Boro, Hanten, Sashiko, my Denim Jacket is Finished! Part 3

I finally found time to get back to this project and was determined to finish it! I am grateful to all the people who made helpful suggestions in the comments of the last couple of videos, I incorporated your ideas in the finished jacket. And I think I will carry on stitching into it as the fancy takes me! I am particularly pleased with the design of the pockets!
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[@thelasthomelyhouse]

WOW! so many lovely comments - I'm so grateful to you all THANK YOU! I'd love to give you all a proper answer but there are nearly 800 amazing comments now and I am a little overwhelmed! Sending Much Love down The Lime Green Sofa! Chocolate chip shortbread coming down, take a piece and pass it on xxx

[@christinephillips2069]

Yum yum

[@kathidubach]

Oh, yum, thank you!

[@janeevans4758]

Just made a coffee & walnut cake if anyone fancies a nibble. 🥮 & ☕ 👍

[@lornamikkelson5690]

I've got a chocolate cake made with zucchini and mini choc chips and topped with cream cheese frosting to share with everyone😋

[@stephmoore8525]

Thank you! Your jacket is gorgeous and inspiring!

[@paulgokey6162]

Throughout my career in textiles and garment/home decor sewing, the realization (and great satisfaction) in knowing I have 'the only one on the planet' has remained a lifelong pleasure. Your Japan inspired jacket is wonderful and special and I hope it gives you this same feeling. Wear it in good health and great happiness.

[@scrappyquilter102]

That's no jacket. That's a Masterpiece!

[@michelereynolds9898]

Your smile says it all! There is nothing quite like the satisfaction, no-the sheer joy, that comes from creating and wearing something totally unique, made by your own hands. It makes me a little sad to think that too few people get to experience that these days. It is just perfect, and you are beautiful in it, dear Kate🤗

[@inge6280]

I love the idea of adding more stitching to it whenever you want.

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Your jacket says so much about you: stitching, quilting, using little pieces, patchwork, indigo…. It’s Kate! I love all the pockets! Amazing! Cheryl

[@stardustdreamer]

Oh be still my heart! Your jacket is simply stunning! The pattern, the materials, the fine stitching and then the love you've obviously poured into it, what a treasure. You are a tremendous inspiration, Kate! 🥰

[@marilynpruett4973]

Oh my, that is one groovy jacket!!! Takes me back to my college days when I used to embellish my jeans and jackets... hippy style or mod style. What goes around, comes around. Fabulous! 💙

[@jacquelinesanderson655]

Lining and outer jackets are beautiful. So original.

[@annevano]

Dear Kate, you make miracles come true. Beautiful. Thank you for all the inspiration you send down the sofa.

[@dawnlunn2405]

Kate, delightful jacket, reversible what a treat!!! I love the pockets: phone, keys, snacks, purse, everything you need! The stitching inspired me to add stitches to my jeans....so many compliments....I see a jacket in my near future! Blessings!

[@maryweir6474]

The jacket is gorgeous. I like the fact it is reversible and that you can continue working on it if you feel like it. Totally inspiring.

[@sarawall2890]

I love your jacket but u didn’t put the heart in

[@beanalupines5101]

I love how your mind connects with your hands. The coat is so thrifty and beautiful. I have one suggestion...to place another pocket on the left side of the reverse coat. It seems your hand needs a pocket on that side too. Much love.

[@irhonda31]

I bet she ends up doing that. 😁

[@anncarrington9784]

Yes that just what I was thinking but still a fantastic job so creative and personal x

[@pamelatheobald337]

I think it turned out just awesome.

[@nickik.9037]

I absolutely love how your jacket turned out. You put so many special, personal additions to it that make it so unique. I have a very short (almost vest length) jacket that I made years ago & I put pockets on the inside of it. I'm so glad I did as I use them all the time. You can never have too many pockets. I would love to make a jacket similar to yours. Thanks for taking us along on this inspiring journey.

[@jonavin2361]

Oh my goodness Kate, there are so many things that I love about your jacket - the recycled fabrics, beautiful embroidery, gifted fabrics from your friend, POCKETS, and the fact that you can keep adding more character over time. My most favourite thing though is your lovely smile and how wonderful you look in it. It is truly a Kate jacket! Thank you so much for sharing, and for the delicious chocolate chip shortbread, sending hugs, Jo xx

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

oo i Love this reversible jacket! so exciting and adorable to see and wear! Love your music too!

