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Desperately Seeking Susan jacket (material selections)

From the Film

My Selection
Lapel Fabric
This was the biggest compromise. I aimed for something with a comparable scale and a serviceable color palette. Though my fabric has a lighter background, it still works well against the jacket's fabric.

Key search terms: black, gold, cream, jacquard, brocade
Main Fabric
Even though I had to compromise on the detailed mosaic pattern, it doesn't even read in the film. I chose a dark gold metallic fabric.  It was a stretchy-knit so I backed it with black twill.

Pyramid Fabric
You can still find eyelash lamé (try eBay or Etsy). I used my husband's clippers to trim the shag a little shorter. I backed it with stabilizer to machine-embroider the pyramid, and then mounted it onto a piece of red felt. 

Pattern
Stretch N Sew
Womens Notched and Shawl-Collar Jackets
Pattern 1016 (1985)

I modified view B.

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