french jackets

5 min read 2019-12-13 08:31:54

French Jacket: The Details

In this post I’ll explore the seemingly little details will make your completed jacket look professional. I love the look of a patterned fabric

1 min read 2018-05-10 21:33:00

This jacket was inspired from a Chanel couture collection. For the jacket body I used a lovely open weave boucle from Mendel Goldberg Fabrics.

1 min read 2018-04-21 05:35:58

I’ve seen many French jackets lined with exquisite prints but finding the right print can be tough and I find myself sometimes preferring a solid.

1 min read 2018-02-16 04:31:46

Thank you all for the many comments and compliments about this jacket. The finishing details are what sets French jackets apart and make this

1 min read 2018-02-13 00:29:28

As promised in my last post, I’ve been experimenting with more custom trims. The fabric was ordered from Linton Tweeds last summer. Finding

1 min read 2017-12-02 05:04:07

This is an experiment in the art of trompe l’oeil as the French call it, or to deceive the eye. I’ll explore how to alter the grain of fabric

1 min read 2017-08-29 02:12:31

Here is the final version of the flounce top adapted from a RTW Alexander McQueen design. Shown with jeans for an outdoor summer party. I’ve also

1 min read 2016-09-28 05:31:44

Anyone who has constructed their version of the classic Chanel quilted jacket is aware that there is no provision in the design for shoulder padding.