[@suewegert2323]

Congratulations ❤️. Looks fantastic.

[@lavieestduresansconfiture4939]

Recently I read "who needs other sewing vlogs if there is a Kate". So true!

[@mariehansen2534]

You are a very talented lady, there is nothing that you turn your hand to that you cannot master. Well done, it is beautiful.

[@joanhartman9102]

I love the jacket and especially how happy it seems to have made you. Lovely.

[@bonnieschwegerl6536]

Great job Kate! I love it! Hugs from California.

[@Annie261.]

The pockets ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@theswenglishcountryhome7486]

I love it! In a way it’s almost like a diary, using old denims that was once worn in a different way, and then adding stitching to it as time goes. It suits you very well!

[@lisajahn6839]

It is georgous! Both ways! It is now a magical storytellers jacket where maybe there are special bits in pockets to help tell stories and the outside is the road map to the story places with your patchwork cat.

[@daphnemayjoyce8378]

Kate that is great lovely job, 💖👍🥰🇦🇺From Daphne.

[@t.k3025]

Lining is gorgeous. I would love a casual dress like that.

[@pattyhansen7563]

I really love the jacket. I made a quilt for my husband in a very similar way; one side a 9-patch & the other side all denim. The demin jeans were saved from our girls little pants they outgrew, jeans that he destroyed working so hard, & jeans of mine that would go out of size/style. I added patches & stitching to the denim side, as well. It is such a heavy quilt that it hurt my left arm to hold it all to sew it together and had to be put together in strips, due to the sheer weight. What I loved most was the look of joy & satisfaction on your face & the great videography of showing off the coat. Quiet a voyage from the early days of trying to do videos with your phone propped up! I could not help feeling like this video perfectly memorialized 'Kate'. If people were to remember me, in video, this is how I would want it to be done; showcasing my talent, vision, art, creation and spirit. I felt like this video really defined who you are as a human and is a way for those closest to you to always have a piece of you to visit again & again.

[@suegodfrey4794]

I loved meeting you at the Festival of Quilts Kate, thank you for having a pic taken with me. You mentioned you were going to post this video, the jacket and the lining look fabulous, two for the price of one 😀 I'm sure there will be more of us walking round in Boro jackets in the future, to sit with you on the Lime Green Sofa ..Love Sue xx

[@verwilliams1]

Most definitely!

[@slipperywalrusbathingonaho3551]

Looks fabulous, so unique

[@jaynekennedy8469]

There are so many lovely pieces on your jacket. It’s like a painting where you keep noticing new things every time you look at it x

[@131dyana]

I love both jackets. Denim jacket is a kick. So neat to see that. Thank you.

[@nanabninnab9732]

I love it beautifully well made Kate!!!

[@laurespitzner6321]

The lining is so gorgeous, I’m glad it’s going to be reversible. I bet you might wear it lining showing quite a lot 😍

[@carolg.6838]

I like both sides but the lining fabrics are gorgeous. Denim side for walks or working in the garden. Lining side for going to town and especially visiting your friend who gifted you the fabrics.

[@carolmauer-koster1389]

Very nice work!

[@paulaarthur57]

As always Kate your creativity shines. Thank you for bringing us along on your journey.

[@peaceloventaurus518]

Such a warm feeling when I watch you. Peace, dear lady.

[@melissalepage5913]

What an incredibly beautiful project.You did a marvelous job.lovel

[@purpleflower1187]

its absolutely gorgeous ! greetings from new Zealand

[@deborahmorrison5753]

It's such a happy jacket. I love your journey through the making.

[@devinesdesigns]

Beautiful

[@inezharrell4339]

Beautiful absolutely beautiful Kate ❤️ love all the pockets 🥰 InezArnetta 🌹

[@hudsonsailor54]

It's lovely. You created a special garment that will bring you years of enjoyment. Thanks for sharing it.

[@irenejackson4193]

What a beautiful piece of clothing Kate, you are an inspiration to us all 80)

[@suewegert2323]

Love the fit and the length. Now I am going to start saving fabrics to make one. I love blues.

