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French Jacket – Perfect Business Wardrobe Essential

Posted on 20 September, 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 6 December, 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 3 December, 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 30 November, 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

Weekend with my French Jacket

Posted on 23 November, 2015 by Red Point Tailor

It was high time to tackle my fabric stash and start working on my new French Jacket. Recently during the fabric market I have bough wool fabric in my favourite colour – dark blue. Together with Silk Charmeuse – silk I … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Fabric Stash, RPT Pattern Stash, RPT Sewing Projects, Wardrobe essentials | Tagged couture, couture techniques, French jacket, Haute couture, jacekt, little french jacket, RPT Couture, sewcialist, sewcialists, silk, V8804, Vogue 8804, vogue pattern, wool | 4 Comments

Ever wanted to make your own ‘Little French Jacket’?

Posted on 28 April, 2015 by Red Point Tailor

From time to time the sew-alongs are organised to sew a ‘Little French Jacket’ following the couture techniques of Chanel. If you ever thought of making one – just go for it! I would suggest to follow instructions from – Couture … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects | Tagged boiled wool, Claire Shaeffer, Couture Sewing, Couture Sewing – The Couture Cardigan Jacket, little french jacket, made by Red Point Tailor, RPT Couture, Simplicity 4991 | 8 Comments

I can see the end of this project

Posted on 7 January, 2014 by Red Point Tailor

My French jacket project is almost accomplished. The buttonholes are finished and the sleeves are inserted. The last touch – pockets, buttons – which probably I will make myself – and a chain of course. It already looks and feels … Continue reading →

Posted in RPT Sewing Projects, SEW-ALONGs | Tagged little french jacket, Little French Jacket sew-along, postaday, RPT Couture, Vogue 8804 | 14 Comments

Strange weekend

Posted on 11 November, 2013 by Red Point Tailor

It was suppose to be a sewing weekend… I have not too many sewing plans but one – go further with my French jacket. Seeing all fabulous creations on blogs I just want to sew! After being sick for few … Continue reading →