...after experimenting with two coat patterns and making 3 muslins I finally managed to get a fit that satisfies and so the construction process has begun. I mentioned in an earlier post that I've come to the realization that I am in need of a full length black winter coat. I'm so glad that this nice wool fabric was in my stash. I remember buying it from Hancock's a couple of summers ago. Sometimes it's really hard to buy winter specific fabric during the summer even when it's at an excellent price. But I knew that I would eventually find a use for this piece so I purchased 4 yards when it was 70% off.
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| Cutting was done on Saturday, and thread tracing completed on Sunday |
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| So tonight I started the underlining process |
Hopefully I'll get to work on this a little bit every night this week after work (fingers crossed). Real sewing progress always takes place on weekends. I've promised myself that I AM NOT going to let this project stress me out. I've made my "FINISH LINE LIST" already so I'll be slowly marking things off...
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I am so convicted. You are inspiring me to get back on my sons suit. Ooh the terrible mother.
ReplyDeleteInterfacing, padstitching, etc., etc. I do understand Andrea. You are not a bad mother - sometimes it's just hard to undertake a really big project.
ReplyDeleteI started making the Anise coat once and it is still there lying half done. I have patience but not enough to make a coat :D anyway I don't need any winter wear also thankfully(coz ofwarm weather). Would be eager to read your posts on coat making updates ;)
ReplyDeleteThat Anise jacket is really nice sort of similar to the Ninot jacket I made earlier this year. PRAY for me, I need for this to be a nice coat.
DeleteWhew! Nice!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks !
Deletewe need an official Finish Line Notepad.
ReplyDeleteLove it! We must start production!
DeleteI don't love making coats; they are so bulky especially a full length one. But I am always happy after I've finished. It's also one of those garments that is really a money saver.
ReplyDeleteStarted today at 58 degrees but a cold front is due any day. I need this for really cold dress wearing days.
DeleteI have sooooo many coat patterns, can't resist when they're on sale right? lol! but I have made a cape, can't wait to see your finished coat, you've pressed on this far so I know it will be beautiful!
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I'm so hoping that this will be a nice coat Helen.
DeleteHow exciting Faye! I can hardly wait to see the finished coat..
ReplyDeleteYep Candice there's a while lot of excitement going on.
DeleteHow great that you're taking this on Faye! I'm excited to follow your progress. And since I know you're going to ask...my jeans. When I basted them & tried them on, the hips fit okay, the upper thigh so/so but the rest of the legs were humongo! Like 2 or 3 sizes too big. And it's not like I have mongo thighs or anything...or abnormally huge hips, I don't think. ;) The waist is too big too but that's normal for me. I should have taken more time to learn about fit before cutting them out. Tsk, tsk. So now I'm "hopefully" trying to fix all of it before I sew them all together for good. Oy!
ReplyDeleteSince this is not my first coat project I'm a hoping and a praying that this will go quickly. About the jeans - that is exactly why I go the muslin route.. I get tired of making them but they almost always pay off even if I have to make 3 of them.
DeleteFunny...on my blog I just said how I won't make muslins but then never say never! :)
DeleteIts going to be lovely Ms. Faye!
ReplyDeleteThanks I'll give it all that I have.
DeleteI just know this coat WILL BE ANOTHER SUCCESS for you Linda. Your coat sewing experience has put you at a higher level of expertise and you know all the pitfalls and what to do with them. Can hardly wait to see the finished product.
ReplyDeleteCecil
Thank you for the vote of confidence!
DeleteYou sound as though you stash like me - large pieces ready for when the right time and garment comes.
ReplyDeleteIt will be well worth the time and effort you are putting into this - your tailoring always looks good (and I know you worked hard at that). Hopefully you will get a little bit of sewing time over the holidays to work on this coat. Merry Xmas and Happy New Year.
Thank you Sarahliz! Yes, I think I'll be able to get a lot of sewing in the week after Christmas. At least I hope so!
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