Sunday, July 5, 2015

Sew What? Simplicity 1421 Sew-A-Long Blazer....That's What!

Well here it is Peeps! My Sew-A-Long Blazer
Pattern: Simplicity 1421

I fell in love with this fabric from Michael Levine's Fabrics[HERE] in a Instagram picture  posted by @mingoandgrace. She made a cute jacket and I was like, "I need this fabric in my life!" I ordered the fabric that same day and the rest is history......Well not really because I did not make myself a blazer, I made one for Mori. For those of you who are following me, you will know who that is and for those of you who are new to That Black Chic, Mori is my daughter, the face of That Black Chic.

The Blazer was made as part of my first ever Sew-A-Long, which was documented here on the blog. That was nerve-racking but lots of fun as well. The blazer was super easy and this was the second time I used this pattern. This is a project that can be completed in two days time or if you want to add a glass of wine  to the mix, it can take as long you want it to take.The high-waisted pants and the short-shorts were self drafted pieces and those shoes are from a recently posted DIY. If you're ever interested in a sew-along let me know, leave me a comment and I may be able to make it happen!





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  1. Ruqayyah (ReDpants Designs )July 5, 2015 at 8:31 PM

    LOVE how the blazer turned out! My favorite combination is with the pants.

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

      Thanks! Yeah that my fav also, I was trying a little something with the gingham shorts.

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  2. UnknownJuly 5, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    I.....you.....there are no words... Your talent is utterly ridiculous! You better not EVER take another sewing hiatus again! That's like Stevie Wonder deciding to never sing again. We need you, Michelle!! Lol 😍😍😍

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:09 PM

      I can totally hear you speaking these words! LOL!!! Thanks a bunch Tonja I love the comparison!

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    2. LyricMarch 4, 2016 at 1:38 AM

      Amen!

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    3. AnonymousMarch 4, 2016 at 2:36 AM

      Amen!

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  3. UnknownJuly 5, 2015 at 8:32 PM

    Michelle,
    These outfits are so OFF THE CHAIN GORGEOUS, I am SPEECHLESS! You really need your own design label!

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:11 PM

      Hey wasn't I chatting with you earlier? LOL!! Thanks so much for the kind words and maybe, just maybe I' will be putting something out there.....???

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  4. MadebyLaQuanaJuly 5, 2015 at 8:43 PM

    Hunty, all I can say is you can do no wrong, you hear me?? Raw talent and your eye is always on point. #Slayed. I know the sew a long was fab and I felt I could do anything! I'm ready for another one, whenever you are. I'm thinking something Couture, why not right?

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:15 PM

      You want couture......Girl you let me finish getting my sewing room together and I will definitely do another sew-a-long......I'm going to think about couture...maybe we can do a post [for your blog and my blog] together for couture, that may scare people........hmmmmm.

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  5. SheilaJuly 5, 2015 at 8:45 PM

    Fleek Fabulosity ! !

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:16 PM

      Sheila, I'll take that gladly! Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. SewingfunthingsJuly 5, 2015 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful, original, and very creative!

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 9:17 PM

      Thanks Dorothy, I try to think outside the box on the regular! LOL!! Thanks for stopping by.

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  7. Vik VarWooJuly 5, 2015 at 9:08 PM

    #Slayed #2theGawds

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 11:36 PM

      Thanks again Vik and thanks soooo much for stopping by!

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  8. Faye LewisJuly 5, 2015 at 9:35 PM

    Gorgeous! Maybe you should give a class on thinking outside of the box!!

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  9. LucyJuly 5, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    Stunning! You rock!

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  10. Victoria KageniJuly 5, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Sooooooo GAWJUS !! YOUR WORK IS ALWAYS beautiful Michelle.I LOVE IT that Mori gets to SWITCH IT UP like DAT.:)

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 5, 2015 at 11:37 PM

      Thank You Victoria! Yeah it's all about options.

