Project Run and Play - Spring Formal Week


One of the themes for this season of Project Run and Play was Spring Formal Wear, and as soon as I saw that theme I knew I wanted to sew something up!

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

I own the Blank Slate Basic Blazer, so it was of course my obvious choice!


Blank Slate Basic Blazer

Getting a nice picture of this jacket on a live model did require bribery, luckily I had some Angry Birds lollies stashed away for times like this.

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

I used Kathleen's tutorial from Fashion Incubator to complete the welt pockets, and let me tell you, they look amazing! My absolute favourite part of the jacket. So perfect.

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

Overall, I am very happy with this jacket and will post a few more details about the welt pockets and construction in another post.

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

The shirt was self drafted! I am super happy with my collar, but not so happy with the sleeves. Looks fantastic under this blazer though.

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

The shirt was an upcycle, the blazer was from some woven striped drill that I bought for $5 at a stash market, and the blazer lining was from some satin which was given to me. So the grand total for this project is about $3. Woo!

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

Here are some more pictures of the shirt.

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

Ignore the spot on the shirt front, please? LOL :)

Blank Slate Basic Blazer

I had planned to sew up some pants too, but lets just say that was a bit of an overambitious idea! They are ready to be sewn up, so I will finish them this week for KCW.

I am going to link this up to PRP this week, yay! x

13 comments:

  1. Oh my gosh!!! That is one amazing blazer. And those welt pockets! You haz skillz lady! xox

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  2. I really like that blazer. I'm gonna have to sew one up for my boy some time soon! Good luck :)

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  3. You've done an outstanding job!!! I love those welt pockets... you're right, they really do make it :) One handsome little model you've got there too xo

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  4. Wow! Simply amazing! Sewing perfection xx

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  5. He looks fab in his new gear and You have done an amazing job.

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  6. this is absolutely darling! I love the material you chose for the fabric! ... can you say pin it?? lol

    Mae
    www.thelifeofacompulsivecrafter.blogspot.com

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  7. That is amazing! And your little boy is a doll!!

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  8. Wow Toni! You have done a super job - I love the blazer, the pockets are perfect and the model is such a little man! :)

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  9. Love formal jackets on little boys! Should make one for my two year old. Great job. The shirt also looks great. I am impressed you self drafted the pattern.

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  10. This is pure gorge!!!! Love it. Perfection!

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  11. How handsome.....Love the stripes!!

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