I still have the lining to put in, but here is a preview. Carolyn asked if this was one of my new fabrics - it's not but it does look similar in the photos - this is a textured, slightly metallic, green fabric I picked up locally with this pattern in mind. The pattern goes together really well, I just lose momentum a bit when I get to boring bits like hems and lining, but it's Chinese New Year so we have a holiday from Monday to Wednesday and I should find time to get it done and model it.
For Janine and any other Aussies, Vicki tells me the outlet store we visited in Melbourne was called Clear It and the address is 296 Brunswick Street, Fitzroy. It sells clothes downstairs and fabrics upstairs from Alannah Hill. When I was there they mostly had gorgeous silks and chiffons, some beaded and embroidered - like all these places, it's a matter of pot luck what you will find there. Happy shopping!
And to everyone else Kung Hei Fat Choy! Happy New Year of the Ox.
The Vest is amazing. I absolutely love it!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! you must be really pleased with this!
ReplyDeleteFantastic job, I agree with Sue, you must be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous. The fabric is very interesting. I love the texture.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!! It's hot!
ReplyDeleteIt looks amazing! I've had my eye on this pattern as well, so it is great to see your version. The fabric looks very interesting as well --- nice choice!
ReplyDeleteIt looks so fantastic! Wow! The fabric really suits that style.
ReplyDeleteThis looks really nice. I can't wait to see you model it.
ReplyDeleteThis is looking fabulous. Interesting fabric.
ReplyDeleteThat is cool looking. A very different design and I love your choice of fabrics.
ReplyDeleteOh wow!! I cannot WAIT to see that finished. It looks fantastic already! xin nian kuai le!
ReplyDeleteThe fabric is interesting, almost looks like leather in the photos. I lose momentum at hems and linings, too!
ReplyDeleteThat is just the perfect pairing of fabric and pattern - perfect!
ReplyDeleteAnd Happy Chinese New Year! WE were in Chinatown here in London last weekend to go out for dim sum with a Chinese-American friend, and all the streets were covered in red lanterns and the shops were BURSTING with sweets! I have a serious mochi habit that's been filled for a while now. :)
So stylish! I love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is one fabulous piece! Seriously, I have to get back into Burda! I can't wait to see that finished.
ReplyDeleteThat fabric is so pretty and the vest is amazing. Is that fabric leather? It looks like leather on my monitor.
ReplyDeleteThanks for answering my question! And Happy New Year of the Ox to you too!
ReplyDeleteThis is one kewl vest...and I so understand dragging your feet at the finishing details!
ohmigosh, that's fantastic``
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year! And fabulous looking vest. The fabric is perfect for it.
ReplyDeleteDear Allison , Many thanks for telling me about this shop. I will definitely visit there. Love your blog and sewing. Janine
ReplyDeleteThat vest so cool! I love the fabric and the exposed zipper.
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year of the Ox to you!
ReplyDeleteI don't think I have ever posted on your blog, but I really enjoy your work. I nominate you for the Kreativ Blog Award.
Oh, I love it - excellent pairing of fabric and pattern!
ReplyDeleteInteresting fabric and it suits the pattern perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLove you vest, awesome fabric & pattern.
ReplyDeleteHappy Chinese New Year! I've given you the "Kreativ Blogger Award", BTW. Feel free to play along, or not!
ReplyDeleteLove it! And Chinese New Year!
ReplyDeleteI nominated you for a Kreativ Blogger award. check it out at my blog, Cheers )
ReplyDeleteGreat combination of pattern and fabric! It looks so much like distressed leather.
ReplyDeleteI love it!
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