Hand made jackets from old embroidery, quilt bits and tapestry
I love old embroidery from dresser scarves to tea towels and have been collecting them at flea markets and antique shows. Now I have started to incorporate them in my new line of hand made jackets so they can be worn and enjoyed. I use pieces of printed linen as I feel it is so British.
Lilac days jacket has a deeper toned printed linen front with a pot holder pocket.
This vintage quilt is now the back of a great jacket with cowboy sleeves.
The front is printed linen with a patch work pocket. Fully lined
The detail work on the back of this crop jacket is a combination of intricate stitches.
The front is printed linen with contrasting sleeves, and a patch work pocket. Fully lined.
One of my favorites is the yoyo quilt, made into a jacket. Yoyo quilt front and back. Generous size.
Daisy applique on a little bit longer jacket done in printed linen.
Printed linen front with pot holder applied to embroidered doily pocket.
Fully lined.
Tapestry on back with buffalo plaid sleeves.
The front is a printed linen with pot holder pocket. Fully lined.
Detail of labels. Call for more information. 309-243-8322. All one of a kind. Sizes vary. Or email me with questions. jackiegillam@frontier.com.
Jacqueline Gillam Fairchild--author: The Tuck You Inn Series.
Her Majesty's English Tea Room
