BurdaStyle Magazine: 08-2009-116 (Coat) - Type:Coat/Jacket  |
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| Reviewed by: | vchan38 | 
| About vchan38 | | UNITED KINGDOM | | Member since: 8/15/10 | | Reviews written: 21 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 2 people | | patterns reviewed: 19 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 12/3/12 9:33 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Difficult, but great for Advanced Sewers |
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| Fabric: | Wool Tweed [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description: Classic swing coat pattern with 3/4 length sleeves and single welt pockets
Pattern Sizing: I sew size 38 based on my bust dimensions. The hip dimension doesn't matter in this case as the fitting is loose at the hip and hem
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? Yes I think it looks similar to the magazine's photo except the magazine's version has large dogtooth pattern and mine has tiny cross and dot pattern.
Were the instructions easy to follow? I didn't follow the instructions at all as I wanted to try out the hand tailoring technieques on this coat. This is my first coat making project so Burda's instructions would be too minimal anyway. I followed Vintage Couture Tailoring book which I reviewed earlier.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern? I like this pattern as it's style is classic, I don't see this style in the shop so what's better than making one myself! The coat works with both dresses and trousers as well!
Fabric Used: I used wool tweed for the fashion fabric which was bought at a sale last year. I also used horse hair canvas as interfacing and underlined the whole coat with silk organza. The lining is a rayon / cupro fabric.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made: I shortened the coat hem by at least 2" and repositioned the inset seam at the sleeves so the seam lines align with my elbow. I also shortened the sleeves.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others? I won't sew this again but I would recommend this if you'd like to have a loose fitting coat. This coat could work with a belt if you want a more 'fitted' look.
Conclusion: This coat has taken me 5 weeks of part time sewing to complete and I learned a lot during the process. I documented most of the sewing process on my blog where you can see more photos:
Completed 08/2009 Swing Coat
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Unbelievable! What a fabulous coat! I know I am whining if I spend a week on something, let alone 5 weeks. Yay for you!!
12/3/12 10:53 AM
That is such a fabulous coat! I love the swing width and the fabric you chose. You look very chic!
12/3/12 1:52 PM
Fabulous !!!
12/3/12 2:07 PM
Thank you all!
12/3/12 2:11 PM
Just beautiful!
12/3/12 4:10 PM
You look grand in that stylish coat!
12/3/12 6:26 PM
Wow, this is just fabulous! I love it!
12/3/12 10:29 PM
Fabulous coat!
12/4/12 0:13 AM
Lovely. I can tell you enjoyed all the steps and details. what a nice project and you look charming in your beautiful coat.
12/4/12 4:36 AM
Looks gorgeous inside and out. Congratulations.
12/4/12 6:16 AM
Your coat is just amazing. Beautiful work!
12/4/12 6:34 AM
Beautiful work.Congratulations.
12/4/12 6:48 AM
Gorgeous. Thanks for the tips on the books, just ordered both of them.
12/4/12 6:48 AM
Your coat is gorgeous! Thank you for sharing your blog. The time and effort that you lavished on this garment really paid off.
12/4/12 11:37 AM
OMG, gorgeous, gorgeous coat!!!
12/4/12 7:40 PM
Very nice!
12/5/12 8:11 PM
This coat is so glamorous! Your hard work paid off.
12/5/12 10:15 PM
Thanks everyone again! You're all very kind!
12/6/12 3:27 AM
Very nice!
12/15/12 2:54 AM