I think it looks super cute and I am really proud of it (except the button holes which I blame my machine for..). The pattern came together really nicely, even in French and I love how the collar is attached. In fact, I found this a nice calming sewing project... except for last night where I stayed up very late last night to sew on the buttons so I could wear today, I mean why wait until Sunday to wear it!
I made a size 38 because I didn't want it to be too tight. I like how it is a looser fit, although I had to take about an inch off where the sleeve slips in as originally the sleeves were really puffy and sitting completely off my shoulders. I'm not at all sure this was the right way to do it but it achieved the desired result.
The only problem with the coat is that because it isn't lined I feel as if I should carry around a little pair of scissors to snip off lose threads. I did try to catch them all as I sewed but they seem to be breeding. If I ever make this again I think it would be nice lined... but for now it is a perfect weight for spring/summer coat.
You can zipper in a lining. Just make the lining as normal then attach a long separating zipper from one hem up to the CB down to the other hem. All motorcycle gear comes with linings like that for easy lining removal and washing XD
ReplyDeleteAlso this is awesome, I need to get on with sewing mine up XS
ReplyDeleteGood idea, but for now I have to reassess my sewing of my stupid buttons on (yes have been reading your posts on the metal shankdom).
ReplyDeleteSO CUTE! The fit looks really nice, as does the color.
ReplyDeleteIt is gorgeous, time to give up your day job. I gifted one of your tissue pockets today and it was very loved.
ReplyDeleteThanks Alex, can't give up my day job as I'd have no way to buy the fabric! Happy to hear the tissue pocket will be loved.
ReplyDeleteThanks Morgan :)
ReplyDeletePinks looks so good on you! I have not started my Pavot yet, but the more I read about different versions of it, the more I tend to add lining to it. In any ways, I <3 your version!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous. I'm afraid I'm too chicken to try and translate the French despite studying it in my youth - I think I will wait for the English version! The pink is very flattering on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much. I had some interesting 'relationship' moments as I was getting Ben to translate the bits I couldn't quite work out. To be honest it's the bits that aren't in the pattern which I found the trickiest... ie. when to overlock the edgest.. simple stuff you'd have no problem with!!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Yes add lining to yours and then do a tutorial I can copy for the next one I do!! :
ReplyDeleteThis is SO cute! What a great color!
ReplyDeleteThanks Ginger! and thanks for popping by :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous!! I love the collar, and the colour too :)
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn!
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