Tuesday, July 13, 2010

Help! I need some buttons, not just any buttons...

Okay so it's not spring. Its cold and rainy winter. But this jacket is in preparation...
The Lady Grey is quite the time consuming project. I spent half of today on the lining alone. But this is looking ok so far. All thats left to do is the bottom hem and sleeve hems and.... It needs buttons!

I'd like to know what you guys think... any suggestions, I'm stumped...

Here is the jacket so far...








Maybe red to match the lining? Thoughts?
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  1. TheIngeniousIndigenousJuly 13, 2010 at 5:59 PM

    what about large shinny silver buttons. Like these maybe like deees.... http://www.buttons.com/Item_Results.asp?Style=96161

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  2. The Long & Winding BobbinJuly 13, 2010 at 9:01 PM

    Hey! I didn't even think of silver, what a great idea!!!

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  3. AlexJuly 13, 2010 at 9:28 PM

    It looks gorgeous! I'd personally go for some really chunky oversized wooden buttons on it.

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  4. lsaspaceyJuly 14, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    I see big tortoise shell buttons! I also second Alex that wood ones would be great too.

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  5. TasiaJuly 14, 2010 at 3:16 AM

    Oh wow it's so cute!! I like either chunky wood buttons or tortoise shell, something earthy and neutral. I'd avoid committing to a colour like red - what if you want to wear pink underneath? :)

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  6. BrumbyJuly 14, 2010 at 6:20 AM

    I also think tortoise shell first, then dark wooden buttons second choice for me. Good luck deciding, looks great thus far!

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  7. The Long & Winding BobbinJuly 14, 2010 at 8:39 AM

    Wow, why didn't I think of these... Thanks for your ideas guys. I'll let you know how button hunting goes!

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  8. MayJuly 14, 2010 at 10:28 AM

    What a great jacket! I think a gold or bronze button would look nice.

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  9. HuffJuly 14, 2010 at 11:58 AM

    That looks fantastic! I think oversized silver or tortoise shell buttons would rock it!

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  10. HelgaJuly 14, 2010 at 12:22 PM

    That is looking amazing!I'm with the girls on the tortoise shell buttons!Can't wait to see what you do go with.That is going to be a well loved and well used jacket!

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  11. JenJuly 14, 2010 at 12:48 PM

    Oh its beautiful ;) I love the thought of red buttons on this to match the lining - you are so talented lady!

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  12. BlackberryJuly 15, 2010 at 6:45 AM

    I wouldn't use buttons at all. I'd make a belt, wide and sash like. This coat ha a beautiful drape and a sash would enhance that.

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  13. The Long & Winding BobbinJuly 15, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Oh blackberry its like youve sewn it before! There is a giant sash already, forgot to mention that... Its wide and long and you are right, it does enhance! It just needs 2 buttons to keep it closed.

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  14. AnonymousJuly 15, 2010 at 8:58 AM

    I would love to see you use polka dots. Blackberry, candy apple red, or classic black with white.

    Sarah :)

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