Before I blogged I made this houndstooth jacket.
Outfit: Jacket: constructed by me (yay!); jeans: boutiqued in California; shoes: hand-me-downs; blouse: urban
I used a pattern for this jacket but took out a lot of the fullness and completely redesigned the collar. The collar is my favorite part. You can wear it up or down, it’s so fun!
The black and white houndstooth fabric was a no-brainer. Right? Buy it! I made this three years ago and that is when my love for houndstooth started. I don’t know that I’ll ever not like it. It’s just so classic!
The lining is a mint green and brown floral. Since black and white go with anything, I chose a crazy inside. It totally makes the jacket, don’t you think! I lined the sleeves with solid rayon so they slip over other fabrics easily when I put it on.
The lining is a mint green and brown floral. Since black and white go with anything, I chose a crazy inside. It totally makes the jacket, don’t you think! I lined the sleeves with solid rayon so they slip over other fabrics easily when I put it on.
Before I blogged, I also bought these jeans and proceeded to destroy their knees over 5 years. I still wear them because now people look at me funny when they see that I have a child and ripped jeans. So NOT mom jeans!
Are you a houndstooth lover, too?
LOVE the jacket. Houndstooth will always be my fave pattern too. It’s so classy and just fun to look at! :) Love your stuff Kate.
How cute! I love houndstooth right now! That’s why I put it in my scallop tote ;) I love the collar too! It definitely makes the jacket!
I lovelovelove it!!! Two of my favorite things in the world houndstooth and mint green. that lining is to die for.
so cute! the construction looks really well done, too! good work. ;)
That is so cute! I love the lining too. The jeans comment cracks me up. I don’t think I even have a pair of jeans without holes in the knees… I’m always crawling around and kneeling in them. :)
who said moms can rock ripped jeans. they stand corrected! you look absolutely fab in yours and the jacket is utterly fab. What a great surprise to open the jacket and get a cool print inside.
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Beautiful! Especially love the lining! :)
love love this! the houndstooth jacket is adorable! i totally want one now!
i love houndstooth!! it was on sale at joann’s a month ago for $2.49/yd and i snatched up 3 yards! so far i’ve only made bibs for my baby boy.