top: f21 // blazer: self-made // skirt: self-made // shoes: Seychelles
I’m going to make a confession. My recent desire to delve into the world of blazer-making can totally be blamed on a New Girl episode. I’m really not expecting anyone to be surprised. There’s an episode where she goes shopping for weird starfish lingerie and wears a gorgeous bright blue blazer with turquoise lining and zippered pockets and my lusty heart was lusty.
I looked at some screen caps and eventually decided that a blazer is a blazer (well, to a beginner anyway), and bought B4610. I used View A, but left off the pockets.
Since this was my first foray into the world of super fitted semi-professional attire, I made exactly zero pattern adjustments. Except for the part at the end where I had no idea how to close the whole thing up and ended up improvising and handstitching almost everything. I kind of feel like that wasn’t supposed to happen.
Oh well, I’m mostly happy with how it turned out!
For the record, I had every intention of putting the zippers in, but the only black and silver zippers I could find were black and gold and far too heavy and I was afraid they would pull too much at the fabric and look funny. Also I was lazy.
And yes, I briefly considered wearing white lace panties on my head as an accessory. I do value authenticity when it comes to costume replicating.
It looks great (and it doesn’t matter where you inspiration came from). I love a blazer/jacket to perk up an outfit. I’m considering changing the lining in one of my shop-bought blazers to make it more pow!
Ooh that’s a good idea! I tried on a bunch of blazers last year while shopping for interview attire and most of them just had boring black or a dark neutral lining. Sad!
New Girl = LOVE!!! I have been toying with the idea of attempting a blazer – I really like this one on you! Would you recommend this pattern??
I really liked this pattern! It was decently easy for a beginner without the end product looking too beginner-ish. Then again, I really have no basis for comparison. It fits nicely though and the sizing was spot on!
New Girl = LOVE!!! I have been toying with the idea of attempting a blazer – I really like this one on you! Would you recommend this pattern??
I really liked this pattern! It was decently easy for a beginner without the end product looking too beginner-ish. Then again, I really have no basis for comparison. It fits nicely though and the sizing was spot on!
I really love your blazer! Especially the contrasting green lining! Great job!
Thank you!! I was crossing my fingers the whole time that it would turn out ok hehe.
This is so cute! I love it! I’ve been wanting to make a blazer, but I’ve never worn one, so I’m not sure if I would even like it on me!
Aww thanks! And I feel like there are very few clothing items you wouldn’t look absolutely adorable in ;]
This is so cute! I love it! I’ve been wanting to make a blazer, but I’ve never worn one, so I’m not sure if I would even like it on me!
I love New Girl so much! And your remake is awesome. I love the way it looks on you, both the fit and the color. And paied with that black skirt makes it tres new girl.
Thanks! hehe. Not gonna lie, I totally considered buying a turquoise sweater to complete the outfit.
What a lovely blazer! And I’m a new girl fan to, such a lovely show!
What a lovely blazer! And I’m a new girl fan to, such a lovely show!
This is gorgeous! And so is the blog. I’ve only just found it and it might be my new all time favourite.
Aww thank you so much, and welcome! :]
This is one sassy blazer! I need to catch up on my New Girl watching to see this in action. Awesome work for your first version!
Hehe thanks! Definitely nerve-wracking but not as bad as I thought it would be!
This is one sassy blazer! I need to catch up on my New Girl watching to see this in action. Awesome work for your first version!
Hehe thanks! Definitely nerve-wracking but not as bad as I thought it would be!
Love it! I have been wanting to sew a blazer for a while, maybe I will try this pattern 🙂
Do! It was pretty straightforward and I love the end result. I recommend it :]
I love this outfit, it suits you very well ! The blazer seems perfect. I’m a fan of New Girl, her outfits are so inspiring !
I think so too! Every time I sit down to watch and episode I just know she’s going to pop out wearing something I want to make.