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  11. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    I love your sew along, this jacket is beautiful, and the fabric OMG!! Fabulous. You have a beautiful daughter she really style your marvelous creation's. Hope you do more sew along , your vision is awesome.

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 1:26 AM

      Thanks Sharon, I'll tell my daughter you said that. I will do more sewalongs once I get my sewing room together and some new equipment, That is a production! LOL! but I will do more.

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  12. DJ DansbyJuly 6, 2015 at 1:38 AM

    Beautiful! I'm going to go back and try that sew-a-long. I need some blazers for my return to work.

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 1:44 AM

      Great, be sure to share and tag on Instagram #tbcsewalong. Thanks for stopping by!

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  13. UnknownJuly 6, 2015 at 1:57 AM

    Amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. SewitChic'.comJuly 6, 2015 at 1:58 AM

    This is Beautiful... You did a fantastic job.... Love everything..

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 11:42 AM

      Thank so much Tanielle, I am really pleased with this outfit, I'mma make myself a blazer but I have to get more material.

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  15. Knitting-twitterJuly 6, 2015 at 6:06 AM

    what a fantastic outfit .. and the beauty wearing it is simply perfect...
    greetings from Switzerland, Christa

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 11:44 AM

      Hey Christina for Switzerland, thanks so much for the kind words and for stopping by my little corner of the bloggerverse.

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  16. CharleneJuly 6, 2015 at 9:16 AM

    You are so talented I could scream for real. The jacket, pants, shorts are all flawless. Oh my gosh!!!!!! Great job.

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 11:46 AM

      Gurl go head and screeeaaammmm!!!! Thanks so much or the compliments. I didn't think everybody would like this outfit as loud as it is but I looked at my post and was like "DAMN" [I screamed] Thanks for stopping by.

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  17. Virginia's DaughterJuly 6, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Okay...so now I want one! This is creativity at it's finest! Pure love!

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 6, 2015 at 11:47 AM

      Thanks and this too can be yours, if you sew that is! lol!!! Thanks for checking me out!

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  18. Sue @ A Colourful CanvasJuly 7, 2015 at 2:06 AM

    THUNK! Oh, that's just my jaw hitting my keyboard! One word...gorgeous...but I'm rarely a one worder, LOL. I totally love this power suit! Everything...fabric, trim, buttons! And the gingham shorts are so flirty and fun! Well done!!

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 7, 2015 at 10:06 PM

      It's the Color Lady! I hope your keyboard is alright. You hit the nail on the head this is totally a POWER suit! Thanks so much for stopping by, love your blog!

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  19. SewnapturalJuly 7, 2015 at 8:59 AM

    You are killing ME!! Your daughter is an awesome model fir your brand. I love the styling and choice of fabric!! Keep it coming.

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 7, 2015 at 10:04 PM

      Sewnaptural Thanks Hun! I love the boldness of this fabric and I bought it as soon as I saw it. They ran out after they posted my outfit! Stay tuned for more!!!!!!

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  20. Madam Too MuchJuly 7, 2015 at 1:48 PM

    Just found your blog and I love, love this outfit on your Mori. She is a Gorgeous gal and I will be back to read more. . .
    http://mykurves.blogspot.com

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 7, 2015 at 10:02 PM

      Hi Neti, Thanks for finding my blog and I hope you come back to visit. I took a gander at your part of the bloggerverse and I like it!

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  21. My thrift store addictionJuly 7, 2015 at 6:06 PM

    Wow--consider me impressed! Your sewing skills are inspiring & your beautiful daughter is the perfect model! Blessings, Cecilia ~ the crazy one who painted her oven ;)

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    1. That Black ChicJuly 7, 2015 at 9:58 PM

      Ahhhh my painting Shero! I am so glad that I could impress you cause I'm in the impressing business, the sewing business that is. ( I kinda chuckled while I was typing this) Thanks so much for stopping by and I got you bookmarked so I'll be checking you out!

