Tag Archives: dark blue

French Jacket – Perfect Business Wardrobe Essential

Posted on September 20, 2016 by Red Point Tailor

One of my best pieces in the wardrobe is my French jacket. It is perfect when traveling for business as it is easy to transform from casual to business look.

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects, Wardrobe essentials | Tagged be inspired, couture, couture techniques, dark blue, dark blue jacket, French jacket, Haute couture, jacekt, little french jacket, minimalism, RPT Couture, sewcialists, silk, unleash your creativity, V8804, Vogue 8804, vogue pattern, wool | 2 Comments

The next French Jacket?! Why not

Posted on December 6, 2015 by Red Point Tailor

While waiting for mojo to start working on my buttonholes in the French Jacket I decided to refresh my other muslin for the next one. This old picture reminded me that I still have to shorten the sleeves. By Red Point … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects, Wardrobe essentials | Tagged couture, couture techniques, dark blue, dark blue jacket, French jacket, Haute couture, jacekt, little french jacket, RPT Couture, sewcialists, silk, trim, V8804, V8991, Vogue 8804, vogue pattern, wool

French Jacket – Working on Trim

Posted on December 3, 2015 by Red Point Tailor

The life is full of surprises and entertains us in many different – often unexpected – ways. The have storm we had in the Netherlands last days – with very heavy wind and rain – has caused some issues at … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects | Tagged B4817, B4859, B5084, B5209, B5354, B5385, B6582, couture, couture techniques, dark blue, dark blue jacket, French jacket, Haute couture, jacekt, little french jacket, RPT Couture, sewcialists, silk, trim, V8804, Vogue 8804, vogue pattern, wool | 4 Comments

Progress on Dark Blue French Jacket

Posted on November 30, 2015 by Red Point Tailor

Having my business trip to Brussels cancelled I had a weekend for my French jacket. First, let’s meet my new help … the Bernina walking foot. During the week, after work, I have managed to cut off all … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects, Wardrobe essentials | Tagged couture, couture techniques, dark blue, dark blue jacket, French jacket, Haute couture, jacekt, little french jacket, RPT Couture, sewcialist, sewcialists, silk, V8804, Vogue 8804, vogue pattern, wool | 1 Comment

Jacket – almost finished

Posted on October 28, 2012 by Red Point Tailor

The dark blue jacket is almost finished. The collar is fastened and shoulder pads are inserted. In the lining the inner pockets are finished … so I could sew in the lining. The pocket flaps are fastened to the front … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects | Tagged Button, Buttonhole, clothing, collar, dark blue, inner pockets, jacket, lining, pocket flaps, Shoulder pads, Vogue patterns

Short about my current project

Posted on July 4, 2012 by Red Point Tailor

At this moment I am working on a jacket (again). I am using the Vogue pattern V8161 (again) model B (again). Originally it is unlined jacked but as I prefer to have lined jackets I have adjusted it accordingly. Underlining is in place … Continue reading →