Vogue 2873

First a funny story, on New Year’s Day, I read Erica's post on her fabulous pea coat.  I thought, “wow, I love this coat, I need to find the OOP pattern.”  So I googled that pattern number and saw the picture and said to myself, “I have that pattern, in fact, I have it cut out on my sewing table!”  You see I am an accountant, I am good with numbers, just not pattern numbers.  I see the picture on the envelope and not the number each and every time.
So for those of you, like me and need a visual, here is the picture of this OOP Vogue pattern:

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Pattern Description: The pattern includes both a pant and jacket pattern. The jacket is double breasted, with 2 piece sleeves and cuffs. Front flaps and a back belt complete the jacket.
Pattern Sizing: The size range for this jacket is 8 to 24. I made a 12.
Likes/dislikes:  I love the style, the collar, the 2-piece sleeve, the cuff the back belt and on and on.  There were no dislikes, well, except for the fact it took me forever to make it.
Changes: I added 1” to the body and 1” to the sleeves.  I could have eliminated the sleeve length but it is fine.  I would rather have my sleeves a bit too long than too short.
I also used Fashion Sewing Supply interfacing to underline the entire jacket and to interface the required pieces. I followed some of the tailoring suggestions found online to make my jacket better.
Fabric:  A wool purchased from Fabric Mart with a project in mind but I did not get to that project.  This wool blend was laundered by mistake after purchasing this fabric.  It didn’t hurt it much, just made it beefier and a bit spongy.  Erica’s review was perfect timing, I desperately needed buttons for my jacket and she had purchased her button’s from Mood Fabrics.  I ordered these buttons for my coat and they were the perfect ones for my coat.  What do you think?


Conclusion:  I really love my coat, it might be bit big but I am wearing it with a very lightweight blouse, so with a sweater it might be just right.  I do like the longer sleeves and the color is wonderful for mid-winter.
I would love to make another one in a classic darker color, maybe next year!

I got out to take pictures just before dark and a bit before the freezing rain came.


a different view:

and the back

After looking at these pictures, I have moved the button so the pucker/pull of the middle button is gone.
If you are looking for a classic style, give this pattern a try.