This is my first REAL coat and I am SOOOOOOOOOOOOO Proud!!!
One of the many fall trends that I want to incorporate into my wardrobe this year is bright coats:
My next one will be a gorgeous colbalt blue I got from Gorgeous Fabrics last year...
I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE MY LINING!!!! Its like a party going on in my coat! LOL Just makes me HAPPY! LOL
Pattern Description:
Lined, fitted coat in various lengths, has raised waistline with back
princess seams and pleat, front button closing. A, C, D, E: side seam
pockets. A, D, E: back tab. C, D, E: optional snaps at lower front
opening. E: sleeve tabs.
I made view A
Pattern Sizing:
8-14 I made the 14
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
YES!
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions were fine until I got to the lining. It confused the
crap out of me but that may have been more ME than the instructions.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like how they wanted you to slip stitch the lining of the
sleeves in. Umm NO, they are crazy lol. I ended up putting the right
sides of the lining together and sewing the sleeves that way so when I
flipped the lining I just pushed the lining down into the sleeve. If
that makes sense lol.
Fabric Used:
Flannel Coating from Gorgeous Fabrics
Lining: 100% Poly from Joanns
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
None. I didn't add the button tab in the back.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
YES! I highly recommend this pattern!!! It's a great basic coat pattern. Im not sure if I will make it again though.
Conclusion:
SUPERB Pattern!!! Love it!
Here are some additional pics....
I fell in LOVE with these buttons. I didn't really want black, so I thought these were perfect!
A LOT OF HAND SEWING!!!! LOL I took it to the cleaners this morning for a good steaming/pressing.
Alright that's IT for me! Y'all have a good one!
Toodles!
Wow, great job. I'm still intimidated by a coat. I love the lining too!
Posted by: Dawn | November 05, 2009 at 08:37 AM
To say it's your first, you did a pro job! The verdict? Love it!!
Posted by: MrsSaditty | November 05, 2009 at 08:43 AM
EXCELLENT!!!!
Posted by: Cynta | November 05, 2009 at 08:45 AM
You better go head girl!! Whooooo!! Love it! Love it!
Posted by: Zanete | November 05, 2009 at 08:47 AM
I love the color. Great job!!
Posted by: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=1251577760 | November 05, 2009 at 09:04 AM
Great job, looks fab on you! Really great outcome for a first coat! Now you can make lots and lots of them. It looks so Christmasy :)
Posted by: Tee | November 05, 2009 at 09:14 AM
Love the red, and that's a fun lining. Excellent work!
Posted by: Flora | November 05, 2009 at 09:16 AM
Woo Hoo!! Fantastic coat!!
Posted by: Leslie in Austin | November 05, 2009 at 09:20 AM
Pretty coat.
Posted by: CarlaF-in Atlanta | November 05, 2009 at 09:30 AM
Wowie wow wow! I love so much of what you make and usually just read and enjoy but I had to comment, this is beautiful! Also, cobalt blue?!?! You will have 2 coats that we will all envy! ;-D Beautiful work! I haven't been able to sew for a while so I am living vicariously through my blog feeds! Take care!
Posted by: Laura M. | November 05, 2009 at 09:31 AM
ooooh... I love this coat! Your lining is fantastic and so cheery looking. :-) congrats, it looks so well made!
Posted by: wendy | November 05, 2009 at 09:34 AM
Great job :)
Posted by: Patrice | November 05, 2009 at 09:38 AM
So Beautiful!!! You did a kick arse job my dear! I bought that pattern b/c I have a similar RTW coat in cream and would love to have another one in a bright color. Seeing it made up makes me love the pattern even more. :)
Posted by: amber | November 05, 2009 at 09:45 AM
Beautiful! That lining makes me happy!
Posted by: Tiffany In Houston | November 05, 2009 at 09:55 AM
Beautiful job!!
Posted by: Jackie O | November 05, 2009 at 10:13 AM
Gorgeous coat. Looks almost as nice inside out. I really like your choice of lining. How refreshing from the plain solid lining most people choose. Well done!
Posted by: Claire | November 05, 2009 at 10:17 AM
Your coat looks great! I just pulled this pattern out of my stash on the weekend so I'm so glad you had good results!
Posted by: Jillian | November 05, 2009 at 10:22 AM
Your coat is beautiful! The collar lays so nice. I think the pressing was the hardest part when I made most of a coat last year (STILL not done), but yours looks great!
Posted by: Jenny | November 05, 2009 at 10:26 AM
Great job on your first coat. Love everything about it: nice red, fun lining, buttons to die for. Look forward to your cobalt blue coat; blue is my favorite color. Well done.
Posted by: Patricia Richardson | November 05, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Awww...the lining is the best part! How can you NOT like polka dots????!? It looks great- you did a wonderful job.
Posted by: sheree | November 05, 2009 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful job! Love those "Party Polkas"!!
