Personalize Your Wardrobe with Fashion Sewing Techniques

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Personalize Your Wardrobe with Fashion Sewing Techniques

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A jeans jacket is one of my go-to wardrobe basics. They’re casual, comfortable, and basic. Today’s guest took that wardrobe staple and gave it options—many options. Welcome back Lorraine Torrence, fashion sewing expert, who is with us again to take our fashion sewing to the next level on Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous Part Two.

On this new Sewing With Nancy episode, we’ll show how innovative sewing can be, using a denim jacket style as a base. To show style changes, Lorraine and I used a classic jacket called the Jambalaya Jacket. Anytime there is a panel to fill, use that space to show your style! See how easy it is on part one of this new series, Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous. If you missed part one, Lorraine and I modify and personalized her Town & Country Tunic. Watch part one here.

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Catch up on Sewing With Nancy episodes by watching online at NancyZieman.com or pick up the Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous DVD from Nancy’s Notions.

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Global Influence

If you’re spending time and talent to make a jacket, why not personalize it. Lorraine’s version of a jeans jacket is the perfect palette to showcase unique fabric combos. Lorraine’s first version of the Jambalaya Jacket combines African and Guatemalan fabrics. It’s a jacket with global influence.

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Strike a Cord

You might think of cording as a mundane accent, added along an edge or insert in a buttonhole. Cording can be anything but routine when you add Lorraine’s free form, meandering stitching to fill a space. Not only does this type of stitching add interest, there’s an added benefit of creating texture. We call this technique—Strike a Cord! Watch how this jacket is created on Sewing With Nancy.

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Unlikely Partners

Jeans Jackets and denim are a dynamic duo. But what about the iconic jacket style made with organza! On today’s featured episode, sheer fabric and this structured pattern at first thought seemed unlikely partners. In reality, they make a testimony to the power of sewing where creativity is only limited by your imagination.
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Carefree Couching

Small lengths of decorative thread and random stitching create the unique centerpiece sections of Lorraine’s next technique. No need to measure or worry about being accurate, this carefree type of couching—topstitching a heavy thread on fabric—is an ideal way to add an accent without a great deal of planning. See how easy it is to use a couching foot on your machine as we demonstrate the technique in today’s episode of Sewing With Nancy.
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Watch Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous (Part One and Part Two) on Sewing With Nancy online.

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For a chance to win a copy of Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous DVD from Nancy’s Notionsplease leave a comment sharing which jacket style is your favorite.

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61 Comments

  • Jill Dean
    January 19, 2017

    I love the organza jacket. What a cute idea for my daughter’s senior prom this year! I can’t wait to show her!

  • Susan Spiers
    January 19, 2017

    Love the organza jacket-never would have considered this fabric. Would be perfect for our mild climate in south Mississippi! Thank you, Susan

  • Helen Tankersley
    January 19, 2017

    Hard to decide. Would love to make all of them. Thanks.

  • Arlene Burger
    January 19, 2017

    Unlikely Partners is my favorite.. I never made a jacket like this. Looks like a fun challenge.

  • Sharie
    January 19, 2017

    Organza is very pretty. Haven’t ever made or considered that type fabric for a jacket. So that’s what I would try.

  • Linda E in AZ
    January 19, 2017

    I like the Carefree Couching jacket the best, but all are nice.
    Thanks!

  • Ennis A
    January 19, 2017

    I did embroidery on jeans jackets for Christmas gifts. These take it to another level. The version using couching is my favorite. Need this pattern. Thanks.

  • Terri Beaver
    January 19, 2017

    They are all fabulous! I think “Strike A Cord” would be fun to make!

  • June
    January 19, 2017

    I like the look of the organza jacket. I think I would try to make it longer, perhaps in one of the other styles since I am tall. I have never considered organza for a jacket, it is lovely with all the details.

  • Mary Stanley
    January 19, 2017

    The Jambalaya jacket is the one I would like to make in batiks

  • Marilyn Garcia
    January 19, 2017

    I love this pattern but never thought of using different fabrics. time to start thinking outside the box.

  • Lois Meokle
    January 19, 2017

    I have made a jean jacket out of faux leather. Organza would be the opposite end of the fabric chain. I am going to try this one for sure.

  • Ginger Dwyer
    January 19, 2017

    I really like lace and light weight Fabrics for jackets. The organza is my favorite.
    Thank you.

  • Helen in KY
    January 19, 2017

    Wow! So many possibilities with this pattern. Let your creative juices flow. I would start with the Carefree Couching and Strike a Cord ideas.

  • Jean B
    January 19, 2017

    I haven’t watched the video yet so don’t know if you covered this but I saw on the Net a jacket that the back panel had been woven. Thought it would be a great use for all those jeans I keep saving.

  • stella
    January 19, 2017

    I’d put all four of those in my closet in a heartbeat! Since I can only choose one, I would choose Carefree Couching, only because I have been wanting something to try that technique on. Love the ideas – they are so creative!

  • Melody S
    January 19, 2017

    I love the organza it reminds me more of a heirloom garment then a Jean jacket, and I just love heirloom. I also like the idea of using the pattern sections with different fabrics and technices. Would really enjoy working on this as a project!

  • Marti Morgan
    January 19, 2017

    Unlikely Partners. Love the way this looks and can imagine it with many outfits

  • Marty
    January 19, 2017

    “Strike a Cord” is one I’d like to make before my trip to Norway!

  • Kim M Harrington
    January 19, 2017

    I absolutely adore the organza jacket!

  • Cei Kratz
    January 19, 2017

    I like all the jackets, but my favorite is the carefree couching. I’ve done a little couching on a small bag, but never on a jacket. Love it and would love to make it!!

