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Made By A Fabricista: Trail Blazing with Simplicity 1421


Hey Peeps! I'm back with another Simplicity 1421 Blazer! I love this pattern and you better believe if I have to make a blazer this would be my first choice and if I have to sew a skirt my go-to pattern is Skirt Simplicity 1559.  I put this  bold graphic print with stripes because you know I like to mix it up!  

I loved this blazer fabric so much that I purchased three different colors. Every time Fabric Mart posted it online, I grabbed it up quick. The first print I used to make the maxi wrap skirt below. I haven't used the third version of this print yet.

 

 
This print is no longer available but no worries, there are always other options. That's the one thing that I love about Fabric Mart, they are always getting in new merchandise and I can usually count on them getting in big bold prints.They do have  two prints in stock that caught my eye and would make awesome blazers!

      






 

 Here are some  of my other Simplicity 1421 Blazers


(The middle fabric was that awesome gold painted denim from Fabric Mart)
Well until next time Peeps!
Michelle @ www.thatblackchic.com

Comments

  1. Beautiful and Unique as Always! Both the Model and the Outfit. Thank You!

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  2. Hi,

    Loved your great fabric parings-- very different and clever.

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  3. Absolutely amazing! I've been wanting to try this pattern, thanks for the inspiration.

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    1. You should it's the best unlined blazer pattern EVER!

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  4. I hope I didn't overlook it. But did you get the stripe from Fabric Mart?

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  5. You are an artistic genius. And Mari just adds more beauty to the overall picture. These photos made me gasp.

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  6. Your jacket is beautiful and I love how you put your outfit together. It looks amazing on you. Thanks for all the inspiration. I love Fabric Mart; it's the ONLY place I purchase fabric from online! I love the prints you chose, are those "suiting" fabrics or cottons? I don't have enough experience to know which fabrics work best for jackets or blazers without "touching" them!
    Thanks

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  7. Really wonderful and inspiring!

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  8. Got this pattern for free last Spring at a challenge at a sewing retreat. Your looks make me anxious to get stared on my own creation to be ready for this Spring's retreat. Thanks

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  9. Lovely as always. I really like the shirt too. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  10. Looks fabulous! Maybe one day I'll sew well enough to make such a blazer.

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