Faux without the Furry

Burda World of Fashion 11/2007/114

I really want a faux fur jacket like everyone else, but I am not allowed to buy any fabric until I use some of the fabric I have in my stash. This self imposed restriction could last......until the next "must have" fabric comes my way.....

• BWOF 11/2007/104-this edition has some wonderful jackets. This is a double breasted retro jacket with 3/4 length sleeves.

• Fabric -Ralph Lauren leopard print 100% wool coating purchased from emmaonesock last spring. It is soft but not furry. But I can still pat it. :)

• Construction- Typical BWOF directions-I really like their jackets and construction details. Once you get accustomed to the lack of visuals, you can master it. This jacket was boxy, I had trouble staying with the pattern directions. I like fitted, so I had to keep reminding myself to keep it boxy and slightly over sized. It went together with ease and just in time for the cool weather. I added bright yellow bemberg lining for kicks and giggles.

• Conclusion- Not having owned an animal print jacket before, it really is a lot of animal print rather than an accessory, such as a scarf. I like it. I am fond of all leopard, cheetah, zebra, giraffe prints, but I am going to stop right here. I promise. D2 wants to be Wonderwoman for Halloween so my next project will involve red,white and blue spandex and a lot of glitter.......

THANK YOU to Trudy for the Kreativ Blogger Award. You are too kind.