Pattern Description:
MISSES'/MISSES' PETITE COAT: Lined coats A, B, C are close-fitted with flared shape in two lengths, have princess seams, side seam pockets, gathered sleeves, back belt with non-functioning buttons and collar variations. A, B: stand-up collar. C: convertible collar. A: length is 3" below mid-knee. B, C: length is 6" above ankle.
Pattern Sizing:
sizes 6-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes, sort of. I made a lot of modifications.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I didn't like the gathered sleeve caps, but that's more of a personal preference. I liked the pattern, it was easy to modify and sew.
Fabric Used:
Grey wool coating, black microsuede for the flat piping, and some kind of synthetic for the lining.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
I did an FBA and lengthened the waist by 1". I made view A, but left off the collar and drafted a hood instead. I respaced the buttons and added 2 more to make 9 buttons on the coat front. ( The button on the collar had been left off, since I didn't make it.) I cut the sleeves into 3 pieces to add piping and embroidery. I flat piped the princess seams on front and back, and in between the lining and facing of the front and hood. I interfaced both the front panels and the front facing to give the coat more body. I lowered the sleeve cap height and scooped some out of the armscye in front and back, and lowered it by about 1/4 inch. I also left off the bar and button detail in the back and made a series of overlapping fabric loops to lace a ribbon through, like a corset across the back panels.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
Yes, I intend to sew it again. Next time I will do a swayback adjustment and make the pockets larger. I would recommend it, it is easy to sew for beginners.
Conclusion:
Very good pattern. The princess seams make it easy to fit. I will definitely make it again.
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That is just beautiful. :0)
1/14/13 3:18 PM
Very storybook and wonderful! fyi - I don't think your review is linked to the pattern. Maybe the "B" in front of the # is throwing it off?
1/14/13 4:01 PM
Beautiful coat and congrats on your 1st pattern review.
1/14/13 4:06 PM
Fabulous coat! The piping was a great idea.
1/14/13 4:14 PM
Gorgeous!
1/14/13 4:26 PM
Beautiful!
1/14/13 4:35 PM
That is absolutely gorgeous.
1/14/13 4:53 PM
Yay! Thank you, everyone! Karen N., Thank you for the tip! I fixed it, it seems to be linked now.
1/14/13 6:35 PM
Very beautiful. You look great in it.
1/14/13 7:20 PM
Gorgeous coat!
1/14/13 9:37 PM
That looks amazing!! Great job!
1/14/13 10:48 PM
gorgeous coat! I just love it!
1/14/13 11:50 PM
Beautiful coat! Great job.
1/15/13 0:18 AM
Wonderful, great review
1/15/13 3:14 AM
Outstanding workmanship!
1/15/13 4:02 AM
So pretty.
1/15/13 6:57 AM
Beautiful!!!
1/15/13 8:06 AM
Wow! Great workmanship and love the lined hood giving that pop of color around you face. Wonderful
1/15/13 8:07 AM
Simply breath taking!
1/15/13 8:14 AM
absolutely amazing. It's such a romantic coat!
1/15/13 9:35 AM
Gorgeous!
1/15/13 10:08 AM
WOW. Very nice.
1/15/13 11:37 AM
Absolutely gorgeous. Congratulations
1/15/13 11:46 AM
Just lovely!!!
1/15/13 1:30 PM
i agree with everyone- this is beautiful!
1/15/13 1:41 PM
Beautiful job on this gorgeous coat!
1/15/13 4:04 PM
I am speechless, what a stunning coat. Despite the "easy & great for beginners" tag, I doubt that I'd even contemplate it.
1/15/13 4:11 PM
Great job. Workmanship looks spotless. I can't imagine this being a great beginner project, especially with them modifications. Your garment looks better than the one on the package.
1/15/13 4:41 PM
Your coat looks so professionally made. It's absolutely gorgeous and you wear it like a professional model. Fantastic work.
1/15/13 7:16 PM
I love what you have done with this pattern!
1/15/13 10:58 PM
Do you have a picture of the back?
1/15/13 10:58 PM
Gorgeous coat! You really altered the pattern to make it your own. How did you remove the extra sleeve cap ease?
1/15/13 11:53 PM
Thanks so much, everyone! I guess I tagged it as "Easy" based on the original pattern, not my modifications. The pattern is listed as "easy to make" on the envelope, and I think that it would be pretty easy for a beginner coat. Princess seams are easier to modify for shape, and it doesn't have any welt pockets, ect. that are more advanced to make. @Karen Easter, I do, but I'm not sure how to load more than one photo to the review? Sorry, still learning about the site. :) @Becca A., I did it a fast and dirty way because I had already cut the self fabric - I lowered the sleeve cap height at the top by about an inch and reshaped the cap down to the notches. The next time I make the coat, I will recalculate the sleeve ease and change the pattern.
1/16/13 12:17 PM
Beautiful creation! Very boutique-worthy!
1/16/13 1:14 PM
Wow, great job on this!
1/16/13 4:50 PM
Beautiful work!
1/16/13 4:59 PM
You must be proud. What a beautiful coat!
1/16/13 6:02 PM
Absolutely perfect :-)
1/17/13 2:49 AM
This looks like a beautiful costume from a 1940s technicolor film. I LOVE the pop of red in the hood's lining. Beautiful coat!
1/17/13 5:18 AM
You and that coat are gorgeous!
1/18/13 6:48 PM