Description
i made this coat out of a wool herringbone from moodfabrics.com and lined it with flannel-underlined china silk. i used simplicity 2311 and for the most part it is a really great pattern. i had to redraft a few things (changing from one piece to two piece sleeve, drafted a back lining piece, added in-seam welt pockets to name a few) but i loved the style lines so much that i didn’t mind. my favorite bit though is the contrast handworked buttonholes. while i’m by no means an expert on these bad boys, i really enjoyed the process and will definitely work to perfect my skill!
i posted extensively over on my blog from fabric selection to the finished object. thanks for reading!
notes from a mad housewife
Material Notes
shell: 100% wool
lining: china silk underlined with cotton flannel
Difficulty
Intermediate
Nov 2, 2012, 04.12 PMby aileenc
Fabulous! I adore your buttonholes and it fits you like a dream. Great work!
Nov 2, 2012, 06.32 AMby headlollipop
beautiful coat, and looks luxurious!
Nov 1, 2012, 10.49 PMby Yuki M
Love your colour coordination, hot pink and bright blue accents are special touch !! Wonderful job !
Nov 1, 2012, 09.11 PMby loisvolk
What a lovely coat. I really like the contrasting buttonholes…nice touch!
Nov 1, 2012, 07.58 PMby vasea
very well done
Nov 1, 2012, 05.17 PMby Mary Athey
Beautiful coat. i love.this so much xx
Nov 1, 2012, 05.05 PMby klassykate
Awesome job! very well made.