TA DA! My finished coat. My version of Vogue pattern 8548. I love this coat, it is so warm and cozy. It is completely interlined with lambswool, and lined with a bright blue china silk. I also ordered some custom buttons from Pat's Custom Buttons and Belts. A lot of tailoring went into this coat, the entire inside is stiched with hymo which helps the coat keep its shape.
I added a third button to the pattern, at the top, which keeps the wide neck in place. Pockets are a neccesity on a winter coat, so I also included some in the coat. This color combo in the houndstooth is so great, tan and white, it is a true neutral. All my other coats are wild colors so a nuetral color was good to make, it goes with all my purses, shoes, hats and gloves. I will be wearing this all winter.
See the inside of the coat here
Gorgeous! Well done! I love your shoes too - you have the best shoes! :-)
ReplyDeleteOoh, I absolutely love those buttons! I'm working on this coat myself right now. I would love, love,love to know what you did about the rear opening for the bound button holes. Did you add a facing or cut through the silk lining?
ReplyDeleteLove the shape of the coat, the buttons, and of course the lining! Great job.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the lining! Lovely fit as well. :)
ReplyDeleteThis is a really, really nice coat!! Good job! It looks stylish, and like it's warm.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty. I have some fabric just like that except mine is light teal and beige. Now I know what I am going to make with it.
ReplyDeleteSeriously that is one fabulous coat. I think I am definitely going to have to buy this pattern! Super stylish!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!! it is very pretty! I saw the progress of doing it, it is no easy to do a coat.....right now I am doing one .
ReplyDeleteThat is such a gorgeous coat - the buttons are fantastic!
ReplyDeletePretty coat.
ReplyDeleteFantastic! I really love it and I soo want to make a coat now!
ReplyDeleteYou made a coat! That's amazing. And, it looks great, that's amazing!
ReplyDeleteLooks lovely and warm. Suits you.
ReplyDeletevery cute
ReplyDeleteJust wandered over here from SewRetro...this coat is fabulous! I love contrast linings!
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring...
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