Fall is coming and its getting colder. So I sewed my first coat.
I took the pattern from a coat I bought a few years ago. Therefore I've pinned sandwich paper on the coat and have drawn along the seams. I know that others prefer planes that painters use for covering the floor. But I think the result is alright.
Sewing the coat wasn't as complicated as i thought. Only the lining was a little bit fiddly.
Now I need to come to a decision concerning the buttons.
COMMENTS (13)
wow! looks sophisticated and stylish! i think big buttons would be good. perhaps in grey, black or matt silver.
It looks great! I'm really impressed you could make this from a traced pattern. I agree with Fashion1 on the buttons, they should be fairly big and either a matching grey or black.
Thanks for you feedback. So I have now ordered buttons online (see the picture above). They are 3cm big.
I hope they will match to the fabric and the pattern....
This is truly fantastic! You've done an amazing job!
oh, so cute! i love fitted coats :) the topstitching looks wonderful.
I think you did a lovely job with it-- though I'm not quite sure what you're getting at about sandwich paper vs. dropcloths when it comes to making the patterns!
Fantastic knocked off. I love it.
I love this coat. looks great
Wow! it looks perfect!
This!!? First coat and from a traced pattern! You are a natural! The result is perfect! Black, silver or gray buttons would go nice, also maybe big wood buttons?
So nicely made. Those buttons should look great.
Thank you all for your wonderful and highly motivating comments. Now the buttons have arrived. i think i will finish this project if i can find the courage to do so. never made button holes before. scary thing!
nice :)