Linen blazer refashion, #43

Alright I am beginning to get back into things, still have a long way to go. No iron craft this week either since things have been crazy. But back to some refashions, I finally got some pictures taken! Yay!

Thought this might fit as is, I got this on my trip to visit my family. But after a wash, it was a bit boxy and needed some shaping.

Taking it in was going to be a bit of a challenge and then I realized if I did then I would have fit issues with the sleeves. With my arms I would not have room to move my arms. So I needed to get creative. 

I realized elastic would be the answer. I added elastic to the back of the blazer and also down the arms.

Now I have my arm room and the blazer fits better! Sometimes it is just simple! 

Here's the recap! Great blazer for the springtime. Too bad it is summer! Maybe some cooler weather will be in my way. Who knows! 

Cheers,
Lauren

Refashion Blazer Revisit: Zipper Added

Let's revisit the blazer I just refashioned. I didn't like the hook and eye closure. I wanted the option to open and close it. I wanted a zipper.

So I regular zipper won't work. You have to get a separating zipper. Shown below. Or else you have to contort yourself into your jacket. As me how I know....

 

It is really simple. Line up with the edge of the zipper with the edge of the jacket. Sew.

Done!! Yay.

Now I can wear it open or closed. Easy fix. Now I will wear it more.

Cheers,
Lauren

IC'13 #17: Striped Blazer Refashion (my UFO project)

It started with this white and black striped top and yuck it was a turtleneck and zippered!!

OMG bad flashback to the 80s!

So yes this top is a top from the 80s easy. But it is in good shape. I wanted to do something different with this top. Then I had this suit jacket that I have no idea where exactly this came from. I probably paid nothing for it.

Since I was uninspired with this coat I decided I wanted to cut it up. So I removed the collar and along the buttons.

Here is me just playing around. It will work! I like it! I needed to cut off the striped collar. Now the question is how am I going to best put this together?

But first I needed to get rid of the side gap

Also need to get rid of the zipper, first cup up the middle of the shirt

And that is where I had left off for a few weeks (months whatever you want to call it!) So I decided b/c the weather has its cool moments here in DC, this would be the best time to finished this UFO (UnFinished Object).

So I pinned it at the center and just took the leap to pin and sew!

I basically top stitched up to a point where the jacket needs to be curved

And also the bottom needs to be cut off. I basically cut and folded under and sewed the lapel portion. Then I will sew this portion to the striped shirt. 

If you can't tell in the picture below, before I sewed the raw, cut part creating a finished edge. Now it is time to tackle the curving of the striped shirt.

I simply drew a line with disappearing ink pen. Cut

Sew. Then I also decided I needed to debulk the sleeves and the side of the jacket. Pin, pin, sew!

Also got rid of the side openings.

Also took some off the bottom. Sew it down to create a new hem!

Done! ahhh. I used a hook/eye to close it. But I am going to wear it to see if maybe I want to add a zipper. Let's see. I have some room to spare.

Love it. I am so ready for fall! :)

cheers,
Lauren