I sparkle everyday. New Look 6231

I have seen sequin blazer/jackets everywhere.

Talbots $229

Loft  $128

 

But of COURSE I needed my own, that was a bit different from the rest.

 The wind ALWAYS tears my hair up lol

I had a dinner to attend and I figured why not go and SPARKLE. I made this jacket WAY back in August/September and I'm just now wearing it. I think I posted it on Instagram when I first made it. Talk about excited lol

Blurry unexpected shot (Thanks to Jaelyn) but I love it.  I was told this was a casual dinner so I made my sequin jacket a LITTLE more casual by pairing it with some winter white fine wale cordoury pants that I purchased a few weeks ago. Let me add here, this is why I like making my pants. I saw these and love the fit, the LENGTH however is another story. They were FINE in the store...without heels lol. I still wore them and still love them.

 I went for a pretty bold and chunky statement necklace but kept my earrings and shoes classic and simple. I enjoyed wearing this and got a lot of compliments on it :)

 

My body is changing and I need to start making muslins for ALL my stuff. NORMALLY I don't have to. Something strange is happening lol.

 

For those of you who sew here is a review:

 

New Look 6231

Pattern Description: Misses skirt has a side split. Skirt and pants have a side zipper. Jacket with or without collar can be made with gathered peplum or pleated peplum both with front hook & eye closures.

Pattern Sizing: 8-18 I cut the 14


Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? This pattern has great instructions.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I loved the style of this pattern.


Fabric Used: sequin


Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I didn't make a muslin first so when I tried it on the shoulders were too wide. I ended up re-cutting it and taking almost an inch off. When Erica B. made it she said the same thing so I knew I wasn't crazy.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I do plan on making this one again. Next time I will add some length to the body. I don't like where the waist of this hits on me. I do highly recommend it.

Conclusion:   Great pattern. Pick it up add it to your stash!

Comments

[Linda T]

Sparkle is good! Very pretty - the jacket and YOU wearing it!

[Sandra]

Adrienne,
Thank you. Your blog is such an inspiration to me.

[Patricia]

Very pretty on you!!! I am interested in working with sequin, a pencil skirt. Did you remove the sequins in the seam allowance? What did you do?

[Kelroc]

Cute jacket pair up well with your pants and accessories.

[Adrienne]

Thank you Linda!

[Adrienne]

Aww thanks for the kind words Sandra!

[Adrienne]

I didn't have to remove them from the seam allowance on this one but that's what I did the last time I used sequin fabric. These sequin are like a hard plastic and NOT the metal kind.

[Adrienne]

Thanks Kelroc!

[S23]

I love that you put it with winter white. I have a pair of winter white pants that I haven't worn yet and I've had them like 3 yrs.. Ridiculous. I need to have them altered.

[Angie Norman]

very pretty Adrienne!

[Adrienne]

Pull them out :)

[Adrienne]

Thank you!

[Tanasha]

Love this! If you can't tell I'm stalking your blog now. New fan and follower.

[Adrienne]

Thank you and welcome! LOL