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I’m not really sure about this coat, hence the lack of effort with the photos – it just didn’t end up how I envisioned it in my mind :( so I am planning to try and save it.
The gabardine is actually a bit more plum in real life, this colour is really hard to photograph! My inspiration was from a David Jones Catalogue I got in the mail for winter 2010 and I do love the buttons and buckles and the alterations I made to the gun flaps (I cut them more pointy).
Unfortunately it makes me feel huge, especially in the shoulders and despite cutting it down to a 38 (I usually cut a 42) it still feels way too big for me, even layered over my thickest winter items. I really should have considered the model image more before I chose this pattern as my final choice.
So right now, looking at these photos again, I am leaning towards saving it by nipping in the waist more and refitting the shoulders and bust but this will require a huge amount of unpicking of my very neat top stitching, so perhaps next winter?
I will repost if I do eventually “save” it ;)
You can visit my “blog”:http://thecuriouskiwi.wordpress.com/2011/11/02/gok-coat-the-verdict/ for a bit more info about this coat, tell me what you think and vote for what I should do with it.
Material Notes
Gabardine, thread, buttons, cotton lining (not shown)
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Credits
- Fabric
Spotlight, Innaloo, Western Australia
- Buttons
Vintage find off eBay
- Pattern
- from Burda 03/2009
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Nov 3, 2011, 07.26 PMby dnembhard
I thought the coat was (and is beautiful). We are usually our own worst critics. Wear it with pride!
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Nov 4, 2011, 01.01 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Thank you xx we are, aren’t we?! I’ll be all right, the unpicker and I have had words with the coat and a few pins later it’s looking better already :)
Nov 3, 2011, 09.51 AMby Ollylolly
SAVE THE GOK coat!!You did such a nice job. why on earth would you trash it? I know there is at least on friend near you who admires that coat like we do.
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.59 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Hehe, I can imagine you with a little protest sign chanting, “Save the Gok!” :) I’ll save it, promise xx
Nov 3, 2011, 09.13 AMby carolyn-s
I’m not sure why you are not happy, because it looks pretty fantastic to me!
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.58 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Thanks Carolyn, I think it’s more me not being used to the style but I’ve already got the sleeves off and pinned it all up and I am already much happier with it :) I’ll be able to save this one! xx
Nov 3, 2011, 06.00 AMby JulietSews
I feel so sad for you! It’s the one downer about sewing – all that work and then the lack of love for it. We all have those items lurking in our wardrobes. But for what it’s worth, your coat looks beautiful and you really did a sublime job, I hope you try to save it when you are ready!
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.57 AMby kaitui-kiwi
I know, I try so hard not to get too many lurkers, I am proud of my sewing though so it’s worth the effort to save :)
Nov 3, 2011, 01.54 AMby runningwithscissors1
I think it looks great the way it is. The fit looks good to me, especially when it is all done up- which is when these coats look the best.
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.55 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Aww thanks xx I’m just used to a little less ease so I’ll nip it in a bit and then I’m sure I’ll fall in love with it, I am proud of my sewing so it’s worth the effort to save :)
Nov 2, 2011, 11.51 PMby schnui
I think you have done an amazing job and you look great in it. Don’t be too hard on yourself. You may not like shoulder pads, but that is what will fix up the shoulders instead of unpicking and refitting. Otherwise, your coat looks very good on you.
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.49 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Shoulder pads are an excellent idea, it might bring the whole front up and sit better, I have some so I’ll slip them under there tonight and see what I think. I have taken the sleeves off and re-pinned the shoulders and I am already happier with the shape :)
Nov 2, 2011, 09.38 PMby patti-r
I Think it looks great, call me crazy but I like my winter coats a little larger so it will accommodate a blazer or suit.
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.48 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Thanks Patti, I think I’m just used to more fitted items, I think I’ll take it in a bit and then I’ll get used to it.
Nov 2, 2011, 09.16 PMby cheesepirate
Oh, that stinks when you put in all that work and aren’t happy with it at the end. :( It is beautifully sewn and I hope you love it when you finish your alterations!
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Nov 4, 2011, 12.47 AMby kaitui-kiwi
Thanks cheesepirate, I think I can definitely save it! I promise I’ll share new pics when I do :)