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Finished the leaves!

And I’m almost sorry I did, because they were such fun to make! Here is a pic of the coat, with the leaves pinned into place:

Autumn Splendor, with five finished leaves!
Autumn Splendor, with five finished leaves!

I tried taking a closeup photo of the leaves, but it didn’t come out well – the iridescence got flattened out and the camera flash washed out the embroidered veins.  So I’ll just have to tell you: the leaves look exquisite!  Delicately detailed, neatly edged, and with colors shifting as the iridescence catches the light.  Well worth the two hours I spent on each one.

Now I will sew the leaves down – just in the centers, letting the edges float free.  And that will finish the outside of the coat!  (I had considered embroidery or some light beading, but I think it looks great just as it stands.)

Tonight and Saturday I will work on the sleeve linings and the lining hem.  I’m pretty confident I’ll finish the entire garment in time for the photo shoot.  (Not that it matters that much: only the outside needs to be complete for the photo shoot, and I’ve finished that already!)  Soon it will be time for the ritual sewing-in of the label, marking the completion of Autumn Splendor!

Comments

  1. It looks beautiful! I really like that you added the fifth leaf, it ties them together and gives them movement.

  3. Autumn Splendor finished–just in time for spring! 🙂

    Have to admit that I was at first doubtful about the leaves–I feared they might look too much like an artsy-craftsy embellishment. But now that they’re (beautifully) done, I find that they give the woven leaf pattern a reason for existing. As always, an inspiring piece.