[@annbarnes5172]

Yeah, Kate's early today. What a treat and what a work of art in the making. Loving this process and the jacket is just amazing

[@mariandexter7025]

It turned out beautifully. What a treasure

[@mariandexter7025]

It turned out beautifully. What a treasure

[@nature12487]

Absolutely stunning and so you Kate. Incredible job. So many styles, skills, techniques. Love that it is reversible. So beautiful and goes with everything. Ingenious. Would be lovely to add stitches as the mood takes you..or not. Thanks for allowing us to be part of your lime green sofa family. Always feels like visiting when watch a video with a close friend and family member. People are blessed to have you in their life. Especially your family. Lisa, Ontario Canada ❤️

[@gaylelightle760]

I just hope you are aware of how many people you inspire! There are so many who are making the quilts that you have demonstrated for us and EPP is going crazy including my daughter and I. I think I will give a try to make a jacket as well. I love denim jackets! The Sashiko stitching is very exciting too. I have seen so many projects inspired by you on Facebook. Keep it up, we love you.

[@karenchesnut6292]

Beautiful.....your life is golden Miss Kate. Thank you for taking us with you.....

[@SandraOranje]

Goodmorning Kate. What a really great job. It turned out so beautiful. 👏🏻👏🏻❤️❤️❤️xxx

[@priscillacummings4780]

You are SOME seamstress, Kate!!! Enjoy your new jacket with the pockets!!! Job well done!

[@jlcraftyscot2]

Greetings from Minnesota, USA. I am a Brit who lives here and I just love to quilt, embroider etc. Your jacket turned out amazing not to mention priceless. Love the pockets. You should get years of wear out of it not to mention compliments. Well done. Love your videos. Jane

[@janemellowes674]

What a beautiful jacket. You must be feeling a real sense of achievement 🙂

[@vickiebasu1080]

Great job! It’s really an excellent idea to make it reversible, and to add stitching when the mood strikes you. Thanks for another lovely episode.

[@barbaraweiss9398]

Fantastic!!! Love the jacket,

[@sandramyer7081]

Oo I LOVE your Jacket! inside out and the other side too! Fantastic ! so interesting with various Blues

[@dianastrain8964]

Your jacket is amazing. It so suits your personality. Love all your work.

[@beamiller6188]

Oh, I just love it 🥰!!! You clever girl--reversible tooo!!! Fabulous!!! You have outdone yourself Kate!!!!

[@barbaradelong576]

The more patchwork, the more I like it!

[@virginiacollis4580]

That jacket is amazing and brilliant!!! There's never enough of u Kate. They're always so short it seems.wish they were either longer or a couple times a week. Keep it up....so great. When's the next quilt? Luv u. Delia,Oreo, and me.😺🐈👵🥰🧸

[@margaretlee7185]

Well done Kate. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

[@missmaryhdream6560]

Denim borrowed on a permanent basis lol, but very pretty, very durable plus will keep you warm. Good service, in all.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

It’s absolutely gorgeous!!! It’s so natural and organic!! Enjoy wearing it!!!

[@colinirwin7848]

It’s so pretty inside out. Hope you wear it lots.

[@rosemarybravo5348]

Just love it you have inspired me to have a go at one. Thanks for sharing the journey of making this 💖

[@bbrown8353]

This is so beautiful and looks so comfy! And the fact that you made is reversible shows off all of the beautiful interior fabrics. Great work

[@barbaradacosta6549]

Sewing on the sleeves the way you did, on the flat front/back is the way I ALWAYS sew sleeves on a garment regardless of the directions. Making a tube sleeve and then fitting it into the arm hole is more complicated and fussy than it needs to be. Hurray for you!!! The lining and denim are stunning!! I live on a farm in WA state (USA) near the Canadian border and appreciate jackets of all kinds. I'm loving the Boro look which is similar to the way I mend the knee holes in my husbands work jeans. I love your channel!!!

[@fenderskirt8]

The jacket suits you, Kate. Congratulations on finishing a wonderful project. The small patches on the outside pocket and covering the hole are my favorite parts.

[@marilynburke7609]

Lovely. Now that’s a jacket full of wonderful memories isn’t it? 😊❤️

[@lisajahn6839]

This project was such a lovely journey, thank you!

[@margaretbedwell3211]

I love the jacket especially all the little hand stitched pieces. It is really lovely. I am glad you decided to keep the right hand pocket, that is beautiful. I also like that you chose to do the narrower band for the front. And to top it off you have ended up with two jackets by making it reversible. You have a wonderful eye for mixing and matching and putting together. Thanks for taking us along on this journey. Have a Blessed day Kate.

[@sueharber2496]

I love your Hanten jacket Kate, you will get so much wear from it, especially with those useful pockets - thank you for saying hello at "the mother ship" was lovely to meet you, you made an amazing day even more special ❤❤

[@millihammer7329]

I just adore your new jacket, the fact that it is reversible makes it that much more yummy.

