Burda Style For people who sew
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I’ve always wanted to try making a coat for myself but somewhat scared of it. When I found out that there is a coat pattern in The Burdastyle Sewing Handbook, I knew that it was time to face my fear!
I use size 34 on bust tapered to 36 on waist and hip. In the tissue-fitting session, I found out that the bodice needed to be shortened and the back needed swayback adjustment. It seems that these two alterations are the ones that I always needed.
After a quick muslin to check the fit, I also shortened the hem a lot (15 cm!) and lowered the neckline (1cm). I drafted a new collar, it is wider, flat, with no rounded corner. The outer collar was cut a bit wider than the undercollar so the seam would roll under. The under collar was cut on bias for a better shape.
My sewing machine refused to make a proper buttonholes on this coat. After several failed attempts, I decided to use snap-on buttons instead. Should try making bound buttonholes next time. Scary!
There are things that I could have done better with the coat but despite all the faults, I love my new coat!
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Material Notes
tweed wool, lining with stripes pattern
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Winter
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Coat/Capes
- Material
- Wool
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Feb 17, 2013, 01.02 PMby Abigail Ball
Beautiful colour and job well done. It’s a good fit on you. I’m about to make this coat now so it’s nice to know what adjustments others have done.
Apr 18, 2012, 07.23 AMby chrystye
Very beautiful and I like the fabric!
How can I get this? I dont have the pattern and I dont have the needed code! Can you help me? giina11@hot.ee
Feb 26, 2012, 06.26 PMby chicaroja
i love your pistachio coat! also, a wonderful nut…
Jan 18, 2012, 09.08 PMby saylavie
beautiful!!
Jan 18, 2012, 05.48 PMby bofa
adorable
Jan 17, 2012, 10.27 PMby barmaglot
Great job! Love the colour..
Jan 17, 2012, 06.48 PMby threadsquare
Lovely and flattering. Nicely done!
Jan 17, 2012, 04.17 PMby leahfranqui
So gorgeous! Really flattering on you, excellent work.
Jan 17, 2012, 03.32 PMby Petitemess
It’s a lovely coat. I love the constrat lining. Beautiful!
Jan 17, 2012, 12.05 PMby hdk100
I’m really happy for your success with this project. It’s a lovely coat in a great color!
Jan 17, 2012, 07.18 AMby brandym
Beautiful! I love your fabric choice and the fit is fantastic. Great job:)
Jan 17, 2012, 05.37 AMby krentu
Very beautiful and I like the fabric!
Jan 17, 2012, 05.21 AMby LaraGa
This is great, I love the fabric. The coat is super flattering on you.
Jan 17, 2012, 05.14 AMby Ralf Schmitz
this coat looks so much nicer than the orginal! i love your version because of it’s small details and the color suits you very well. again a masterpiece of yours!
Jan 17, 2012, 05.11 AMby madebymeg
this is very cute!
Jan 17, 2012, 04.59 AMby zsyzu
I think it looks beautiful. Wonderful job!