Progress on my HANTEN jacket, shashiko, boro, patchwork, all the things!

I have been working on my denim jacket in between all the other projects that I am busy with, I am really grateful to the people who left suggestions in the comments, many of with I have decided to incorporate into the finished coat.
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[@mamado1137]

A mini Hanten jacket for Agnes made out if those Liberty strips would be very cute. 🙂

[@stephconley3598]

Best idea ever!

[@leannesawtell1155]

@@stephconley3598 yes I totally agree fabulous idea

[@charlottebolton6244]

love that idea

[@cathyphegley7848]

I so agree!

[@pegross8652]

A traditional hanten is padded, which is why the sleeves seem big. We lived in Japan in the 1980s, and I brought my hanten back to the US because I loved it so much. It kept me so warm inside in the winter. I redid the padding once (the original cotton didn’t hold up to washing over the years), but eventually the outer fabric wore away. This has inspired me to make one, now that we have retired to a old stone farmhouse in NW Spain; a hanten will be perfect in the winter!

[@awatts8980]

Kate as a seamstress, the reason why coats and jackets have linings of a ‘slippery’ fabric with few seams in is for ease of wear. They make wearing the jacket and taking on and off much easier. The jacket will be heavy as it is of denim anyway so a nylon or silk lining will not add much weight. Love times spent listening to you xx

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

good point! duly noted! thank you xxx

[@sandrasykes3026]

❤️ those fabrics from Lindsay! You could make the jacket reversible‼️‼️‼️

[@bethlovering1301]

Kate the jacket is stunning. Cat Rita is doing a great job standing in for her sister Norma. Lovely to see you.

[@mandyg5747]

Maybe its a Feline Hierarchy with Cat Rita stepping up into her new role as Chief Video Cat since Norma passed away; making sure Kate isn't alone whilst filming. Pets do look after their owners :-)

[@user-lj7rw5hh1w]

I love how your denim jacket has turned out. Congratulations ! ,I like your organic outlook on so many things.

[@lorettahenderson8979]

I appreciate you showing all your thinking behind the construction of the Boro❤

[@saraborisch5343]

Oh my goodness.......YES make it reversible! Such lovely Indian fabric......I am getting motivated to make a jacket myself.

[@connieacree4006]

I love your method for making the jacket. Your creative stitching is awesome. So sorry that you lost Norma. I just loved her. I also love how Rita has stepped up to fill in for her. I agree with the idea of patchwork and reversible lining. That's a genius idea ❤❤. Whatever you decide, it's going to be beautiful because anything you make is beautiful. There needs to be more people like you, Kate. You're a beautiful and amazing person. Love you much. Enjoy your journey with your jacket. Thank you for sharing and God bless you. 😊❤❤

[@janettebarr6538]

I do enjoy the cats getting in on the filming, Norma’s spirit is definitely encouraging cat Rita to get involved just so we don’t forget her 💕

[@wooleygirl5240]

Hi, Kate. I just discovered your channel today and started watching. I also subscribed. I watched the video about Norma, and shed some tears. I had a tabby cat named Toby, who lived for almost 21 years. And a black cat, named Lucky, who lived almost 20 years. I miss them very much, but now we have Lily, who walked up in our yard a few years ago, as a tiny kitten and stole my heart. She was covered with fleas and had runny eyes. We fed her and gave her flea baths before we took her to the vet for her shots and check-up. She is asleep in my lap right now. She is adorable and I hope she lives a long time too. Thanks for sharing Norma's story and how special she was. She lives on in your heart. I will be watching your videos-there are alot of them. I know I will enjoy them. I sure enjoyed your trip to the candle factory. Pam Miller in USA-Alabama

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

Thank you Pam - these cats steal into our hearts don't they! I miss Norma every day. welcome to the channel! xxxx take your place on the Lime Green Sofa - I'm passing down some snacks for you all xxx

[@lesliesmith6586]

Ooooohhhhh reversible. YES. That way you can display the beautiful lining fabrics too. Wearable art. Love it.

