Creating a made to order vintage quilted jacket I have been cleaning out closets in my house this fall in order and came upon a stack of handmade quilts given to me while my children were babies. I haven’t used them in twenty years! They are meaningful to me in many ways, but mostly because they were made either by my mother, or my mother in law, both being avid quilting guild members in their current or past lives. However, decorating my guest room with a Quiltmaker’s Gift quilt sized for a twin or full size bunk bed is no […]
Tag: Sequin Saturday Jacket
Halloween Gasparilla Sequin Jacket
I found the most adorable skull and crossbones sequin fabric and I created a sequin jacket duster out of it! Introducing the Sequin Saturday Halloween Sequin Duster. This is a lined Halloween sequin jacket. Made to order, but supplies and time is limited for it to be available in time for Halloween, so it is important to get the order in NOW. Gasparilla Bling Sequin Jacket If you happen to miss the deadline for it to get to you for Halloween, it also is a wonderful Gasparilla themed sequin jacket, perfect for the Pirate Invasion happening in Tampa, Florida in […]
The Mardi Gras Jacket
I created the cutest Silk Brocade Mardi Gras Jacket! I used the same silk brocade as my Sweet Briar Caftan, but used fabric that was available in purple, green, and gold. I wanted it to be more of a jacket someone could put on over a dress (instead of my duster style), and go to a crew luncheon at Gallatorie’s or Commander’s Palace for Mardi Gras.
Time For Sequin Jackets!
I created my first sequin jacket and it’s AWESOME!!!!
Sequin Saturday Jacket
I’m heavily invested in developing my favorite Sequin Saturday jacket. I am learning that fabric doesn’t necessarily translate into the work of art I have envisioned in my head. So far, I’m about $150 dollars and twenty hours of time into figuring this out. My goal is to launch the Sequin Saturday Dusters and Jackets by September. What pattern will work the best with sequins, what type of sequins are the best to work with me? Seam allowances…long term wear… and ultimately customer demand for my Sequin Saturday jacket. I have a huge investment in this jacket. I hope what […]