Oh, That Jacket!

The iconic Chanel jacket-never goes out of style.  Here she is again in Claire Shaeffer for Vogue 8804.   Three piece sleeve (even though the pattern envelope says it's a 2-piece, it IS a 3 piece.) To accompany that pattern, Claire is writing a six-part series about "THE JACKET", beginning with The June/July issue of Vogue pattern magazine.

The first of the six articles:

She'll be writing about the couture techniques used in creating a couture jacket.

I have my pattern, the first magazine, and will be shopping for appropriate fabric, trim and lining.  This is on my bucket list for fall.  I didn't participate in the Chanel Sew Along a couple of years ago, and I'm looking forward to the challenge.  How about you?  Do you have renewed interest in "That Jacket"