12 DAYS IN...

...I purposely have not posted to avoid boring readers with a blow by blow account of my Fearless February project - aka the Vera Coat.  But in thinking about it today, I had to remind myself that the main purpose of my blog is to journal my sewing experience/adventure.  It's a record that I often look back on to see how far I've come.  So chronicling the process is really important to me.  To that end, here's an update on the project.

I'm 12 days in construction wise, so there's no turning back.   I tend to always set preliminary deadlines for myself - two weeks for this project - so there's 2 days left.  No, I don't always meet the deadlines, but sometimes I do.  With a rare snow day yesterday and today I was able to progress from this stage

To this stage,

Vogue 8548 Front

Back

Vera and I have spent several really, really late nights together this week.  Sometimes when you spend so much time with a person/thing you find yourself not liking it as much.  I have to admit that I've had my moments with Vera.  But she's still in the house/on the dress form.  I will say that I will NEVER buy this type fabric again!

•  I so wanted to use a two piece sleeve, but with this fabric I felt the less seams to deal with the better.  Went with the pattern sleeve, but tapered it to reduce the bell shape a bit.  Sleeve went in without a hitch, I inserted it flat.

• ALL seams (except sleeve)  have been serged and double topstitched to stop intense fraying.
• Tapered skirt at side seams 2 1/2" to reduce exaggerated aline shape.
• Added side seam pockets complete with pocket facings.

Now I need to make a new "Finish Line List":

• Construct lining
• Complete bound button holes in lining
• Insert sleeve heads and shoulder pads
• Interface hems
• Hem skirt and sleeves
• Sew on buttons

 Hopefully I'll make my deadline.  Keep cheering for me please...