to squeeze in through the arm openings. And then the lining gets caught underneath, and you have to un-pick it, and it gets REALLY frustrating. I ended up being unconventional and doing it from the wrong side.
But to counteract the annoying understitching, there are these lovely covered buttons!
Covered buttons - I'm gonna put them on everything! |
See you soon!
What a genius piece! You have such a great eye for style and it looks nothing less than fabulous on you, lady x
ReplyDeleteThat is such a lovely jacket! I love the shape of the Givenchy coats from the 60s, I actually have a 60s Vogue pattern for a coat similar to the Balenciaga one x
ReplyDeleteNicole this is incredible! I absolutely love it, this is right up my street. I'm a big fan of Balenciaga. The finished piece looks like couture. Congratulations and I'm very jealous!
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, totally 'you'. I love it!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Mrs Needles I have fallen in love with you all over again. This must happen to Mr Needles everyday! This is truly fabulous and you look incredible. I really want to make this but not sure I could rock it like you do. Awesome make xx
ReplyDeleteI found a similar Balenciaga design and instructions on this blog: http://studiofaro-wellsuited.blogspot.co.uk/2013/12/pattern-puzzle-balenciaga-evening.html
ReplyDeleteand I was planning to make it in a softer fabric and wear it as a blouse. Your red "shruggy" version is so cool, I need to add it to my "to sew" list :)
Wow - this looks amazing on you! You rock a vintage styled cropped jacket!
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