Fabric used: Hounds tooth print that I think is some type of rayon blend but I am not sure. It unravels like crazy. It is almost like a yarn. It is really thick too. I had major issues sewing the buttonholes and some of the other areas because it is thick and in conjunction with having interfacing and lining, it was rough but I managed to work with it. I did not have enough of the fabric to use as facings so I used some black rayon fabric I had and it was a blessing in disguise because using the same material for the facing would of made this impossible to sew. I used purple flannel back satin for the lining and I am telling you this coat is so warm. We have had 20 degree temps here and it is barely bothering me at all.
Complexity of pattern: This is probably advanced beginner or intermediate. I had no issues what so ever it was mainly the fabric. I made the view that is shown in white on the envelope.
How long did it take to complete: TOO LONG!!! I can't really access this pattern because of all the issue I had with the fabric but I worked on it for 2 days pretty much all day and into the evening.
Overall Review: I love it!! The button detail and collar are my favorite. This has to be one of my favorite pieces that I have made if not the favorite.
12 comments:
Great looking coat! I'd like to see you wearing the coat. You did a great job on your new coat.
I heart that coat! The houndstooth is awesome. Love it-please send it to me at once! BTW, you mentioned Newport cigarettes. Funny, that was the first cigarette I smoked, many, many years ago at age 16. I haven't smoked for several years now, but I remember those Newports!
That is so beautiful!
GORGEOUS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I ADORE HOUNDSTOOTH. ok caps off now lol.
Go head girl. I still need to pull my machine out of the box. LOL Happy New Year!!! Q
Love the coat! . . and mine was Kool's . . oh many a project I was tempted to go back . . . :)
You did a great job on your new coat.
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Happy New Year to you. I see you are off to a great start. Love the chic houndstooth coat. This is a versatile pattern that I planning to use again and again.
Thanks ladies..I was just joking about the cigarettes. I have never smoked a day in my life but I thought maybe if I had one it would calm my nerves cause I didn't think wine would do the trick hahahahahaha
That is a fabulous COAT!
You did a great job. Would you mind sharing where you got that fabric?
You did a great job. Would you mind sharing where you got that fabric?
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