fun with kimono fabrics

I made another because I loved the first one so much.

This time, I wanted a longer jacket, same pattern as the first but with just a few changes.
pattern - Cutting Line Designs, Fun with Fabrics

changes
- shortened the collar band by 2"
- shortened the sleeve band by 1"
- reduced the width of the front band down to a finished size of 2"
- added the collar last so that it overlapped the front bands
- added lining

I used a light muslin foundation to piece the kimono pieces onto and then hand quilted all the sections.

The quilting is kind of cool on the back of the jacket sections and I debated on adding the lining but I wanted a more finished jacket.

The quilting took the longest amount of time in constructing this jacket. It was a good evening project.

Even thought it is not easily seen on the front, I think the quilting gives the jacket more interest and it also stabalizes some of the vintage fabric, some of the fabric is a bit fragile.

The lining is a woven silk fabric that I bought decades ago. It had a flaw in weaving along one edge but it makes a great lining. When I found it for sale, I bought the entire bolt. I am beginning to think that I will never be able to use it all. Both sides of the fabric are workable and on the first kimono jacket I used the other lighter side.

Some of the fabric had holes or weak areas and I just added patches.

I liked the patches so much that I added some to break up the fabric and add interest.
I love Japanese boro, so I worked the damage areas with that as inspiration.

Not sure that I love that bottom piece of fabric on the back, the one with the blocks.  I may add some fabric pieces over it.

Very happy with how this jacket turned out and I highly recommend this pattern, it is perfect for playing around with fabric.

Fun with Fabrics.

 

Comments

[Michela]

It's wonderful! I'd love to have enough sewing skills to make one with my scraps...

[Janet]

That is an amazing jacket! I love the mix of fabrics. I wish I had your expertise at sewing.

[gayle ortiz]

Patty,

This is a smashing success! I love the fabric combo and layout and the changes you made to the pattern. I have this pattern and will now be looking for fabrics to make one..in my stash, that is.

How did you piece them onto the muslin; by hand machine?

Great job!
Gayle

[Leslie]

Another great jacket. I like patchwork a lot and this fabrics in this are lovely, especially the bottom turquoise piece in the closeup of the patch. You're gonna have a whole new wardrobe soon of very unique clothes.