[@sandramyer7081]

Loves the Hanten jacket and sashiko too- Sandra Myer- Yay

[@sandramyer7081]

LOVE your fabrics- wow- so beautiful fabrics in blue color of denim- YES

[@janemarriott3389]

I’m so glad others contribute ideas - I learn too😉

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

me too - it is so helpful to have such generously offered advice! xxx

[@nikkiwhitney5468]

Rita is beautiful and I love how kind you are with her even when she’s a bit of a nuisance. Shows what a wonderful heart you have❤️.

[@eunicehehir6374]

So beautifully organic. It's evolving ...

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

Reversible jacket with your loving blues! YES!

[@amybee92100]

I don't think you should stop embellishing! You look so happy doing it and inspired and I think that is the most important thing about crafting. It's looking gorgeous!

[@lindaburton1633]

Dear Kate, you give extra meaning to my favorite saying “Waste not, want not” 😊 You are the BEST!!! ❤️

[@georgianasstudio]

Rita is wonderful! I love seeing her in your videos xx

[@victoriaratajeski6843]

Your jacket is going to be a wearable work of art! Make sure you show Arne and Carlos the finished project. I think they would appreciate your lovely work!Making the jacket reversible is a great idea,so all of those pretty fabrics can be seen !

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

oh - I think Arne would make one just like it! I'll tell them! xxx

[@jillychandler]

As others are saying, this jacket is going to be absolutely fab! Just keep stitching, because I love what you have done. xxx

[@jenntuomala6259]

Cat Rita is showing off her own beautiful patchwork coat!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

she is! she grew it all herself! its perfect! xxx

[@melaniemonti8115]

I love the patches and stitching you are adding! The more the merrier is my philosophy so, keep stitching!

[@marthagiza4884]

This is a great idea! I’ve always loved the idea of making art out of our clothing, I’ve been working on a denim jacket I picked up at a yard sale. I’ve been embroidering it in a few places, and I have some ideas for altering it and adding some patches. Some years ago I had an elderly neighbor who inspired me when she used her long coat as a canvas, and began wearing this beautifully painted coat everywhere. She told me she had run out of canvases and happened to see her coat hanging nearby, and voila, art. What a zest for life she had. I will continue to watch with interest as you work on your jacket.

[@sandramyer7081]

I loved your making Hanten Jacket- tutorial for those circles- Kate, I like what you used- different denim and denim India various fabrics! I Learn & enjoy your telling us your ideas- indigo is another idea! I like the “baggy” arms- it covers better shirts or dresses- idk - thank you! From Love for you, Kate- im from Florida now but use to come from Massachusetts and started Quilting and embroidery! - I love yr “talking” Sandra Myer!❤️

[@charlottehippen7677]

Absolutely love your channel. Your videos are like friends having a chat over a cup of coffee (or in your case tea). Thanks for sharing your passion and creativity with us!

[@sandramyer7081]

AND your Plants, too- just like my life! Sandra Myer ❤️

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

I Love your Hanten Jacket with your beautiful various blues- its a show stopper! Soo excellent!!stitches; using your imagination with creative sleeves and the backs, too! Its a Beauty!

[@darlenem4940]

Kate your jacket is coming along wonderfully. I love it. And cat Rita is so beautiful

[@judyzeigler3980]

I love the stitches you've done so far. It really adds to your jacket. Very nice. Can't wait to see it done. Such great ideas.

[@karlabergwalker3332]

Love your jacket! Thank you for the book suggestion! I'm at the family home at the beach. Emily, my 6-year-old granddaughter, is learning hand stitching with me this week. We did the running stitch yesterday and the back stitch today! She's doing great and we are having SEW much fun! Sending love and hugs from Maryland, U.S.A.

[@dellawoolsey6692]

I love all the hand stitching. You are very talented and doing a marvelous job.

[@gwynwellliver4489]

Fabulous progress on the jacket! Good job Cat Rita. Norma would be proud.

[@juliannaburgess9177]

LOVE your jacket and ABSOLUTELY fabulous ideas from others, esp the idea of a reversal jacket. What a GREAT way to ENJOY Lindsay's fabric. Anxiously waiting to see the end result. CARRY ON! ❤

[@bria2596]

Rita is doing her very best to do her "Norma" routine, so her mother will be consoled and know that her cat children love her dearly, as she does them.

