Wednesday, January 15, 2014

Sequin Trench Coat

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 I don't know where I came up with this idea but all of the sudden I NEEDED to sew a sequin trench coat. I fought it for a while but i finally gave in and got the fabric a little before Christmas. I found some inspiration on pinterest. The above picture is a Burberry trench from a few years ago, I can't image how much that would cost. The black trench below is a vintage stunner, and I think my version will look more like this. It has more of the elements of the classic trench coat but done in that fabulous sequined fabric. 
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I picked the classic trench pattern Vogue 8884 (version 3), and spent a lot of time on the muslin. The shoulder, and armholes were way too big, and it took a while to get the fit down. I chose a silver sequin that form a circle shape. It's very thin, the sequins are sewn on netting, so I backed all the sequin pieces with cotton flannel. The facings, undercollar, and collar stand are made in a  silver silk, because the sequins would be uncomfortable touching the skin.

Its not hard to sew sequins, its just a matter of choosing the right needle. I used a microtex in a size 14. I broke a few in the beginning until I got the right one.
Vogue 8884


If you follow me on instagram (erikamadeit), you have seen a sneak peek of the process. I plan on finishing this week. Its all hemmed, I just have buttons and buttonholes to go!

8 comments:

  1. Looking forward to seeing it. http://threadnoir.blogspot.co.uk/

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  2. This is all kinds of awesome! Won't keep the weather out - but then, what diva goes out in weather anyway! Can not wait to see the finished coat!

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  3. I have never seen a sequins coat, but they look very pretty! I want to see how you make i!

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  4. Yowza! When I saw the blog header, I was all...hmmm...But I love your fabric and the inspiration coats. Should be FUN!

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  5. Oh My Gooood! Yes! I love the idea of a sequined trench. I have plans to use that same pattern soon.. but for a more traditional version. Holy crap, I wish I had a reason to make and wear a sequined one :)

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  6. It looks like it's going to be gorgeous!

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  7. It looks pretty from what you've got so far. It will be neat to see it when it is all together.

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  8. Ooohh! I see what you mean... now I need a sequinned coat too... will be perfect for an autumn wedding I have to go to!!! I have that pattern too so I will watch with interest!

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