Monday, September 28, 2009

Garden Path - Jacket - Part XXXXVII

Sleeve Hems

Not exciting, but progress nonetheless. The sleeve hems have to be done before adding the sleeve trim. I'm almost 100% sure I'm going to use the trim. The skirt hem does not have trim, nor does the collar of the jacket, but I'm not sure about the sleeves. It looks kind of plain without any trim, like I forgot to finish it.

Here's a peek at the outfit as it is now, with no sleeve trim:

Here's a second peak with a mock up of sleeve trim:

What do you think - to trim or not to trim? Let me know in the comments. I'm going to make the trim tomorrow. If I put it on and hate it, I can always take it off!

Parting Shots: Hike. We had a good hike on Saturday, visiting the summits of Little Haystack, Mt. Lincoln and Mt. Lafayette in the Franconia Notch. Here are a few photos from the ridge and summits.

Looking toward Lafayette from the summit of Lincoln before continuing on the ridge over there.
From the summit of Lafayette, looking across Franconia Notch to North and South Kinsman, Lonesome Lake below them, and Mt. Cannon and Cannon Cliffs.

Taking pictures of each other - the Pemi Wilderness is behind him, and the Franconia Notch is behind me (what you saw in the photo above), although you can't see it. We're on the summit of Lafayette at this point.

26 comments:

Vicki W said...

I like the sleeve trim. Glad you took a day off for a hike! I'm sure you needed the break!

Anonymous said...

Wow, that is a colorful jacket. An Easter bonnet on your body.

Anonymous said...

I also vote for the sleeve trim. Are you going to add a bit of trim to the skirt also, or was the plan to leave it plain (I've lost track). I remember most of your other art ensembles had something on the skirt also....
Gail

Anonymous said...

Oops! hit the send key before adding - Beautiful work as usual!
Gail

Mimi Jackson said...

Without a doubt, add the trim.

Trudy Callan said...

Your work is beautiful. I like it with the trim. The view from the hiking pictures are breathtaking.

Anonymous said...

I would go with the trim. Beautiful jacket!

MJ

Joan said...

So far, 100%. I like the trim, too.

Lady Jenn said...

With trim, please! Your hike looks like fun!

Anonymous said...

Trim the sleeves -- absolutely. I have loved watching the progress on this amazing garment.
Cissie

Micki said...

I think it needs the trim. It adds just the right touch.

Ann's Fashion Studio said...

This outfit is absolutely fantastic...Trim for me too.
WoW....fabulous view!

Rachel said...

WOW that is amazing!!! you are really talented.

KimP said...

I vote trim!!!!!

Vicki said...

Another vote for the trim :)

Fabulous views in the photos!

Lisa said...

Trim, please.

Garden Path is looking Great!

Jackie said...

TRIM

AllisonC said...

Nearly there. I'm not going to read all the other comments first - I vote for trim on the sleeves.

Anonymous said...

Looks lovely! A border where it's always high summer!!
Yes, trim the sleeves - maybe the collar too to set off your face? That golden green may be a bit draining otherwise.

Maricou said...

amazing
The trim must be sewn I think

madhatter said...

i'm voting for the trim. to me, it looks more "complete" with the trim added.
though i don't know if i'd miss it if i didn't knew it. the jacket's too gorgeous overall!

Elaray said...

I vote yes on the sleeve trim. You are absolutely right: without the trim, it looks like you forgot to put in on.

Bunny said...

I go for the trim. Love your pics of the White Mountains. It's been a while so thanks.

Lindsay T said...

Yes, def, add the trim. Love New England in the fall, before it gets too cold.

Heather said...

I vote for the trim too.

gwensews said...

I agree--it wants the trim.