I feed my sewing inspiration and knowledge in great part by reading the blogs of the sewing community. One of my favorites is Marji's FiberArts Afloat, a misnomer. I'm very pleased to inaugurate this sewing journal by disclosing my participation to Marji's sewing event, The Great Coat Sew-Along.
I'm very excited about this event. Marji already posted a wealth of information about coat making on the blog dedicated to this sew-along. I know I'll learn a lot. And I loved sewing the second piece of clothing I made 10 years ago: a coat. Since I'm the one usually taking pictures, I don't have any good one of that coat, and it is now boxed for the summer. But here's one which will give you an idea of it (yes, I don't like to say good-bye to good friends). I wore it a lot despite the special colour. I still do several times a winter. It's a very loose fitting coat made in a 100% wool coating, lined with a thick, flannel backed chocolate Bemberg.
It is about time I sew myself an other favorite coat. Or maybe two if time allows. Choosing a pattern turned out to be not so easy. I know I need car-coats and shorter coats flatter me the most. I had to choose accordingly and overlook the fantastic-looking longer coats (that was hard!)
So here are the patterns I consider:
This is a challenging pattern for my sewing skills. I'll have to practise few techniques I never used such as welt pockets, lapel, kimono sleeves with gusset and shoulder pads. Bound buttonholes are not yet a natural for me. I only did tests and never used them on a garement.
Also on my "possibles" is this one from Burda Moden December 1979. Is a 29 years old pattern considered a "vintage"?
This one seems an easier option but still calls for some interesting sewing techniques I want to explore, such as welt pockets and rows of topstitching. It doesn't have any closing except for a self-fabric belt which won't suit my body type. I'll have to figure something out because no closing is not an option in winter here. The pattern doesn't call for a lining, that too isn't an option. Lined it'll be.
I already made choices of fabric for both, just in case I can make the two of them. No picture of them yet, I ordered them and they're on their way.
Thank you Marji for this great journey you're offering us.
Zoubida
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