This coat is a labour of love. The wool fabric was a splurge – the coat ended up costing me $120AU and hours of preparation but well worth the effort. I have lined it with red polyester and the buttons are from my Grandmother’s stash. It fits like a glove and has a regal feel about it. No adjustments to the pattern. It has lots of pieces and lining them all up requires patience but the end product is well worth the dedication.
I love it!
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Jan 21, 2011, 02.49 PMby carrotflowers
loove this! would love to see it on!
Sep 7, 2010, 03.55 PMby bofa
love it!
Sep 7, 2010, 01.16 PMby vintagegal
This is a gorgeous coat; you did a wonderful job. I am going to have a peek at the pattern; I could use a new winter coat, and this is inspiring!
Sep 7, 2010, 10.51 AMby carolinam
great color and great collar, the pattern would also work for a robe manteau. thanks for posting your lovely version of the coat.
Sep 7, 2010, 07.06 AMby loulourosa
It’s a great coat, very well done, beautifull details!
Sep 7, 2010, 06.52 AMby nessys
Wow – this coat is the “ant’s pants”! I adore the colour – and the fab lines. Just gorgeous! And that collar is superb!
So worth it Darl, you wouldn’t find something as nice as this in the store. Congratulations! Wear it in warmth with pride! It will last you for years!
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Sep 7, 2010, 06.56 AMby nessys
PS – just checked out the pattern – your coat looks much better than the illustration on the packet!
Sep 7, 2010, 03.05 AMby nadia42
It beautiful, i love the colour!!
Sep 6, 2010, 09.02 PMby brisehuus
I am very impressed. Beautiful cut, nice finishing. Simply beautiful. Gorgeous!
Sep 6, 2010, 03.37 PMby hstorm799
I love it too! I may just have to pick up this pattern. Great job on the construction.
Sep 6, 2010, 02.44 PMby mardou123
Truly sensational. Your color choice is delectable. The collar has so much character and the buttons are the perfect touch. Kudos.
Sep 6, 2010, 01.58 PMby strawberrypancakesbykim
Wow, very nice!
Sep 6, 2010, 01.28 PMby Ricardo Abreu
It is incredibly amazing. Congrat.
Sep 6, 2010, 12.57 PMby Ralf Schmitz
my absolut admiration to you for making such a beautiful coat. the cut, the material, the color and last but not least the finish (like you are a professional old english tailor!!!)! i am totaly impressed and love this coat!!!
Sep 6, 2010, 11.45 AMby miss-g
Gorgeous! Worth the splurge.
Sep 6, 2010, 11.15 AMby amyalberici
Very nice! Enjoy wearing it too
Sep 6, 2010, 08.26 AMby tranquiltornado
Incredible coat! Really beautiful
Sep 6, 2010, 07.37 AMby bopippdo
Wooow…gorgeous!! I love everything from this coat…collar, body pieces, and skirt piece!! really amazing job!!
Sep 6, 2010, 07.10 AMby janene
Absolutely stunning. I think the cost of the fabric is a bargain…. imagine what you would have paid somebody else to make this for you but take away the satisfaction of you making it yourself.
Sep 6, 2010, 07.00 AMby soaringviola
Oh wow! Just amazing! I wish I had the patience to do something like this….
Sep 6, 2010, 06.37 AMby scheryka
Standing Ovation!!!! (sp?) This color rocks too.