Classic French Jacket
- di0765
- Jul 1, 2022
- 1 min read
Ever wanted to make a classic French jacket inspired by Chanel using traditional techniques? It was one of my ambitions when I finished work and had time to do one justice.
When I found this cloth from Linton Tweeds I knew it was my time to take the plunge......................here's the article I wrote a few years ago and was featured in a couple of paper and online magazines. I used Vogue 8991 which is still available with very detailed instructions.....although I used other sources of refence to get the more genuine finish.
My clasic French jacket
This is super, love Linton Tweed fabrics but agree they need care and understanding. The braid works well, I thought initially it might be made with an inkle loom as I made some that from a distance looks similar, but yours is more complex! Off to see if this is a pattern I have! Thanks for the detail. It’s a long time since I made a tailored jacket. It looks great on you.