Now that Winter is coming to a close, I've decided to sew another coat. Yeah, I know. I'm backwards. After perusing my stash I settled on Vogue 1320.
This fabric has been in my stash for quite some time. I picked it up at an estate sale. I'm using swatch pictured first as the right side. My plan is to use a gold crepe back satin for the lining. I'll probably find a simple button from my stash but don't think I'll attempt buttonholes and use snaps instead. This fabric is so think I can't pin through both thicknesses of it! I was going to underline it but that idea is out the window. The weight of this fabric alone and a lining will be more than enough. I want it finished by the end of the month. The construction seems pretty straight forward and shouldn't be a problem. Yikes! I just realized there are only 10 days left. I'd better get moving! Wish me luck.
I made a small FBA to be on the safe side. Instead of a horizontal side seam dart, I'll ease the fullness into the seam. What's the since of have a coat that doesn't button around your boobs?
You can do it......Good luck!
ReplyDeleteI love your fabric. Please post the steps and pictures of the steps that you take to create that beautiful coat. 😊
ReplyDeleteYou'll get it done and probably have plenty of time to wear it as I don't think our winter is going anywhere fast.
ReplyDeleteThat is going to be good looking. When I saw the pattern and the fabric, I thought to myself, it takes a special eye to see the two together. I think that's what sets sewists apart.
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