Description: From pattern: Semi-fitted, lined, double-breasted jacket and coat have collar, lengths and sleeve variations, shoulder pads, princess seams and side front pockets; coats B, D and E have back vent; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have belt carriers; jacket C, coat E have epaulets with button closure; coat E has pocket flaps with button trim; jacket C, coat E have collar tab; jacket C has front yoke; jacket C, coat E have back buttoned yoke; coats B, E, jacket C have sleeves with button bands; jackets A, C, coats B, D, E have topstitch trim, button closure; jackets A, C and coats D, E have self-tie belt.
Sizing: 8 to 24
Instructions: The instructions were good. You just have to be careful with each step, so many different views and pattern pieces possibilities, easy to miss a step in the instructions
Likes and dislikes: The style of the trench, classic and stylish. Also, there are so many possibilities to really make this coat your own. I like the topstitching but next time will do 1/4" instead of the 3/8" as per the instructions. I find it easier to follow the edge of my presser foot. Plus the 3/8" topstitching seems to be pretty wide, especially when adding buttonholes.
Fabric: A cotton twill from Joann's, part of the Lisette collection. Here is the collection and here you can see the colors a bit better
Changes: I just made the changes mentioned above. This trench is for my daughter, Erin, and initially I had cut out the front yoke and back yoke flaps. After working on the coat and thinking about her style, the yoke flaps were just a bit too much for what she likes. I did make the sleeve bands, felt the trench needed the bit of extra design factor.
Erin picked white buttons, I was thinking black because of the lining. So happy I went with the white, really makes the trench pop.
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Sew it again: I might sew it again, really enjoyed the process and the end results is wonderful. There is a reason this pattern is a Best Pattern of 2009, great results. Also, it as 36 reviews, so many people are liking it.
Conclusion: A winner, my daughter is thrilled with her coat, I am thrilled with her coat and in my daughter's words "the coat is awesome" Makes it even better for me.
Here is the back but I don't like the picture, the dressform doesn't fill out the shoulders resulting in many wrinkles.
then I added one of my labels
It IS an awesome jacket! Beautiful color. And something that is timeless. It will be as fashionable in 10 year as it is today.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute trench!! I've been thinking about pulling this pattern back out to make another one, this time for me in a cute little polka dot :-)
ReplyDeleteI know that great feeling when your kids appreciate your sewing, it's the best!
Wonderful Lori! I have this pattern and a remnant wool gabardine that I'm hoping will be enough fabric for the coat. Do you know roughly how much fabric you used? I'm a it short of the recommended yardage, but keeping my fingers crossed that I can make it work, especially after seeing Erin's coat.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! The inside is just as perfect as the outside, too.
ReplyDeleteAwesome is the perfect word to describe this beautiful trench. The outer fabric and lining are perfectly paired - this is a coat with real wow factor. Erin is a lucky lady to have such a fabulous garment especially made for her
ReplyDeleteThat is a fantastic jacket! I love the turquoise color. I have this pattern and I may have to give it a try this fall. It would be my first jacket though. :]
ReplyDeleteOh I'd love that for myself!
ReplyDeleteTotally gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThat coat really is awesome. What a stand-out color and the lining is just gorgeous. I really want to make this pattern too. So many wonderful versions and yours is no exception. Great job!
ReplyDeletePerfect color, perfect lining, perfect button pick, perfect baby trench.
ReplyDeleteI can see why your daughter is happy - that is a fabulous jacket, made beautifully! I have this pattern and you are making me want to get it out and make one too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful trench! I love the unexpected colour.
ReplyDeleteJust gorgeous. I love the colour and am a complete sucker for trench coats.
ReplyDeleteJust perfect! I do love a sneak lining!
ReplyDeleteFantastic coat1 What a lucky daughter! Mimi
ReplyDeletewhat a great jacket..nicely done, Lori
ReplyDeleteThat is so nice, Lori. My daughter also wants a colorful trench, but I don't know if I'm quite up for a serious sewing project just yet.
ReplyDeletePerfect in every way. What a gorgeous color, such a lucky daughter.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute jacket! It is awesome!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful jacket, Lori!
ReplyDeleteJust wanted to let you know we like your version of M5525 so much that we posted a link to your blog from our McCall's Patterns Facebook page. The jacket if great!
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Totally inspired! Did you use pattern C and then just remove the yoke? It looks so much better than what the pattern showed. I've got to give this a shot. Your daughter is very lucky.
ReplyDeleteWonderful trench. Love the colour! And the lining!
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous!!
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