[@sandramyer7081]

Yes I loved Norma- she always tell me about your denim jacket! Sweet kitty and I got the book - so I’ll try what you said- Sandi Myer💕🥰

[@miphotogal]

The blue and white stitching looks like double wedding ring quilt pattern, lovely.

[@bernadettesimpson9563]

Good morning Kate .. you are such an inspiration to me .. I have sewed all my life .. I owe that to my grandmother . Like you I have always something on the go😊 can’t wait to start a boro jacket yours is coming along nicely.. Thank you for all your projects to watch and your time.. Bernie x

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

you are very welcome Bernadette! xxx

[@carolwychopen5887]

I enjoy your channel because you treat us like a friend rather than an audience!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

that is so kind - thank you - I think of you all as my friends on the Lime Green Sofa! xxx

[@beverleysimmons8080]

Darling Rita is a beautiful cat she looking and listening to you i can not wait to see that jacket all the pretty blues gorgeous material

[@beverlyw56]

I am so enjoying watching your program. Love your homey manner and your kitties.

[@ritasroost]

This Rita loves your denim jacket project...and of course Rita is lovely.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you - my daughter in law is Rita too! good name!!

[@nancybloomfield1753]

I'm enjoying stitching your pattern for the patchwork dog and watching your videos. Love your work Kate!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you xxx

[@janmorrison4141]

I've made several boro bags for my friends using old blue jeans and Japanese cotton pieces. I'm now trying for a jacket but unlike yours I'm using a very old jean work jacket that was my father-in-law's. It is quite worn but I think that's a lovely thing. I've assembled the materials but not started as I've been on a book tour with my first novel, so rather busy! I have another few readings this summer but need something different to be engaged in. My garden needs some serious time too! I'm only seventy and living my life backwards so lots to do yet. I'd like to live in a garret in Paris and focus on mystery but maybe not quite yet. Ain't life grand! Oh, and I like the big sleeves absolutely! You'll know when it's done. No worries.

[@michelemcintosh7340]

Wow Jan. You are really living life. I am seventy next month and agree that there is a lot to do and I love your comment "only seventy". I will look for a jean jacket to embellish. I think that is a grand idea. And, please share the title of your first novel.

[@janmorrison4141]

Hi Michele- thanks! My novel is a mystery set in Labrador (Canada's eastern north) and it is called The Crooked Knife. Again the usual places or by ordering through Boulder Books, my publisher.

[@michelemcintosh7340]

@@janmorrison4141 Hi Jan. I got your book in the post today from Amazon. Looks wonderful and can't wait to read it.

[@janmorrison4141]

@@michelemcintosh7340 thanks so much! Hope you enjoy it. Off to two Chapters here in Nova Scotia for book signing. Lots of fun!

[@janlewis567]

Envious of your unlimited patience, skill and talent Kate! My to-be jacket is still in 'jeans' form - one day ... ♥

[@ericafaber6585]

Love your jacket Kate … so inspiring. That little sample stitching block would be adorable as a front pocket🥰

[@margaretberryman6260]

Rita (Cat) is very helpful, taking over from dear Norma. So glad you have her and share the story with all of us. She's very beautiful. I have a Calico Tortoiseshell, Megsie, who gave birth to 5 kittens on my bed some years ago. She'd been given to me, so I didn't think about getting her desexed, and one day she suddenly produced tiny kittens! I was taken totally by surprise. Now have Megs and two of her kittens.

[@lynette.]

So much denim shows through the stitching I vote for covering it patterns.

[@melissaparsons9486]

I love your approach. They way you play with fabrics have really inspired me. :)

[@cindy7702]

Love love love all your stitching on your jacket.. So pretty.. A reversible jacket would be lovely.. I so love your lifestyle and your kindness to animals .. Your gentleness with life and seeing the beauty in everything.. You are an inspiration to me

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you Cindy xxx

[@chrissy24-7]

Love seeing this delightful project and Lovely Rita as well. 💜

[@barbarameehan113]

I love seeing cat Rita interacting with you like Norma did. Your thought process is amazing, Kate. Such talent. Thank you for sharing with us.😿💟

[@bboice08]

I love your attention to detail and design. Each patch feels like a story and place from another time. Very, very lovely Kate! Thank you friend.