  • PLJ
    January 19, 2017

    I really like them all; the Jambalaya jacket would probably be the first one I would make.

  • sharon P
    January 19, 2017

    Love the sheer jacket!!

  • Winnie
    January 19, 2017

    I really love the organza jacket – such a great concept!!!

  • PamB
    January 19, 2017

    What a cute jacket pattern with all those potential design lines. I most likely will use batiks with the pattern. Either that or a corded jacket.

  • DENICE E KORCAL
    January 19, 2017

    Love the cording

  • Deborah GH
    January 19, 2017

    I Love the organza jacket! How fun to dress up a traditional design!

  • Pat Lucciola
    January 19, 2017

    The organza jacket is beautiful and all are very inventive. I love to make the unexpected like these and this jacket pattern is great! Having a copy of the “Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous” DVD would be terrific inspiration!

  • Susan T
    January 19, 2017

    Strike a cord for me. What a unique fabric transformation.

  • Sunni
    January 19, 2017

    Global influence will allow me to make a great jacket from some special fabrics in my stash. I don’t have large yardages; this will be an attractive garment to showcase those smaller amounts…. and look good at the same time. Thank you Nancy and Lorraine for inspiring and challenging us.

  • Arlene Aughey
    January 19, 2017

    Global Influence is my favorite~ Now that I am retired, I love to change around, mix and match, and embellish my clothing. I now live in a happy casual world where I can wear what I want, not the boring corporate suit world I used to have to live in!

  • Cathy Black
    January 19, 2017

    I would love to make the vouching jacket. What a fun way to embellish. Expanding my sewing horizons. Thanks

  • Patty Sack
    January 19, 2017

    My favorite are Strike a Cord and Unlikely partners in that order!

  • Debbie Hewitt
    January 19, 2017

    Strike A Cord is my favourite, but showing the different and amazing versions, really made me sit up and take notice. So cool!!

  • Rita
    January 19, 2017

    I just love them all, but the organza one and the couching one would be the 2 I would START with. Sure would love to win this for sure!
    Here’s hoping I will be the lucky one

  • Florence Dupuis
    January 19, 2017

    I like unlikely partners the best, all though all of the styles are great.

  • Judith Holm
    January 19, 2017

    Jambalya Jacket is my favorite although I do like them all. Patchwork works just as well with clothing as it does for blankets!

  • Marcia
    January 19, 2017

    I love all the styles, but my favorite would be carefree couching.

  • Dawn
    January 19, 2017

    I really like the Carefree Couching.

  • Kerry
    January 19, 2017

    It’s hard to choose but the Global Influence wins my vote.

  • Mary Ellen
    January 19, 2017

    I like the Strike a Cord and the Care free Couching. These techniques make it more fun to wear the clothing. It puts a bounce to your step.

  • BevM
    January 19, 2017

    I have always wanted to try couching, but have never taken the time to try it. You have given me the incentive!

  • Vicki Olszewski
    January 19, 2017

    I love them all, but like the global influence one the best!

  • Vicki Olszewski
    January 19, 2017

    I love them all but like the global influence one the best!

  • Linda
    January 19, 2017

    What a great way to embellish and increase your wardrobe. I love them all!

  • pam
    January 19, 2017

    I love this series. The carefree couching is the one I love the most and will be trying first. Thank you for giving me such inspiration.

  • Sondra Hill
    January 19, 2017

    Global Influence is my favorite because of the style, length and diversity of materials. It is beautiful.
    Thank you for the chance to win your book. Love your e-mails and love watching the tutorials as I am a new again seamstress now that I am retired. I like to watch the tutorials to re-affirm my skills.

  • Carol
    January 19, 2017

    I like the jacket made out of organza named unlikely partners!
    They all have so many possibilities. Actually, I like them all.

  • Mary Grace Ronan
    January 20, 2017

    I love the couching jacket

  • Lorri
    January 20, 2017

    I would try the organza jacket. So pretty.

  • Tina
    January 20, 2017

    I love all the great ideas so its a difficult choice. I would like to try the one with the couching.

  • Barbara R.
    January 21, 2017

    I love the organza jacket! So unexpected!

  • Anne Z.
    January 21, 2017

    I love the Strike A Chord jacket. The possibilities are unlimited.
    Thanks for all the inspiration.

  • Martha Hood
    January 21, 2017

    All are great- think have someone in mind for all of the jackets- but first on the list is Global Influence- for me then might start with the Carefree Couching – for the others – thanks for all of you sewing sessions-

  • Pat Scull
    January 21, 2017

    I really do like them all. If I have to pick one, it probably would be the Carefree Couching Jacket…Organza one comes next!
    I love watching these programs. Thanks, Pat

  • Carol
    January 22, 2017

    I love the look of the organza jacket. There are so many options; my mind is spinning!

  • Linda Rupe
    January 23, 2017

    I like the unlikely partners use of a sheer fabric in a structured jacket! Two thumbs up!

  • Tamra
    January 24, 2017

    I really like view two and would try the couching technique. I enjoy all the learning I get from you and your program Nancy!! Thanks!

  • Kathleen Saul
    January 26, 2017

    I watched your show with Lorraine Torrence Fashion Sewing: Plain to Fabulous. The techniques demonstrated in the shows definately stimulated my creativity. Adding your new book “Plain to Fabulous” would keep the creativity going. I’m a fan of your sewing shows. Thank you for sharing your “Love of Sewing” with us!

  • Sandra Bixler
    January 30, 2017

    I would love to make the “Strike a cord” jacket. But they all look great!!

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