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November 05, 2009

Butterick 5145: A Review

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!

Nov 5, 2009 8:30:55 AM

57 Comments

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

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