And a cursory glance through the Flickr pool shows that I wasn’t the only one inspired by James Dean. I can’t take credit for the jeans or the t-shirt this time, but the jacket was all me – drafted and sewn in one afternoon while I bribed the kids by letting them play with the iTouch.
The fabric is brushed microfiber – think board short fabric. This stuff is HARD to find, but I found it at Rockywoods fabric. It was my first time ordering from them, and I was surprised at how fast I got the fabric, and it’s great quality.
I’m particularly proud I took the time to do these fancy-schmancy welt pockets.
I wanted to gel and dry Tater’s hair to look like Dean’s, but we were losing light fast…
And when I asked him to at least give me a smoldering face like the picture (which I showed him) this is what I got.
I’m considering this jacket for an upcoming Blank Slates pattern (Blank Slates outerwear, maybe?). What do you think?
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Love the jacket. And that last photo. What a great model!
Such a cute jacket Melissa! It’s spot on. What a smoldering cutie
LOVE this!!
Yes! I want this jacket pattern!
you should definitely make this into a blank slate pattern. It is super cute and would be good for a girl or boy.
I LOVE this Melly! So cute!
So great! Good job!
Love the jacket and the first pose! You should totally add it to the blank slate patterns.
Also, thanks for the link for the microfiber.
Love it!!!
I ‘sort of’ used the v-neck pattern for my james dean shirt, but just sort of laying it on top to make sure it looked right! And did you see I used it for the Train to Crazy cowboy vest!? That pattern is amazing! I really want to buy more, but no budget at the moment! haha!
I love your James Dean! 
Love this jacket, and it would be a totally great Blank Slate pattern!
A classic look and so well made!
A classic look and so well made!
Love the jacket and especially Tater’s smoldering James Dean look. Classic!
Love the jacket!