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  22. UnknownJuly 10, 2015 at 7:41 AM

    What type of fabric is this?

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  23. CindyNovember 6, 2015 at 11:44 AM

    This suit is EVERYTHING!!!!! I love it from the print to the make to the fit!!! You slayed this make, love it.

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    1. That Black ChicNovember 7, 2015 at 9:58 AM

      Thanks you Cindy. I really thought that everyone would think this suit was too much. I love it but I didn't think everyone would love it this much.

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  24. Stephanie BlandNovember 16, 2015 at 11:35 PM

    Ok. So I have not read All the Comments, so I dnt know if someone already asked, but I honestly Need You In mY Life!!!! Are you able to make me a blazer like this???? I ABSOLUTELY LOVE EVERYTHING ABOUT IT...I NEED THIS IN MY LIFE....PLEASEEEEEE!!!!! I have an event coming up that requires me to wear a Blazer....AND YOU ARE MY ANGEL. I'm at work and shouldnt even be on the Internet, but I'm glad I am. How can i contact you??? I promise I'm not a Stalker...LOL...Just a CHIC in NEED <3

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    1. That Black ChicNovember 16, 2015 at 11:56 PM

      Thanks so much, this was a unexpected hit. Yes I can make this blazer but I'm not sure if I have enough of that fabric on hand. e-mail me at thatblackchic@gmail.com and I can let you know the pricing for this blazer and we can go form there.

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  25. AnonymousMarch 19, 2016 at 7:48 PM

    Thanks to YOU, I WILL be purchasing this pattern. Simplicity needs to be paying you fees for advertising this pattern because truth be told from their cover I NEVER would have considered adding it to my stash. A woman on a FB page shared links to That Black Chick and I am loving it! Clapping wildly at you and what you do. The daughter, M, is gorgeous (she has got to know that).

    This fabric is colour on steriods. It gives me an eyegasm everytime I come online to look at it. Ain't no shame in my game; I would like to repro this blazer and yeah, if I pull it off (as in can ever afford the fabric) all credit goes to YOU. I will link from my blog to your post of this. Bless you and thank you for being so open with your creations with us in the blogosphere.

    Cheers,

    Lyric

    www.sewlyricallyvintage.wordpress.com

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    1. That Black ChicMarch 19, 2016 at 9:21 PM

      Oh my goodness I just heard a lot of awesome things here! Oh and just let me say that Simplicity owes me a little something-something for this sew-along and all the publicity I gave that pattern. Like you the package does nothing to entice a person to purchase and I'm really not sure why I bought it other than it was $1.00. I would love to see you make this blazer and if you use the link form my blog I get a little on the back-end! Happy sewing!

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  26. AnonymousMay 19, 2016 at 3:01 PM

    I am SCREAMING. The fabric is gone and now I have the $$$$$$.

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    1. That Black ChicMay 19, 2016 at 8:28 PM

      Sorry Boo! send me your e-mail via my contact form on this blog and if I come across it I will holla at you to tell you where!

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  27. Necoh MitchellJanuary 22, 2017 at 5:34 PM

    The main picture is on one of my Pinterest boards! I. LOVE IT! You made a gorgeous suit! I wish this fabric was still available! 😢 😢 😢 😢 😭 😭 😭 😭 😭

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    1. That Black ChicJanuary 23, 2017 at 1:21 AM

      Necoh they are selling the print again! Here is the link: http://lowpricefabric.com/p-25724-african-cotton-ml286740-multi.aspx?affiliateID=10066

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  28. janegirlNovember 30, 2017 at 4:49 AM

    Just used this pattern in a very different way using fabric I brought back from The Gambia West Africa. Navy and cream swirly leaves appliqued and quilted with wadding, edge to edge. Love your fabric and work a lot with vibrant african fabric raising funds for charity, Just Act Gambia.

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