Burda Style For people who sew
Description
When I saw this coat on the cover of last December’s Burda, I knew I had to sew it. And so I dit. I ommitted the ruffles on the front of the coat, and made it plain and simple, to emphasize on its lovely (and unusual) shape. It was kind of tricky to put together, but I was determined to finish it, lining and all.
I wore it for about a month, because spring here lasted only that much (now it’ s too hot to wear it), but I really enjoyed wearing it. I had to refit the shoulder seams, as they were too square for me, but in the end it turned out really pretty, I think, and with a vintagy feel to it, which I very much like. Good pattern.
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Material Notes
I used a lovely fabric I found on sale (just 5 euros, about $5, per meter), which is 50% wool and 50% acetate, with a little hold. The lining is acetate, and the pockets are made out of a flowery cotton fabric.
Difficulty
Intermediate
Categories
- Season
- Spring
- For
- Women
- Garment Type
- Coat/Capes
- Style
- Vintage
- Material
- Blends
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May 8, 2012, 05.52 AMby Ralf Schmitz
what a great coat!
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May 12, 2012, 08.26 AMby Madame Pelagie
Oh, thank you! I went over to your studio, and I must say I’ m very impressed; you’ re so productive! I really loved your men’s vests-they are so sleek and elegant. Very well done!
May 7, 2012, 11.29 AMby mokosha
lovely
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May 7, 2012, 01.04 PMby Madame Pelagie
Thanks, Mokoshka! I must say, I love your style!
May 7, 2012, 01.39 PMby mokosha
aw.. thank you
May 7, 2012, 11.16 AMby aeira
Looks so romantic! I love when photos have style ! :)
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May 7, 2012, 01.05 PMby Madame Pelagie
Thank you, aeira. Photoshop is my favorite tool!
May 6, 2012, 09.48 PMby jennifersteele
What a beautiful coat! It looks so comfortable, but still stylish.
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May 7, 2012, 01.06 PMby Madame Pelagie
Thank you, Jennifer. That’s what I was going for!
May 6, 2012, 08.53 AMby Jolands
Great coat. Love it!
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May 7, 2012, 01.07 PMby Madame Pelagie
Thank you!
May 6, 2012, 07.20 AMby camelia-crinoline
It’s lovely. The colour is perfect. I would never have thought of grey for spring but it really works.
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May 7, 2012, 01.08 PMby Madame Pelagie
I know what you mean. I ’d never would have thought of grey either, but the fact that the fabric was on sale, drew my attention, and I said, why not?
May 6, 2012, 04.44 AMby zosews
This is beautiful! I also loved the jacket on the front of that Burda. The shape is lovely.
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May 7, 2012, 01.09 PMby Madame Pelagie
I fell for the shape of the coat too, Zo. Thank you!