[@marynimocks6791]

I envy and am inspired by the freedom of your brain!! Thank you for sharing your amazing gifts!!🌺🌺🌺

[@nancy-katharynmcgraw2669]

Love the Sashiko stitching!!!

[@lynette.]

It's going to be beautiful both sides you will be able to reverse it. It's become a labour of love. The hand stitching is addictive .

[@teddiematteson]

You’re doing wonderful design work! As other people have commented, I agree that, yes, the more stitching you do, the prettier. As a long-time art-to-wear maker and longer-time garment maker, in case no one has yet suggested this, please be sure to machine stay-stitch all edges of your pieces (lining, too). It’s especially important on curves and bias edges. And with denim being very prone to fraying, and you’re doing a lot of handling of the pieces while handstitching, it’s best to stay-stitch every raw edge. As for the width of the sleeves, that’s a conundrum for sure. What’s popping in my head right now is that they should be narrower, but not by much. To help lessen the bulk of the sleeves, I suggest you line them with “real” lining fabric. You want sleeve lining to be slippery to prevent bunching when you move and bend your arms. I suggest a slippery polyester lining fabric. I also wonder if adding fold-back (sashiko deco-stitched) cuffs to the sleeve ends. Having that additional weight at the ends of the sleeves could be either a wonderful thing or a horrible thing-darn it, another conundrum 😅. You’re inspiring me to nudge my English setter off my lap so I can go mess around in my sewing room❣️❣️❣️

[@annettemixon1264]

Fascinating. I like the idea of reversible jacket and using the fabric from your friend Linsey.

[@kimberleefoerster9447]

Dear Kate, I recently found your channel. Kudos for your warmth, charm and inspiration. I appreciate your process of wonder and exploration, as I have a similar way. I love your kitties and just found out that Norma passed away. I’m sorry for the loss of your sweet one. She finally got her wings! Little angel wings. I do love CatRita and how she has stepped in for Norma.

[@irhonda31]

I’m still amazed at how cat Rita took on Norma’s behavior! The jacket is looking so good!

[@dotjohnson4247]

The last shots of your garden when you are photographing the jacket look so much like my mom's garden!!! She passed away at the end of 2017.

[@marinavanleyden6215]

I’ve only recently found your channel, and don’t often comment (being an introvert!), but just wanted to say how very inspiring you are and how much I’ve been loving your videos. I’ve been a quilter for many years now and enjoy doing cross-stitch, simple knitting and gardening too - I gift the things I make to friends and family as I’ve always been dubious that anyone would be willing to pay for a handmade quilt once priced to account for the materials and my time. Quilting cotton is expensive! I’ve just gotten hold of some free (yes free!) Liberty fabric so will be starting on an EPP quilt. So thank you for the inspiration!

[@quil10it]

That sweater and denim apron is such a smart color combo. Nice visit. Happy stitching…

[@chrisberry9017]

What a wonderfully organic project! Rita’s lovely fur coat is ideal inspiration for what the perfect patchwork jacket can look like! Her markings are incredible - she’s a real love! Thank you both! X

[@BooBeaux]

Rita is the most beautiful cat.

[@lindaadams9211]

I love everything you have added to your jacket. I think you add until you think it is finished. You will know I think.

[@vickyfisher2614]

It will be beautiful. Keep the sleeves as is. That is part of the design you were aiming for. And I think some embroidery or stitching on each piece will be necessary now that you’ve started. Not necessarily heavy but a bit. We all love RITA,

[@LisaLisa-zl9vu]

Kate and the amazing denim dream coat! This will be amazing when complete!

[@kristind.8379]

It will be so much fun to see how your jacket develops. Thank you for sharing your design process.

[@lamonarankin5504]

Coming along nicely! Great fabric, Great ideas!

[@heatherrj9980]

I love watching your progress and your thought process on this fun project.

[@user-mf7iy2jb7l]

So interesting to see where you are going with this project. And I absolutely love your cat. Its coat is truly a patchwork art.

[@susanohrstrom6120]

Great way of doing this! Saves drawing out squares first. Thanks for very nice videos.

