Sunday, October 25, 2009

Burda 128 10/08 Jacket

I finished my jacket yesterday and enlisted my dd to take pictures. She's better than my husband and we had a nice photo session outside on this gorgeous fall day. If you'll remember I was knocking off this Oscar de la Renta jacket that retails for $1990.00 over on Net a Porter. My copy is more inspired by his than an actual copy. I didn't want to add a band at my hips, so I left that off. I also didn't add the bands on the sleeves, opting to keep it like the bottom of my jacket.

I used this BWOF pattern for the base, mainly because it had a very similar collar and front princess seams. You can see that I made a lot of changes! Even with those changes the great draft of this jacket comes through. I always love the way Burda set in sleeves ease in so beautifully and this pattern was no exception.

Now the jacket:


The under pocket is faced with the fashion fabric so that the lining doesn't show.

This jacket cost me considerably less than the original and at $200 it wasn't exactly cheap, but it is a whole lot more jacket than I could buy for $200 in RTW. It also fits, which is something I could never find off the rack. I love it. I love that it makes me feel good to put it on and yes, the fabric was worth the cost.
You can read a detailed review over on Pattern Review.
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27 comments:

  1. Gorgeous ThingsOctober 25, 2009 at 3:31 PM

    You jacket turned out beautifully!

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  2. SigridOctober 25, 2009 at 4:15 PM

    WOW, this jacket is worth every minute you spent on it, and every $ ;). It looks very comfortable and wearable too. Fabulous result. Congratulations on finishing this masterpiece and a great start to completing the wardrobe.

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  3. Erica BunkerOctober 25, 2009 at 4:16 PM

    That is so fabulous! I love it!

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  4. ShannonOctober 25, 2009 at 6:09 PM

    Stunning work as usual!

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  5. GailOctober 25, 2009 at 6:52 PM

    Congratulations on creating a great jacket. I like it worn open, but it also looks good zipped up. The fabric looks like it is high quality wool. Armani also did a similar jacket in a block colour that was hideously expensive too.

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  6. RoseOctober 25, 2009 at 7:05 PM

    What a great jacket! You look terrific wearing it!!

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  7. Ann Made StudioOctober 25, 2009 at 7:12 PM

    I can see why you would love it, it looks
    terrific on you and if it makes you feel happy then it was definitely worth the cost.

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  8. gwensewsOctober 25, 2009 at 8:04 PM

    That is a very WOW jacket. All those zips! Very nice job.

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  9. juliaOctober 25, 2009 at 10:37 PM

    Wow! That is a fantastic looking jacket!!! You are a very talented lady!!!

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  10. AlexOctober 25, 2009 at 11:42 PM

    All I have to say is: you are so lucky we aren't the same size missy. I shall have to stick to stealing your scarves. ;-p

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  11. SewingLibrarianOctober 26, 2009 at 12:27 AM

    This looks great on you!

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  12. MichelleOctober 26, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    Wow, Nancy, that jacket looks fantastic! Amazing work, and such a great job with those zippers and matching of all that plaid. Wonderful, wonderful work!!

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  13. Linda LOctober 26, 2009 at 1:00 PM

    Great looking jacket. You did an excellent job with this.

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  14. Cindy October 26, 2009 at 2:02 PM

    That's beautiful, Nancy!

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  15. VickiOctober 26, 2009 at 3:56 PM

    It suits you perfectly and looks very expensive. Fabulous fabric.

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  16. SheilaOctober 26, 2009 at 4:35 PM

    You did a Fabulous job on the jacket and it looks great on you.

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  17. phyllisOctober 26, 2009 at 6:41 PM

    KILLER! Drop dead gorgeous - and the jacket loosk pretty good too.

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  18. Rachel SOctober 26, 2009 at 8:24 PM

    After reading about the planning, and executing, I must say that I have been anxiously awaiting the pictures of the finished product. Awesome!

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  19. MegOctober 26, 2009 at 8:42 PM

    Oooh, Nancy, this turned out so great! I love it on you. The zippers are wonderful. Outstanding!

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  20. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)October 26, 2009 at 11:36 PM

    Nancy it is an awesome jacket! What a wonderful first piece for your collection!!!

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  21. Little Hunting CreekOctober 27, 2009 at 8:12 AM

    Beautiful jacket! It looks wondeful on you - worth every penny

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  22. MarjiOctober 27, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Gorgeous! You did a wonderful job using the de la Renta jacket as inspiration but making it uniquely your own.

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  23. SusanneOctober 27, 2009 at 12:14 PM

    Wow! What a great find for inspiration, perfectly executed for a very versatile piece. I love the juxtaposition of the dress boucle and casual style of the jacket, that makes for long term use and versatility. I wonder why de la Renta has the jacket closing left or over right? I think it would feel awkward to zip and unzip. Yours is better than the original!

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  24. JoshOctober 28, 2009 at 1:24 PM

    me josh like jacket!

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  25. AnonymousOctober 29, 2009 at 3:18 PM

    Nancy - this is absolutely beautiful. So stylish and modern, but classy, too. I love all the zipper details. I'm so envious! ;)

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  26. AnonymousOctober 31, 2009 at 9:40 PM

    I love the exposed zippers!

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  27. Nancy WinninghamNovember 4, 2009 at 12:19 AM

    Your jacket turned out beautifully. It looks great on you - very flattering and chic

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