I should have finished Saturday but a "drive-by visitor" and a bottle of wine severely altered the plan. All that's left to sew is the sleeve lining, hems and button. It's been a while since I've sewn with such a sumptuous fabric and I'd forgotten how easy it is to mold a 100% wool fabric. Too, I'd also forgotten how itchy, and stinky (when steaming) it can be. My entire sewing table and machine look as if my husband shaved in my sewing room instead of in the bathroom! It's all worth it because the coat is absolutely beautiful. Below are a couple of cell phone photos so that you can see the progress I've made.
I'm digging into my sewing skill arsenal to make sure this is a garment that will last for years to come. For the first time, I converted the one piece sleeve into a two piece one and it was well worth the effort. The pattern doesn't have a back vent and if it had I would have omitted it. Every coat that I've ever had that had one wound up having to be repaired. I did add a "faux belt" to give the back some extra styling.
Hopefully I'll put the finishing touches on before the end of the week and have final photos and a thorough review for you.
I'm digging into my sewing skill arsenal to make sure this is a garment that will last for years to come. For the first time, I converted the one piece sleeve into a two piece one and it was well worth the effort. The pattern doesn't have a back vent and if it had I would have omitted it. Every coat that I've ever had that had one wound up having to be repaired. I did add a "faux belt" to give the back some extra styling.
Hopefully I'll put the finishing touches on before the end of the week and have final photos and a thorough review for you.
