And a cursory glance through the Flickr pool shows that I wasn’t the only one inspired by James Dean. Â 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?
Unknown
Love the jacket. And that last photo. What a great model!
Caila
Yes! I want this jacket pattern! 🙂
Jessica
Such a cute jacket Melissa! It’s spot on. What a smoldering cutie 🙂
Amy (naptimecrafters)
LOVE this!!
Without Directions
you should definitely make this into a blank slate pattern. It is super cute and would be good for a girl or boy.
Jessica at Me Sew Crazy
I LOVE this Melly! So cute!
Emily
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.
Katrine
So great! Good job!
Pam
Love it!!!
Joan
Love this jacket, and it would be a totally great Blank Slate pattern!
Vanessa@Designs By Sessa
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! 🙂
Justine of SewCountryChick
A classic look and so well made!
Justine of SewCountryChick
A classic look and so well made!
Stacey
Love the jacket and especially Tater’s smoldering James Dean look. Classic!
lestra
Love the jacket!