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

16 comments:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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  12. Looks lovely and warm. Suits you.

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

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