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🤗

[@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

[@inge6280]

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

[@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.

[@lorianderson2746]

My colourful days!!! I like that!!

[@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! 🥰

[@annevano]

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

[@SW-cu6bw]

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

[@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

[@jacquelinesanderson655]

Lining and outer jackets are beautiful. So original.

[@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

[@peaceloventaurus518]

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

[@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

[@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

[@damogranheart5521]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!!

[@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! 👍👍👏👏

[@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! 💙

[@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!

[@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 ❤️

[@hudsonsailor54]

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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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 ❤❤

[@daphnemayjoyce8378]

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

[@sandrawhitakermyer4146]

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

[@irenejackson4193]

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

[@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.

[@karenchesnut6292]

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

[@joanhartman9102]

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

[@joanneferguson3784]

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

[@jamiethrogmorton2540]

Really smart to sew the sleeves to the body since it’s all big straight pieces. You’re ready for anything now! ❤

[@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.

[@bonnieschwegerl6536]

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

[@jantrewitt4058]

Oh,Kate, It was so nice to see you work on it. Thanks. it is lovely!! What a wonderful time you have had getting it just the way you want it!

[@dianeknott3655]

Oh!!!! LOVE! LOVE! LOVE! Such beautiful fabrics! This is going to get so much attention when you wear it, either side! Fantastic!!! So glad I tuned in to see it coming together.

[@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

[@suewegert2323]

Congratulations ❤️. Looks fantastic.

[@sarabrunsvold2461]

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

[@infectiousmirth7125]

Ive paused this video here to say! Yay kate. I make my own clothes and i very much prefer to put the sleeves in flat and then sew up the side seam. Its just nice to see someone else choose an alternative to the "rule". Kate you rule! Thanks for all of your videos. im still watching in order from the beginning but sometimes i can't resist a new video. Thanks for sharing yourself with us via the KZbin!

[@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!

[@angelarowson6328]

I’ve spent the whole day tying a quilt then putting the binding on …. Accompanied by a binge watch of TLHH …. 🧵🪡✂️… ❤️ thank you for making my stitching time fly by …🇳🇿

[@pamelatheobald337]

I think it turned out just awesome.

[@TheKatelinn]

I love your jacket using sachiko stitching, when you wear it and mend it over and over again, that is when it becomes Boro. Lovely job you have done Kate.

[@131dyana]

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

[@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 🤩

[@inezharrell4339]

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

[@lizcaporicci8483]

Happy to see that you incorporated a bit of the red paisley at the shoulder. Kate, such a wonderful jacket. You have done yourself proud.

[@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

[@dianastrain8964]

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

[@beckyjohnson9917]

Thank you for sharing you are such an inspiration I just retired the end of March and you kept me going on projects that have been put to the side for years! I’m 66 now and am so focused on having a crafty good time😉

[@ruthgeorge2574]

Wow Kate! it turned out so well. I love how you stitched into it and made is so unique. Those fabrics from your friend are just glorious and means you can wear both sides with pleasure and pride.

[@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. 👍👍❤️🇦🇺

[@SandraOranje]

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

[@lauraruthruff4741]

Oh Kate.. Your jacket is an absolute work of art!! It turned out STUNNING!! Enjoy it!! Love watching you work..

[@cynthiaparker6646]

Each thing we make tells a special story of us. Part of our self and love go into each item. You have inspired me again. Even though I have plenty of projects going I’m always interested in these “new to me” challenges! I ordered the book of boro and a few supplies from the border tart. I knew I was saving that box of old denim jeans for some reason. I will send one of the grandkids up to the attic to fetch it. I’m thinking ahead to fall and winter and plenty of slow stitching! I am wrapping up a project that I’ve been working on for the past year, which is making boy and girl baby items for each one of my grandchildren: flannel receiving blankets, bibs, burp cloths and hand knit baby sweaters. A little layette made with lots of love!! Your ideas and quality of living are really inspirational! ❤

[@beamiller6188]

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

[@missmaryhdream6560]

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

[@KimD618]

Such a lovely jacket. Made with love. You are such a inspiration to us all. Bless you for sharing your knowledge with the world.

[@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.😺🐈👵🥰🧸

[@marilynburke7609]

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

[@lucy7b]

❤️❤️❤️

[@francaroon9986]

Your jacket is just so lovely. It has inspired me to make something like it for myself using old blue jeans of my own as well as of my two sons and add in some quilt remnants, plus adding the little heart! You are just so calming and inventive and beautiful in your ideas. Thank you

[@suebird203]

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

[@janemellowes674]

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

[@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.

[@debranightengale4352]

Kate my dear, you look beautiful. I love ❤️ your jacket. I now match the color of your couch, you see I am now lime green with envy 😋. You are so talented and did a great job. Thank you so much for bringing us along on this journey. Who knows, I may give this a try. You and your talents continue to get better all the time. Big hugs, Debbie from Nebraska.

[@lindasilverstein231]

Your jacket came out beautifully. Thanks to the great fabrics and stitching used it is a treat for the eye from either side you wear it on. Kinda also love the idea that it’s never really done as you can live in it for a bit and add on more decorative touches as the ideas come to you. Reminds me a bit of the embroidery and patching we did as teens on western style denim jackets but you are not constrained by an already manufactured garment, so cool. Kudos to you Kate you did a wonderful job!

[@millihammer7329]

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

[@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.

[@Knits-WIPs-N-Chains]

I love that your jacket is reversible and that you added pockets on both sides. One of my favorites is the colorful patches on the outer pocket. It is a beauty for sure.

[@lavieestduresansconfiture4939]

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

[@suewegert2323]

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

[@purpleflower1187]

its absolutely gorgeous ! greetings from new Zealand

[@annierodenberg2327]

Kate, your beautiful jacket is a work of art! The stitching you added blends in like poetry on fabric. Thanks for sharing. 👏🏻❤️

[@joane8651]

It's just beautiful, Kate, enjoy the comments you will get when you are out and about. It is a work of art, always in progress.

[@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

[@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

[@t.k3025]

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

[@rhondanoble3406]

Amazing how beautifully the jacket fits and hangs. So inspirational but then you always are. I watched this after a particularly stressful day whilst settling into bed. Took all my troubled thoughts away. Thank you

[@melissalepage5913]

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

[@nanabninnab9732]

I love it beautifully well made Kate!!!

[@mariaaliciagarciaprina9137]

Congratulations, Kate, your jacket is a masterpiece and you wear it so beautifully. I couldn't say which side is prettier, both are adorable, such as Cat Rita and Sallie. Receive a hug from Uruguay.

[@donnajohnson9834]

Not surprising, but a beautiful make. I’m glad you made it reversible - and the new fabrics are lovely. Lookin’ good, Kate!

[@margaretlee7185]

Well done Kate. Greetings from Melbourne Australia

[@slipperywalrusbathingonaho3551]

Looks fabulous, so unique

[@deniseorourke7235]

Beautiful job Kate you get 10/10 for creativity and endurance

[@Annie261.]

The pockets ! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@theeggtimertictic1136]

I love it! It's got surprises all over! If this was on the catwalk it would be thousands ... but you've got your own private catwalk at the end 😁 P.S. This is playing havoc with my hoarding ... I had to rescue a couple of jeans from a black bag I had for recycle 🤪

[@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.💙

[@rnchimilar]

Your jacket turned out really nice.Best part it is reversible.

[@misssassifras6605]

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

[@rosemarybravo5348]

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