Posted by: Andrea | November 05, 2009 at 10:45 AM
Oh this IS CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (hating moment) You make me so sick!! UGH!!! (end of hating moment)
You did a wonderful wonderful job, I can't wait to see the coat in blue, because that's MY favorite color!!
Posted by: T.T. | November 05, 2009 at 11:01 AM
OMG, that is beautiful! The buttons are to die for, too....
Posted by: Chelle | November 05, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Great color and fun lining. That is coat I would buy in the store. Isn't it great we sew!!!
Posted by: Lashell | November 05, 2009 at 11:08 AM
Beautiful coat and I love the lining too!
Posted by: Carolyn | November 05, 2009 at 11:13 AM
Again, I must say WOW!
Posted by: jillian | November 05, 2009 at 11:29 AM
That coat is BEAUTIFUL!!!!!!!!!! And it's my favorite color. I love it. The lining REALLY puts the icing on the cake. I wouldn't have thought to use it but it REALLY works very well!
Posted by: Nikki | November 05, 2009 at 11:42 AM
WOW! Superb job on the coat! Ok, I'm gonna throw mines away and start it again. LOL
Posted by: Teka | November 05, 2009 at 11:54 AM
Very nice coat! I love the color, too.
Posted by: Angela | November 05, 2009 at 12:07 PM
Wow...it is gorgeous!
Posted by: Maria | November 05, 2009 at 12:14 PM
You did a great job on this coat.. I love the style, the color and the lining...
Posted by: opal215 | November 05, 2009 at 12:17 PM
Loves it! And you are right the lining is like your own private party in there.
Posted by: Jayme | November 05, 2009 at 12:25 PM
Freaking awesome! Love it, love the lining, love the color, love the buttons. You did a great job you should be proud.
Posted by: Tanya | November 05, 2009 at 01:05 PM
beautiful!
Posted by: lisa (momy4him) | November 05, 2009 at 01:09 PM
GONE GIRL!!!!
Posted by: dana | November 05, 2009 at 01:21 PM
Great work!
Posted by: Shannon | November 05, 2009 at 02:10 PM
LOL @ "it's like a party going on in my coat" which is absolutely BEAUTIFUL by the way!!!
Posted by: Ms. Behaving | November 05, 2009 at 02:52 PM
Two things:
1) you made that coat? wow.
2) what does Toodles mean?
LOL.
Posted by: don | November 05, 2009 at 02:58 PM
My God! that coat is soooooooo goregous!!!!
Posted by: Cynthia MIchener | November 05, 2009 at 03:41 PM
Very nice!! The sewing looks impeccable! Mine is almost done - I just posted my progress today.
Posted by: Robin | November 05, 2009 at 04:04 PM
Over-achiever. I mean GREAT JOB! lol.
you know you did an excellent job.
Posted by: Nik | November 05, 2009 at 04:16 PM
As my family members would say, "You made that coat!"
Posted by: orchidophile | November 05, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Cute coat..I left my material and pattern on your door step. Holla at me when you are done. lol
Posted by: Ki | November 05, 2009 at 04:39 PM
Love the color and the coat! Yay for you!
Posted by: Dei | November 05, 2009 at 05:07 PM
LOVE it. Your coat is too cute, especially the lining.
Posted by: Juli | November 05, 2009 at 05:38 PM
That is a lovely coat. I love happy linings too.
Posted by: Faye Lewis | November 05, 2009 at 05:40 PM
No wonder you are proud, it looks great and the bright colour is gorgeous.
Posted by: allisonc | November 05, 2009 at 05:46 PM
wow-i am in awe. great job!
Posted by: elsie | November 05, 2009 at 07:11 PM
That is very nice, one day I will be able to make a coat until ten I will stick with easy things.
Ps I love cowl necks also. Look at my review of B5247!
Posted by: NurseByrd | November 05, 2009 at 07:24 PM
SWEET!
I love the coat..the fabric and yep-that lining is FUN!
Posted by: vanessa | November 05, 2009 at 08:55 PM
Your jacket is beautiful. I LOVE it!!!!
Posted by: Andrea | November 06, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Baby you WORKED THAT! Your coat is BEAUTIFUL! Great Job!
Posted by: Neecha | November 06, 2009 at 09:40 AM
Girl! Love the Coat! Maybe if I take my time I can be like you when I grow up!. I really love it!
Posted by: Kim | November 06, 2009 at 04:54 PM
That is a fabulous coat!
Posted by: gold | November 07, 2009 at 10:35 AM
I love that lining as well. It made me smile. Great coat!
Posted by: Mpressive Threadz | November 07, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Seriously loving your red coat and yes, that lining is definitely a party going on!
Posted by: Heather | November 09, 2009 at 07:49 AM
Spectacular! I love it!
Posted by: carlitadee | November 11, 2009 at 07:22 PM
Great job, beautiful details.
Posted by: Cennetta | November 14, 2009 at 09:47 AM