Burda Style For people who sew
Description
My first jacket/raincoat! We’re going to the Seattle/Portland area next week and I hear it gets pretty wet there, so I decided to make myself a raincoat. I got this great lightweight fabric on the dollar rack and used the rest of the green silky fabric I already had as the lining. The lining was an afterthought so I had to do some reverse engineering to figure out how to get it in. First time to do a lining—they’re tricky! To make it a true raincoat, I sprayed fabric waterproofing stuff on it (no staining, dries in seconds!). Oh, and I added side pockets—can’t have a jacket without pockets!
Material Notes
Polyester blend, silky type fabric as lining
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Mar 21, 2009, 12.42 AMby christine_sarah
looks great and very wearable! I love waterproofing spray as well, it’s great because it also prevents most stains!
Jul 23, 2008, 12.34 PMby camilaustral
neves heard of that waterproof thingie for fabric, i’m searching it… you look great
Jul 2, 2008, 01.40 PMby KristinO
That color is the best and I love the lining. Linings are so great when they’re delightful surprises like that.
Jun 26, 2008, 12.51 PMby smvphotography
beautiful work! it looks great on you and the color is perfect for you!
Jun 26, 2008, 11.21 AMby KandaKane
Wow! Great job, good color, and terrific fabric find! Makes me think I should get going for winter now.
Jun 26, 2008, 07.50 AMby dianacirne
This is great! I love the fabric!
Jun 25, 2008, 03.47 PMby ursy87
Great colour on you
Jun 25, 2008, 03.12 PMby CarlaTV
The color look great on you. Great buy on the fabric. I hope it holds up for you. Great job!
Jun 25, 2008, 03.05 PMby Photinx
I love it. Have you tried it in the rain? How does it hold up?