Inspiration...Tie Neck Blouse

 Today's inspiration is an interesting little blouse:

This is the Pleated Elbow-Sleeve Tie-Neck Blouse by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $698.00.  Details:  Approximately 20 1/2-inches from shoulder to hem, v-neck, elbow blouson sleeves, banded cuffs and hems, relaxed fit, pull-over style, silk, unlined, dry-clean.   For reference, model is 5'10".  Item can be found on the Neiman Marcus website.

There are many things about this blouse that I love - the tie neckline, the blouson sleeves, and the blouson hem.  I have been unable to locate a pattern with this sort of style but found this pattern at The Maker's Atelier:

This is The Tie Blouse and Dress pattern.  This pdf pattern is not exactly like the inspiration photo but it has the tie neck.  The sleeves could be spread to create the pleats and bands could be added to the hems.  I think the feel of this is similar. 

Hope you are inspired to create something beautiful.

Happy Stitching!

Inspiration...Single Button Jacket

 This single button jacket feels more like a coat to me:

This is the Single-Button Pick Stitch Jacket by Lafayette 148 New York.  Price tag: $2498.00.  Details: features pick stitch detailing, 37-inches long from shoulder to hem, notch collar, single button closure, long sleeve, hem fails mid-thigh, straight silhouette, polyester/elastane, quilted lining with thermo lining.  

Judging from the description it is definitely a coat and not just a jacket.  It seems to be meant for cold weather.  Here is a close up of the pick stitching:

As for patterns, that lapel is going to be hard to locate unless it is a vintage pattern.  Here is one with a narrower collar that would be nice:

This is The Classic Coat by The Maker's Atelier.  This designer has a lot of tutorials on lining and interlining the coat.

This is Know Me 2001.  The coat has the big lapel but no button.  There is a bonus with this as you pant pattern as well.

That is all I could find for similar silhouette.  If you find another pattern that would work, let me know.

Happy Stitching!