Okay, first off, I love, love, love this coat and you all are going to have picture overload. I was so pleased with the coat and I just kept taking photos. This is the road in front of my house and for the longest time no one drove by. It was a great spot for photos, so I just kept pushing that remote
Now for some information, the pattern is Butterick 6244, a Lisette pattern and the coat description...
Semi-fitted, unlined coat (wrong side shows)
has front extending into collar, flat-fell seams, narrow hem,
and shaped front hemline longer than back
The fabric is Mood Fabrics' Camel Solid Coating, which is flanneled so one side has a more brushed look. I used this side for the inside but rolls to the front for the collar.
There is a 3-part tutorial at the Lisette site to help with this coat. I did use the tutorial to clarify a couple of the pattern instructions. Particularly, the dart in the front by the collar.
The instructions call for a flat fell seam, which I did for all the seams. The sleeves are a bit tricky to get this done but doable. The most important thing is to go slowly and try to keep your stitching as straight as possible. I did do about half from one direction and the other half from the top of the sleeve. Butterick's instructions do not have you flat fell the shoulder seam but I did do this as well. I really felt like all the rest of the inside was so pretty, I needed to make that part pretty also.
Sizing is 12 at the shoulders and bust, tapering to a 10 at the waist and hips.
The Lisette sewalong, suggests for the hemming to baste a 5/8" line to help keep an accurate hem. I did this on the front, hem and sleeve hem but also added a 1/4" stitch line. I felt that made it even more accurate to turn under 1/4" and then again at that 5/8" mark.
I think I covered all the sewing points but not the time. This coat is very quick to sew but it doesn't look that way.
I am going to head on down the road, just enjoying my new coat!
I love this coat!! I keep thinking I want to try this one. Camel color is such a perfect basic color that goes with everything!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Linda, you should try this one. I love the camel and going to add more to my wardrobe!
DeleteGorgeous! That fabric has the perfect drape and the color is so classic!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Meg, the drape of this fabric is perfect.
DeleteClassic with a modern twist, I love your coat!
ReplyDeleteThank you Marianne, I will enjoy this one for years to come.
DeleteYour coat is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carolyn.
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous! I sometimes wonder when instructions for unlined jackets and coats call for "fancy finishes" for seams in the body, but leave the shoulder and armhole seams without much attention.
ReplyDeleteThank you, the instructions are different. They probably are just finishing what will be seen if the coat blows open.
DeleteThis is beautiful, Lori! I've been considering this pattern for a while, and I love seeing your version.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Ann, you need to make this.
DeleteVery classy, and classic, look.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Digs
DeleteA lovely coat, but I am jealous of your weather. Oh to wear a single layer coat in winter!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie, it has been unbelievable weather
DeleteA lovely coat, but I am jealous of your weather. Oh to wear a single layer coat in winter!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Julie, we will get the cold weather sometime.
Deletei'm just going to repeat what everyone is saying...so lovely, lori! and that backdrop is perfect as well :))
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, Marci, the coat makes me smile so much.
DeleteGreat coat! I love it, too. You made a perfect choice of fabric.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Rose
DeleteLove this coat, Lori! Almost makes me wish for cold weather. Almost. :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you, Debbie, I will take a picture when the snow is high and you won't want a coat anymore! LOL
DeleteThis coat and the fabric are just gorgeous and look wonderfully flattering on you! Do you have an edge foot for your sewing machine? That will guide your stitches evenly and makes this kind of edge stitching so much simplier!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I do have an edge foot. I just used those stitching lines so I could could press all the edges evenly.
DeleteYour smile shows how much you love your new coat :-) Very nice!
ReplyDeleteThanks Patty.
DeleteLove it! I've been wanting to make one, even if I only get to wear it once a year in south Florida! You look great in it.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Coco, I appreciate all your comments.
DeleteWhat a beautiful coat! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Tomasa
DeletePerfect in every way! This is a coat I could tolerate. I cannot wear anything heavy around my neck, and in my climate do not need a heavy coat. This is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThank you, so much, the weight on this one is perfect.
DeleteLovely indeed! It has some similarities to the sydney coat which I made recently, but the sleeves are better,
ReplyDeleteThanks, Mags, the drape of this kind is gorgeous on coats.
DeleteLooks snug, but man its hot in Sydney tonight. The Sydney Coat by Tessuti is similar, but the proportions are different.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Gail, I will take a look at the Sydney coat
DeleteIve had this coat cut out for the last 2 months. I need to get to it. Yours is great!
ReplyDeleteYes, Natisha, it is a great coat and you should sew yours up. It will sew up so quickly.
DeleteI have this pattern and love your fabric choice I will check out Moods Solid coating fabrics. Looks great and easy to wear I can see why you love it!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joen, it is a great pattern
DeleteLooks great on you!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Dharma
DeleteLooks great on you!!!
ReplyDeleteI love your coat as well! I really like it in your same type/color of fabric, I want something similiar.
ReplyDeleteThanks Levone, this is a great pattern and I love the camel. It was a color I always was hesitant to wear but I love it.
DeleteThis is next on my "to sew" list, as soon as I can get my hands on the right fabric! So glad you enjoyed sewing it, and thanks for pointing out the Lisette tutorial. The drape looks great, and it falls just beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sara, hope you find the right fabric, it is a great pattern.
DeleteLove love love your coat!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much.
DeleteSo classy! Love the other clothes you have it with here.
ReplyDeleteLike everyone else, I think you look smashing! I too have this pattern and will dive in when summer is over. Perfectly modelled and photographed too.
ReplyDeleteSuch a good pattern hack!This is really pretty.Now I would wear these clothing patterns
ReplyDeletePretty coat, Lori. I'm getting ready to make one too. Thank you for the helpful links and review.
ReplyDeletePretty coat, Lori. I'm getting ready to make one too. Thank you for the helpful links and review.
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