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Even though I admire Big Karl a lot, I can´t follow his advice – I love love colours too much! How big was my surprise and joy this last september, when he sent a few models with pink suits on the runaway! So finally he changed his mind :-))))
The Donna Karan Pattern attracted my attention in february already and I knew this would be my first fall project. I saw this coat in my mind: orange or pink should it be!
In july I found the perfect fabric: a wool/angora blend, wonderful quality for a wonderful price too :-)
This time I didn´t change the pattern, because I find it already perfect in its elegant simplicity. After a first confusion regarding the size (I thought I was a 14), I decided to take the smallest size 6, and even this was at the end too big: especially the back had too much fabric. So I made 6 additional darts and took this way 12cm from the back. Next time when I sew this coat I will modify the pattern from the beginning…
The interesting thing with this coat is that it is not sewn the common way (right side on right side), but overlapped (left on right) and then topstiched twice. Afterwards the seamallowance is cut to 3mm. Of course you can only do this with a non-fringe fabric like wool. The topstitching was a challenge for me, I stitched with half speed and full concentration.
Lining was not designated, but I made it anyway, the coat simply falls much better with it. I also made a belt from the same fabric, but you can wear the coat with a leather belt too. From an old golden necklace I made the belt loops and the hook – and I put suitable golden buttons.
p.s. don´t you think it is a wonderful colour combination with the yellow gingko leaves? :-)
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80% wool/20% angora, Bemberg Lining
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Mar 1, 2014, 04.13 AMby Mokara
This is a gorgeous coat and I think pink looks great with your color combination :)
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Mar 1, 2014, 10.21 AMby cris orange
The pattern is great indeed! And I think this pink combines also very well with green or yellow or orange… I’m a crazy “colourista” :-)
Nov 2, 2013, 01.52 AMby linen1
I’m inspired! I own the pattern, now just need to source the fabric. Lovely, just lovely. Thanks for the post and in the inspiration.
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Nov 2, 2013, 09.21 AMby cris orange
Thank you! I’m happy inspiring you :-)
Oct 24, 2013, 10.04 PMby liliv-1
Winter would be my favorite season If I had a coat like this cris! It’s absolutely pretty and in this gorgeous color it is 100% your unique style!
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Oct 25, 2013, 07.37 AMby cris orange
Thank you liliv! Indeed, this year for the first time in my life I like fall and winter because I finally can sew and wear colourful things :-)
Oct 23, 2013, 05.10 PMby MandieW
Gorgeous coat! I agree, pink makes me happy.
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Oct 23, 2013, 07.13 PMby cris orange
Yes, it really does!
Oct 21, 2013, 04.15 PMby trploceanmoon
OMG….I WANT THIS COAT!!! So beautiful!!! I am drooling over here!! It’s the perfect shade of pink! fabulous job!!
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Oct 21, 2013, 04.33 PMby cris orange
Hi, the good news is… YOU CAN MAKE IT ANY TIME! that´s the great thing about sewing :-)
Oct 21, 2013, 12.38 PMby noo222
Infinitely chic! So beautiful it made my day to see it!
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Oct 21, 2013, 04.31 PMby cris orange
and you also made my day saying this! because that´s what I want: making the people around me a little bit happier with my crazy colours :-)
Oct 21, 2013, 03.10 AMby ronnielee
Not many of us can get away with wearing PINK but you have done this so beautifully. Photos and matching accessories top it off. SEW well done!
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Oct 21, 2013, 07.48 AMby cris orange
WHY? I think ANY woman can wear pink! It’s such a wonderful and powerful colour. Thank you!
Oct 20, 2013, 05.07 PMby Anna Bruun
wow fantastic!!
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Oct 20, 2013, 05.09 PMby cris orange
Thank you Anna!
Oct 20, 2013, 01.33 PMby victoriakb
Gorgeous coat! Love the style & the colour is perfect.
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Oct 20, 2013, 02.02 PMby cris orange
Thank you victoria, I’m glad you like it :-)
Oct 20, 2013, 01.39 AMby kisses
Fabulous coat and pink is really on trend for autumn. Great craftsmanship and you look great
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Oct 20, 2013, 09.44 AMby cris orange
Thank you kisses! Indeed, I decided for pink before I knew it would be a trend for autumn… For me, bright colours are always trendy :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 10.07 PMby Inga 888
Fantastic color and so on trend. 10 out of 10 :)
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Oct 20, 2013, 09.42 AMby cris orange
Thank you Inga!
