The Chanel Knock Off
What did I learn?- This fabric, silk/linen/cotton- not so good for a Chanel. This fabric has the structure of a cloth diaper. This jacket could be wadded up into a small ball if so desired. And it just might. So, it does resemble an earlier Chanel that is more sweater weight than a structured jacket.
- My next, true Chanel (months from now) will not have plaids. These were aligned perfectly and once the quilted lining was installed, this jacket shrank, moved, and shifted like you would not believe.
- I think this fabric stretched. How can that be?
- The quilted lining was a good experience. Laborious, but invaluable.
- Trim disaster. I ran out of trim for the bottom of the jacket. Why is it that I can buy enough toilet paper to last my household until Y3K, but neglect to purchase an extra yard of trim, now sold out? So we picked a similar match and if you don't look too close.........
Highlights
- The faux Chanel CC gold buttons D1 insisted on. They do look kinda official. Purchased from MandJTrimming NYC.
- She loves it. Whisked away to college before I had the chance to take decent pictures.
- I recall Birgitte from Bubblegum for Breakfast referring to her Chanel as a "ragamuffin". Amen sister. I get it.
- Overall-I enjoyed the experience. It does not meet my sanity standards, but for a first run, it was a great education, and I have one happy customer...........
It's lovely. Like you said, you learned so much. And all of that will soon be put to use in the next jacket.
ReplyDeleteLearning experiences are invaluable. Probably, that fabric would have benefitted with underlining. Still, you did a good job with a wonky fabric.
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo!!! Great job, Joanne. It really looks amazing, and no one will notice the trim difference, but everyone will think it's the real thing with those buttons! I think I'll be ready for my next Chanel in the late summer before school starts...
ReplyDeleteI think the jacket is simply beautiful! I love the fact that you can just roll it up and not have to worry about properly hanging it up. I agree with you on a number of issues in making the jackets. At several points I was ready to scrap the whole project. But in the end I must agree that it was a WONDERFULLY ENLIGHTENING EXPERIENCE. Wish I could have gotten my hands on those buttons. You did a great job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket, even if you aren't so happy with the fabric, I think it looks wonderful. Black and white plaid is such a lovely classic and your trim and buttons are perfect. And I love that quilted lining - it may have been a lot of work but it sure looks good!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Although the fabric was not great, you did a good job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket. Interesting comment on the fabric - I totally agree as I made mine in a silk tweed for the warmer months. It can't be quilted properly and doesn't hold the shape well.
ReplyDeleteIt looks beautiful, even if you see the problems and flaws!
ReplyDeleteI'm still working on my Chanel Jacket. I think yours is beautiful, despite your misgivings about it.
ReplyDeleteI think your jacket looks beautiful! What a great learning experience --- your next one will be even nicer! I think the hand-quilted lining is so special. I learned the technique from a knit class on jackets --- we used textured stitches to mimic the tweedy fabric for the main jacket and hand-quilted a lining inside.
ReplyDeleteThe jacket looks very stylish and your young beautiful daughter will receive many compliments I'm sure. It's the kind of jacket that looks urban- or "shabby chic", I know my own daughter would live in this! You should be proud, and happy that you now have a "Chanel" under your belt, the next one will be a different experience. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations! It does look awesome.
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