What makes the Chanel tweed jacket so iconic? I made one to find out

(Update) The pattern for this jacket is now available for purchase on my site: https://victoriajin.online/products/lucille-jacket Paid Substack members can download the original Beta version of this pattern here: https://victoriajin.substack.com/p/can-i-sew-a-jacket-as-good-as-chanel?r=1xfz5b In this episode of Anatomy of a Garment, I'm making my own Chanel-style tweed jacket from scratch while also diving into its history and craftsmanship. From selecting the perfect tweed, inserting stay tape along the inside of the jacket for that "soft tailored" look, quilting the lining, creating custom braided trims, to attaching that signature chain weight along the hem...this one is quite jam-packed. About the Series: The Anatomy of a Garment is my ongoing series studying the craftsmanship and history behind our most iconic garments. From design details to construction methods, we uncover the stories that give fabric life, and life to fabric. Episodes 01 | The Shirt | https://youtu.be/_D-iGXmJwbU 02 | The Trouser | https://youtu.be/kWofmqyVqpM 03 | The Tweed Jacket | Currently watching Have a suggestion for a future episode? Let me know in the comments below! In the meantime, peruse my patterns here: https://victoriajin.online/ Subscribe to the Studio Hours Substack here: http://victoriajin.substack.com/ Send me pet memes here: https://www.instagram.com/victoriajin or email me the delightfully formal way here: contact@victoriajin.online Chapters 00:00 Intro 00:05 History of the Chanel Tweed Jacket 01:45 Materials 02:10 Chanel & Tweed 02:47 Cutting Tweed 03:43 Pattern Matching 04:19 Cutting Lining 04:35 Overcasting Edges 05:15 Stay Tape 06:22 Quilting Lining 07:29 Lining Finish 08:29 Assembly 09:43 Alpine Roots 10:28 Shoulders & Neckline 11:24 Closing Lining 11:38 Lagerfeld Era 12:17 Sleeves 13:06 Cigarette 13:43 Hooks & Eyes 14:46 Pockets 16:30 Braided Trim 17:50 Attaching Trim 19:44 Weighted Chain 20:29 Final Press 21:08 Co