[@veitchp]

What a masterpiece. There's something magical about all the embroidery and design on the outside. The stitches in the abstract are so beautiful, and each bit also calls to my mind something in nature (sky, water, birds...). Plus all the thoughtful design elements. And the colorful lining is beautiful as well. It's a joy to look at and I hope you have many happy experiences wearing it! (How wonderful it must be to wake up every day surrounded by such gorgeous nature.)

[@sandeebodza265]

My thoughts exactly.

[@SW-cu6bw]

Your smile reflects how chuffed you are with this beautiful project! I personally prefer the lining version.

[@paulagrnsy]

I appreciate the closeups of all the parts of your jacket.

[@SarahJoMakes]

Looks amazing Kate 👍

[@margm4]

Love the lining fabric…you were very fortunate to get that. Just as well you have a Juki…make it easier to sew those thick fabrics together. It’s really a work of art. Thanks for your inspiration Kate. 👍👍❤️🇦🇺

[@estherrubin867]

Congratulations, Kate! Your jacket is magnificent! The fabrics are all beautiful and the special stitching embellishments are inspiring. Added bonus that it’s reversable. I wish you many happy moments wearing your beautiful jacket.

[@sandeebodza265]

Kate is back!! Now you have a coat that rivals the coat of many colors. Loved your journey. When you were adding the pockets, I was thinking the same thing about them. Great minds think alike...lol. I thought of my Mom during the making of this coat. She would have loved the thought process as did I. Patterns are just a stepping stones. She would repurposed cloth also. Just brilliant! 👍👍👏👏

[@MyDaisy66]

Oh Kate, your Jacket is Beautiful 😍 I’m not a fan of Denim so I like the Patterned fabric Side better. Having said that, I love all the stitching details and all those fabulous pockets on the Denim side. It’s a wonderful make. 💙

[@sallybrown7854]

I do agree, I'm not a fan of denim but the jacket really is lovely and the lining so gorgeous

[@lucy7b]

❤️❤️❤️

[@suebird203]

The jacket looks fabulous and just right for a cooler evenings walk in the garden or around the lake. It came together beautifully.

[@joanneferguson3784]

All complements well deserved, additionally the pockets, oh my , wonderful -large, well positioned and so useful..Thank you.

[@pamcox8582]

I hope all your days are colorful! Your coat is great..love all the blues.

[@Maria-hm1pi]

Wow Kate! It's beautiful! I'm totally inspired.... now to dig out all those old pairs of jeans!! :)

[@damogranheart5521]

I firmly believe in garments being Reversible And having Pockets! Personal experience translates to Personal stitching! Well Done Ye!!

[@misssassifras6605]

LOVE LOVE LOVE the jacket and all the special "bits" you have included on it. And reversible - ever so cool.

[@lynette.]

Stunning make works so well both ways. Very inspiring.

[@lizadams7662]

I like the combo pockets a lot. Going to copy that!

[@cindytennessee]

A beautiful piece of art. I want one too. Thank you for sharing!

[@Fenger53]

Love love love your jacket

[@beetsie7]

“I got a bit vexed with past Kate…” - LOVE how you turn a phrase. I am so borrowing this! Another great project to inspire us. Thank you!

[@marilynhardman5239]

A lovely jacket Kate, a red denim bag would look amazing 🤩

[@EssDee3]

The jacket turned out fantastic, Kate! I'm so glad it makes you happy; I can see the joy in your eyes. I also love that pocket and all the special stitches you added.💙

[@imogenethomas1138]

Kate, what a fabulous jacket! I love everything about it. Stitching, lining, pockets, all of it!

[@marleneclark4186]

It’s lovely 🥰. It’s a master piece. One of a kind. You are ready for anything! 💙

[@soomat1]

Stunning final jacket and loved the way you shared the project.

[@janetthames9869]

I have just watched your video as I sit in my garden with my crochet. I love that you are so relaxed when you work and that relaxation rubs off. I'm now quite chilled as I start my Sunday, thank you. Your previous jacket video inspired me to try something of my own and I might send you pictures of my shashiko/boro style.

[@sandrasykes3026]

I adore Rita’s markings; beautiful cat‼️

[@peggydove8756]

I LOVE this! I would proudly wear this everywhere!! Beautiful!!

[@coralmortier3472]

Absolutely love this. You have such an eye for placement.