Today, I joined The Great Coat Sew-Along. Thank you, Marji. The idea behind it is to get people motivated and encouraged to learn and sew, and finish their coat (or two or three, as some of the more ambitious participants plan) in time to wear it this fall.
I have two fabrics I am considering for the coat project. One is a really pretty, fuzzy, black coating that is either all wool or a wool/cashmere blend. (I don't remember. It came from a friend of mine when we swapped fabrics after coming to terms with colors we could wear and those we couldn't.)
The other is a lighter weight dark gray wool herringbone. It would likely need Thinsulate or something similar to make it warm enough for these German winters.
For patterns, I'm considering Vogue 2988...
...and Vogue 8307, the short version.
I think I'd want a belt with both of those, even though the second one looks like it has enough waist shaping. I just really like the look of belted coats.
I am going to look for reviews of V2988. For V8307, I don't have to look far - Tany made it up earlier this year and posted extensively about it.
My DMIL, wonderful soul that she is, made a special trip to JoAnn's to pick up these patterns for me. Thank you, Darlene. While I'm waiting for them to arrive, I'll gather all the necessary materials and notions, as per Marji's sewing timeline.
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While I'm on the subject of patterns, I also picked out this one, Vogue 8480, to use with the raincoating fabrics I got from Michael's Fabrics. I have the red and the black. I really like the lines of this pattern and the only thing it needs is a hood. I may draft one or morph one from another pattern onto this one. And yes, I think this jacket too would benefit from a belt.
3 comments:
I joined today too! Your plans sound great! Are you deciding on one coat or are you planning to submit all three of them? I have two more coats from my past fall/winter list but I decided to submit only one coat model.
(and thanks for the shout out!!)
Alex, as always, no problem. You're welcome. I know you will do them up beautifully.
Alexandra .- all very well planned. I love the V-2988, I think it is for you. this contest will be a great event. We all expectant. Marji was kind enough to add to its list as a spectator, who marvel. best wishes. Paco
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