Burda Style For people who sew
Description
So this is finally the coat I made up by myself changing the Vogue pattern 8346. I used the bodice part and shortened it at waist height and took the sleeves, but made them a little bit puffier on the shoulders. The lower part is just a big rectangle (as wide as the fabric was) frilled at the waist. I „stole“ the collar from a coat I ordered at a catalog company and sent back ;) I didn’t have enough fabric to make a button-facing (just folded the fabric over) or any pockets, so I added some inner-pockets. First the lining was too short at the bottom, so I had to unsew and add some fabric.
Generally speaking I learned a lot doing this coat not following any instructions. I’d never done one before, but also wouldn’t recommend my strategy ;) Even though it’s not perfect (one side is longer than the other, collar is not 100% symmetric, …) I think I’m happy with it (also in the end I think one looks easily fat or pregnant in it ;)). Yes, I think I like it :) I’m a little bit proud I made it all up by myself :)
Material Notes
some dark-blue wool fabric from my mothers stash, olive green satin for the lining, 8 green ivory nut buttons
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Credits
my mom for the fabric and the help
I recommend everyone, who wants to make a jacket or coat with lining the google video from Benedikta How to line a jacket! I wish I’d seen it before I did the lining ;)
44 Comments
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Feb 23, 2009, 07.08 PMby baka_inc
Definitely beautiful. The shoulders look divine. And your cute lining colour with the pockets is too lovely.
Feb 10, 2009, 01.21 AMby pinksunflower
WOW well done on this. I am not brave enough to tackle a coat yet. But this looks great. Love the colour of the lining. Very nice. Good job. x Pinksunflower
Jan 31, 2009, 11.44 AMby Milkyway
I don’t know how I missed this coat. Is gorgeous!!
very neat job!!
Jan 14, 2009, 06.07 PMby Heatherrique
Enchantingly chic coat! Beautifully crafted!
Jan 13, 2009, 03.49 PMby Alasse
Love it :)
Jan 9, 2009, 01.08 PMby stephiaffi
Lovely coat!
Dec 28, 2008, 09.40 PMby riZum
Wowza!!! this is a great coat
!!!!
Dec 20, 2008, 01.39 PMby MadameWu
This is amazing. :) Love it :D
Nov 22, 2008, 03.29 PMby brikendig
What a great, classy coat. Lovin it! Kudos to you on a job well done!
Nov 20, 2008, 11.42 AMby yolimba
Dieser Mantel ist der absolute Wahnsinn!!
Sieht bezaubernd aus – ein großes Lob, meine Liebe :-)
Nov 20, 2008, 02.23 AMby luzie
wow, der ist ja super geworden – von schwangerschaft keine spur ;-) und das futter sieht echt edel aus, tolle farbe! die schulterpartie gefällt mir besonders – hast du schulterpolster benutzt, oder ist der schnitt so? viele liebe grüße!
Nov 19, 2008, 09.33 AMby Just_Mica
Wow… this is awesome!! I adore it!! Wonderful job! Beautiful!!
Nov 18, 2008, 08.53 PMby sweet-saboo
It’s just beautiful! love, love, love it!
Nov 18, 2008, 08.38 PMby the-gilded-bee
Great work! This looks like a challenging project.
Nov 18, 2008, 05.22 PMby kszabo123
aww its awesome, i love the colour of the lining and the pockets on the inside are very cute. i like how the bodice sits too, and te lenght of it.
overal…its awesome
if summer hadnt of just started, i think id sew myself one too
dam
Nov 18, 2008, 03.27 PMby emarmolejos
You’ve got skills! I love this coat!
Nov 18, 2008, 11.40 AMby fordelis
Wow! Your jacket is awesome! Congratulations! Very good job! :)
Nov 18, 2008, 09.44 AMby fashion1
Congrats!! your coat is beautiful! I like espicially the gathered waistline! I know how hard it is to make a coat when you never done it before. you can be very proud!!!
Nov 18, 2008, 09.39 AMby Mirela
You think you like it?! HAHAHA! You really should like it, it’s a really cool coat! and sweet at the same time, girlie with the gatherings and I love the lining! Pretty!!!!
Nov 18, 2008, 08.14 AMby chri_stine
wow, amazing cut, and it looks perfectly finished as well! I really like the lining and the buttons corresponding in colour. You can be very proud of yourself!!
Nov 18, 2008, 02.43 AMby AnaJan
Hey Poly, you’ve got every reason to be proud of yourself, The coat is great, nice alterations, and very neat job. Well done, girl!
Nov 18, 2008, 01.01 AMby deviousdee1
Fantastic work. Well done! Dee x
Nov 18, 2008, 12.24 AMby LYBU
Beautiful coat, it fits you so well. It’s just perfect for you. Great job and congats !!!
Nov 18, 2008, 12.15 AMby Ghainskom
Also sieht toll aus, der freestyle-Mantel. Und ich mag, dass du die Knöpfe passend mit dem Futter gewählt hast. Richtig schön…
Nov 17, 2008, 08.59 PMby erdronen
you should be proud! it’s beautiful! great job :)
Nov 17, 2008, 05.32 PMby ashchaser
Awesomeness!
Nov 17, 2008, 04.17 PMby chipdale7
wow, its so cute!
Nov 17, 2008, 04.15 PMby verypurpleperson
the coat is beautiful! I love the collar and the frilled waist. You must be very proud of it!
Nov 17, 2008, 03.34 PMby lbeaglegirl
wow! simply amazing i reallly wish i was this talented good job!
Nov 17, 2008, 02.34 PMby sewzen
Bravo! Very well done! No way you look fat or pregnant – simply fabulous!