Tuesday, December 13, 2011

Finished Coat! Vogue 8548



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
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16 comments:

  1. GailDecember 13, 2011 at 8:31 AM

    Gorgeous! Well done! I love your shoes too - you have the best shoes! :-)

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  2. AnonymousDecember 13, 2011 at 9:04 AM

    Ooh, 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?

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  3. UnknownDecember 13, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Love the shape of the coat, the buttons, and of course the lining! Great job.

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  4. HoffiCoffiDecember 13, 2011 at 9:32 AM

    I'm loving the lining! Lovely fit as well. :)

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  5. VanessaDecember 13, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    This is a really, really nice coat!! Good job! It looks stylish, and like it's warm.

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  6. RachelDecember 13, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    So 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.

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  7. StevieDecember 13, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    Seriously that is one fabulous coat. I think I am definitely going to have to buy this pattern! Super stylish!

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  8. LizzyDecember 13, 2011 at 12:57 PM

    Great 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 .

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  9. RachelDecember 13, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    That is such a gorgeous coat - the buttons are fantastic!

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  10. CennettaDecember 13, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    Pretty coat.

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  11. sorbetsurpriseDecember 14, 2011 at 4:26 AM

    Fantastic! I really love it and I soo want to make a coat now!

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  12. JessieDecember 16, 2011 at 8:00 AM

    You made a coat! That's amazing. And, it looks great, that's amazing!

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  13. AnonymousDecember 17, 2011 at 7:43 AM

    Looks lovely and warm. Suits you.

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  14. SWDDecember 17, 2011 at 8:52 AM

    very cute

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  15. BoPeepJanuary 10, 2012 at 9:16 AM

    Just wandered over here from SewRetro...this coat is fabulous! I love contrast linings!

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  16. House of PinheiroJanuary 29, 2012 at 9:02 AM

    Very inspiring...

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