Chanel Jacket

Hello there, crafters. I noticed that yesterday I forgot to mention a few projects that I would like to finish. But I'll leave that for another post. For now, I'd like to talk about one of those projects in particular - the awe-inspiring Chanel Jacket.



It's timeless, effortlessly chic, and just an all-around gorgeous garment. Not sure how to incorporate into everyday, normal wardrobe? Take a look at this:



Out to lunch, a date, even just a trip to the supermarket - this is one versatile jacket!

Inspired by the blog Go Chanel or Go Home where other inspired sewers participated in a sew-along to create their own Chanel-esque jackets, I've decided to join in the fun (quite late, admittedly, but with much gusto). This blog is invaluable and I suggest for those of you who are serious about creating your own jacket to browse through it and pick up a few tips and useful resources. A little research never hurts and you'll have a much better project to end with.

Happy crafting, ladies and gents!

-Love, Janneth

Welcome, all!

For my first post I thought I'd make a list of projects that I would like to finish this year. What the hey, might as well add some due dates while I'm at it - I, like many unfortunate others, suffer from a disease called procrastination.

Here I go:
-My boyfriend Doug's bedroom curtains (I promised his mother and it's been 5 months - shame on me!). Due: End of this week!
-New work clothes which currently include: a coral/orange pencil skirt (inspired by Emma Pillsbury), a green sheath dress and/or pencil/circle skirt, red and white polka-dotted blouse (although I have enough fabric to make a dress...), slacks. Due: Indefinite
-Crochet cardigans (at least finish my first one). Due: End of May
-Create my first Etsy shop (and sell my first items)! Due: End of June
-New jacket for Doug. Due: Before Fall

I'm sure there are many other projects I'd like to do but so far, this is what has been swimming around in my head. I definitely will be editing this list as I go along.

There is an expressed urgency to finish the curtains because I feel otherwise hindered in my crafting as long as I see them unfinished in my craft room (or in this case, wherever I happen to have the space).

Wish me luck folks - I know I'll need it. Expect me to get distracted along the way (I've been ACHING to make that polka-dotted blouse). For now, I best be off and get cracking!

Happy crafting!
-Love, Janneth