[Sewing] Anthropologie-inspired Jacket
Or "Anorak" they say. No, not pretentious at all.
You know what, I forgive anyway, because.
It is simply beautiful.
Things as beautiful as this can get away with some pretentiousness.
The jacket is by Sanctuary - I went to the Sanctuary Clothing website and what they have in their shop is different from this one. That one is only available in military green color and looks more stiff than this one.
When I touched this jacket in the Anthropologie store, I almost just grabbed and paid for it. #shutupandtakemymoney But as most things in Anthropologie stores are out of my budget, I had to put it back on the rack and study it carefully.
The Anthropologie website has the details:
- Lyocell-linen twill
- Front button-flap pockets
- Zip front with tie waist
- Machine wash
- Imported
Dimensions
- Regular: 26"L
- Petite: 24.25"L
So of course, I had to make it a challenge to make one on my own, as closely as possible. I've always wanted a military jacket like this ever since my old one kind of got too worn out for me to wear. So off I go shopping for fabric.
Since it's a linen blend, I went to look at my trusty online shop for linen, fabric-store.com. And of course, they have the color I want.
Color: Kenya from fabric-store.com
And ta-da- the package arrived yesterday and I was once again impressed by the color. It is such a beautiful brown with red/orange undertone.
The photo came out a little bright but in real life, it is so rich and I can't wait to turn it into a wearable piece.