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Your photo album doesn't seem to be open for external viewing, could you make it public?
12/17/06 6:02 PM
Can't see pics. I have the book abt Koos, and that spiral sleeve seam is one of his signatures. Coat looks fantastic!!
12/17/06 6:18 PM
Thanks Kay for the detailed review.....but can't get access to your album :(
12/17/06 6:23 PM
Oops! I forgot to make my album public. Sorry about that.
12/17/06 6:47 PM
Grrr - and now I am duplicating my own comments.
12/17/06 6:55 PM
Beautiful coat. You do great work.
12/17/06 6:59 PM
WOW!! What an inspirational review!! To think that you MADE your coat!@# Kay, you're "Advanced" for sure!! 'Like the collar idea for windy Montreal, too. Rhonda
12/17/06 7:30 PM
Beautiful coat and effort. The back view shows a wonderful "swing".
12/17/06 8:30 PM
Wow!! I LOVE what you did with this coat. I always pass over the Koos van den Aker patterns, but you've convinced me to give the "bones" a closer look.
12/17/06 8:48 PM
Thank you so much for the wonderfully detailed review. I have this pattern, but was immediately put off by the sheer number of pattern pieces. I put it away and haven't thought about it since. I need a light weight coat - I live in Tucson, Arizona, the Sonoran desert - and this may be just the thing. I love how you lengthened it, so I may copy you there. What do you think of a drapey fabric? A rayon? Or is this design best with a firmer fabric - I do have a tropical weight wool that I could use with a light lining. Thank you again for the wonderful review.
12/17/06 8:56 PM
Great coat - would work really well as an evening coat if it is too shiny for day wear.
12/17/06 9:21 PM
Great coat - would work really well as an evening coat if it is too shiny for day wear.
12/17/06 9:25 PM
I think your coat is fabulous! I am amazed by your talent, too. The coat doesn't look too shiny in the pics. Wear it with pride! Great review.
12/17/06 10:05 PM
How did you figure the extra fabric? I'm all inspired:-)
12/17/06 10:56 PM
This is an inspiring and supremely helpful review! I, too, have been put off by the fussiness of the illustrations, yet I instinctively was drawn to "the bones". Thank you for showing me my instincts were right on!
12/18/06 0:59 AM
I can see that you put a lot of work into this coat, and I think you've got just what you were looking for. I love how you put the elastic in the waist. It really makes a difference. Looks really good.
12/18/06 1:29 AM
Great coat and I love all your details on making it!
12/18/06 6:36 AM
Oh do wear it! It is a wonderful coat! To me it almost looks like eveningwear. :)
12/18/06 7:35 AM
Great review - very helpful. Your coat is lovely and reflects all the good work that went into making it such a stand out - not too shiny at all - wear it with confidence. I know what you mean about the lack of cold days being in Ontario myself - it is pretty unreal - looked out at my garden yesterday and saw that my heather is in full bloom!!
12/18/06 8:40 AM
Excellent work, excellent review! It's so helpful to see a pattern like this sewn up. Your coat is much more inspiring than the pattern picture.
12/18/06 10:41 AM
I love the final result, Kay! And there is so much info here that will help me with my coat. I really like how you did the zipper; I am adding one to my coat as well and was thinking about how to cover the outside zip ... seeing your solution, I am surprised at how simple it really is! I also like your substitution for buttonholes ... I might copy that as well!
12/18/06 5:38 PM
Beautiful coat and wonderful detailed review. Thanks.
12/18/06 6:35 PM
Thank you so much for this review...so much great information, especially how you did the zipper. Great photos.
12/18/06 10:04 PM
I think your coat is beautiful. Please don't hide it in a closet. I agree with hongkongshopper--use it as an evening coat if you are uncomfortable with the shine factor.
12/18/06 10:52 PM
Kay: I think the coat is magnificent: wear it everyday it is freezing and you will be wearing the most beautiful coat in all of Canada. Thanks for the terrific review: your work inspires me to "reach for the stars".
12/19/06 11:43 AM
I want to make myself a coat w/ thinsulate also some day. Your coat will be cheerful on dark winter days. (I think your pic is cute, with the sandles peaking out.)
12/20/06 5:10 PM
Hi: I would never have thought to not use Koos Van Der Akker's embellishments. That's the whole point of the coat, I thought. But I'm slowly learning that you don't have to follow the pattern exactly.
2/2/07 7:54 PM
Wow what a brilliant review and coat. I am desperate to make one now.
2/9/07 9:27 AM
Kay, this is just stunning. Yes, it will brighten up a dreary day for sure, but will also shine on a bright winter day. It is so unique and beautifully made, I hope that you wear it and love it! If not, send it my way. ;)
5/29/08 10:31 AM
thank you so much for this review - your hints extend far beyond just this pattern. I have very similar winter coat needs and was considering using the exact same 150gsm Thinsulate, but will now tread carefully.
5/29/08 11:29 AM
What a great coat to protect good clothes from the elements. Really enjoyed reading your flickr album links.
9/19/09 1:45 AM