[@nickik.9037]

Your jacket is going to be phenomenal with all the different fabrics & stitching. Can't wait to see the progress & the finished jacket. You are so clever with your unique ideas.

[@soccertxi]

I am so happy to find another crafter who lets her projects tell her when they are finished! Your stitching is a lovely subtle surprise to be found. I have a quilt jacket percolating in my head. No pattern yet, but its there anyway.

[@karenabel6218]

Wow wonderful fabrics, so much fun. Thanks for sharing with us.

[@PipPop2]

Kate, the embellishments are incredible. They’ll take your jacket and turn it into a piece of art. Keep up the embellishments they are golden.

[@sandras4689]

I couldn’t help thinking all through watching the 2 videos that making it reversible would be perfect! I ordered the book. It arrives tomorrow. I was planning on making a coat with my dads ties and shirts…he recently passed…so I will be sewing along with you on this 🥰🇨🇦. Thank you for being such an inspiration. 💖

[@eloisanavarro6251]

Thanks Kate!!! Your video today is so inspirational, thanks again for sharing with us!!!❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@jackiegeyr3618]

Wow...love the starry sky. You could make your astrological sign and those of your children and grandchildren. Love this jacket. Can't wait for the finished product.

[@bluegrassdreams2seams510]

Hello Kate! Hello Rita! She’s got her front row seat for the show. Your jacket will be a reflection of things you enjoy from piecing fabrics to embellishments! Cheryl

[@lionairvine870]

Met the lady who wrote the book today….didn’t know she lived nearby! Went to an event at a localish craft place. Amazing! I saw the original jacket…..of course I had to buy some sashiko thread etc….she has turquoise hair. Am feeling inspired😊

[@daylchapman9800]

I think you need to do what makes you happy. Sounds like you like the stitching best. Me too. Keep doing that. Best wishes and happy stitching.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

awww - thank you so much - that is a perfect comment! xxx

[@susanwinn7381]

Another fantastic project. Thank you.❤️

[@susankiesau1026]

She looks like she has wings on here back! Beautiful cat!

[@Charlie-cz3jh]

She's an ANGEL KITTY 😺

[@rizpahjael1]

💛💛💛

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I love that - and you're right! she has wings! xxx

[@michelleteeple7712]

Kate, all of your design ideas are fantastic - the fabrics, stitching, and construction. I love seeing how the process is evolving. This is just my opinion, but I would keep the sleeves the size they are at present. I think that if you start narrowing them, the garment will be out of proportion. Cannot wait to see how it turns out! I hope you can make it reversible so those lovely fabrics can be seen by all! Best to you!

[@analara2947]

love the stiching j

[@edeltraudschmid3859]

Thank you very much! Greetings from Germany

[@dixieross2784]

I love your jacket. I really like the little stars that you have done. It really brought the jacket to life. I enjoy your videos so much.

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

thank you Dixie! xxx

[@debschieve3468]

Kate, your boro stitching is just beautiful. I have read that same book and I'm very inspired to make a table runner. Your jacket is an inspiration too!

[@user-uz7is6nn9v]

Love your progress. I did a stitching jacket project with mostly, my surface designed fabrics. I stitched on it the first winter of the pandemic.

[@maryt.2067]

so glad to see an update on this project!

[@charmer6813]

Your jacket will be lovely! I can’t wait to see it finished.

[@viridiangreen8259]

Beautiful, love the sashiko patterns that you are using in conjunction with the patterns of fabric

[@ellenrose2533]

Old x-ray sheets make ideal templates.. looking great Kate.😊

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

ooh - I wouldn't mid getting my hands on a couple of them! xxx

[@robinhewitt8251]

Miss Norma! Rita is taking over lol. She is beautiful as well! May God continue to bless you and your family!!

[@thelasthomelyhouse]

I miss Norma so much - Rita is lovely but she isn't patient like Norma was - a cat in a million! xxx

[@janicejames9350]

Can’t wait to see other videos on this jacket!!! Looks like a bunch of fun!!!

[@aliceposey424]

I have spent this entire day watching the videos you have made..It is cold here so I really need to get some hot tea and work on my own projects.. be blessed!