I cut this pattern out (Butterick 5858 out of print) years ago. Luckily, things have settled down enough for me to start sewing in earnest, now. Mad props to Threads magazine: How to sew a Chanel jacket Issue 121 Set/Oct 2005. This article guided me through the construction techniques present within a Chanel jacket. Thank you, especially to: Paukshte Irina at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U0DzqXcti8I. for showing me how to make a beautiful version. of the famous Chanel trim.

I am about to embark on another jacket as this was so satisfying a project.