Oct 19, 2013, 08.39 PMby SassyT
Pretty in pink eh. https://www.facebook.com/SassySewingBees
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Oct 20, 2013, 09.42 AMby cris orange
THX!
Oct 19, 2013, 06.09 PMby Ellen Hatteland
Gorgeous Chis! and lovely details! You did a great job with the overlapping and topstitching (and cut straight).. The style suits you perfect and I’m sure you will be very Happy with the coat ;-)
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Oct 20, 2013, 09.41 AMby cris orange
Thank you Ellen! The overlapping & topstitching is really an interesting idea, I want to use it again. And the pink will surely make me happy during grey winter days :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 05.43 PMby rita61
Beautiful! Great way to cheer up a winter day. Looks great on you!
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Oct 19, 2013, 05.49 PMby cris orange
thank you rita! yes, I need some colours in winter, this prevents me from becoming depressive :)))
Oct 19, 2013, 01.54 PMby Mary Athey
O.M.G. cris but this is stunning!! Your photo’s are fabulous and show of your skill with a sewing machine to perfection. I ’m nearly speechless with envy here as i love this coat so much. You would never find something so classic and elegant in the shops and if you did it would cost a fortune. Totally beautiful coat cris and you look simply divine. The accessories are fab as well x
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Oct 19, 2013, 02.17 PMby cris orange
Dear Mary, thank you so much for your nice comment! Indeed, sewing gives me a sense of liberty because finally I can wear what I want without spending a fortune and without seeking for months after a certain piece I like. And if you want the coat, you can simply sew it, is this great, isn’t it?
Oct 19, 2013, 04.47 PMby Mary Athey
I’m going to buy this pattern and i’ll give it a go!! I am not up to your level yet cris but i can only try. I am still wrestling with my cape! It’s massive on me lol and i don’t like the 3 colours so i’m making changes and going with two colours lol x
Oct 19, 2013, 05.21 PMby cris orange
I´m sure you are much more than my level Mary, you are sewing for a long time! and what else am I also doing than trying? Just do it and you´ll be happy :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 01.33 PMby Agnese More
You just rock this pink coat! So great! Such a nice piece of work! :)
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Oct 19, 2013, 01.43 PMby cris orange
Thank you Agnes!
Oct 19, 2013, 12.33 PMby misumihaela
Pfoa!!!!!! Thats a killer coat!!!!!!! Saw the pattern some time ago and falled inlove with it! But in Pink I never imagine it! You looks absolutely gorgeous in it! Love the fine quality sewing and detail! Bravo Cris! Im realy realy impresed!
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Oct 19, 2013, 01.17 PMby cris orange
Thank you very much Mihaela for your lovely comment! I also love this pattern because it has such a timeless elegance… If you want I can send you the pattern :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 02.22 PMby misumihaela
I would like it very much thank you :-) to buy it from internet the shipping cost me few times more than the patern and doesnt worth the efort! So I would be more than gracefull if you Could send me the pattern :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 02.59 PMby cris orange
Yes I know, just send me an email :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 12.03 PMby schnui
Beautiful!!!
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Oct 19, 2013, 12.12 PMby cris orange
Thank you :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 11.50 AMby debrarae
Your coat is Flawless as well as STUNNING! IT’s fantastic!
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Oct 19, 2013, 11.59 AMby cris orange
Thank you so much debra!
Oct 19, 2013, 11.47 AMby Debbie Allingham
Oh wow!!! Your coat is stunning! It must have been fun to adapt the back but I think the resulting effect of all of those darts is just gorgeous :-))
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Oct 19, 2013, 11.59 AMby cris orange
Thank you Debbie! Adapting the back was indeed a necessity, but those many darts are really fun :-)
Oct 19, 2013, 11.13 AMby sarahfbr
oh wow!! I love it, and it looks like a designer coat too! the pink is a gorgeous colour to use, just what’s needed in the winter months. I want one, haha!
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Oct 19, 2013, 11.24 AMby cris orange
thank you sarah! well, it is a designer pattern indeed :-) I also need some bright colours in winter, just to lighten up my mood. If you want one, you simply can sew one, that´s the wonderful thing with sewing yourself :-))))