Mohair everywhere

First project of 2007!

My inspiration piece retails for $595, Dale Dressin Angora Trapeze Topper. Spendy!

I have 1.75 yards of yummy mohair and this looks like a clean style to try and duplicate using Butterick 4865


I cut bemberg rayon lining out wider than the pattern pieces and figured out how to flat line. The mohair is so hairy and sheds everywhere! This technique was a good choice as it looks like a Hong Kong finish but it is actually underlined. Very cool.

Then I followed the instructions from "Inside a Chanel Jacket" by Susan Khalje (Threads 121) and hand-finished the lining seams. It is beautiful inside.

I am stuck on the hem so that's all for now. I am debating a chain weight but that is probably overkill. Don't know.

Pictures to come :)