Coat - DKNY Vogue V1130

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Pattern Description: Loose fitting, unlined jacket has dropped shoulders, neck and front bands, welt pockets, pleated lower section, raised waistline with waistband wide sticked hems, above knee length and snap closing

Pattern Sizing: 12
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? yes

Were the instructions easy to follow? yes

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I liked that it was loose fitting and not a fitted tailored coat. I liked the pockets and the round neck. Without my alterations the coat would have been a quick to make when compaired to the time it takes to make a tailored coat.

Fabric Used: Soft wool felt
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: sewed the pleats down so that they did not add bulk to my waist. I finished the hems with ribbon to reduce the bulk of turning the facing under or and to improve the look internally by not too many overlocked edges. The ribbon and pleats were all hand sewn so they have added a considerable amount of time to this project.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? No I think it is a very distinct pattern that you could only sew once. I recommend it to others who are looking for a coat that has the ability to be worn over many items of clothing and is more relaxed that a tailored coat.
Conclusion: I am happy with the out come. Looking at the photos I am going to check the sleaves as they seem a bit long and make sure I have not missed something.

Cheers

Lara

I have also finished a spring Tunic and pants I hope to have will have photos tomorrow.

Summer skirt and blouse - Simplicity 2599

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Wow, I have not posted for over a month. The coat has been a labour of love with a considerable amount of hand sewing. I am nearly finished but have run out of ribbon and there is none to be found at my local sewing shops. So as it may be another two weeks I thought I would post on something I made last summer.

The blouse pattern was extremely popular last year amongst sewers. I did not need to change anything with the pattern. The ruffled version was time consuming but worth it. I edged the ruffles using washable embroidery backing called rinse away. It gave the soft silk enough body to edge with a feather stitch. The skirt is silk tweed.

Cheers

Lara