SquishSews
 Advanced Beginner Member since 1/18/09 Posts: 322 |
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Date: 10/6/12 0:29 AM A bit ago I lucked into what may well be a Goretex laminate or a knockoff, and I need a weatherproof jacket/coat.... I'd love pattern suggestions please! |
marec
  
 Intermediate OR USA Member since 5/11/08 Posts: 3536 |
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Date: 10/6/12 1:00 AM I made the Minoru Jacket by Sewaholic awhile back. It is a great pattern-very feminine, but offers coverage for weather. Lots of people have done reviews-there is an immense amount of inspiration for this type of coat out there. Minoru pattern ------ my blog: http://kf-biblioblog.blogspot.com/
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wenznz
 Advanced Beginner NEW ZEALAND Member since 7/8/11 Posts: 232 |
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Date: 10/6/12 1:08 AM I would agree the Sewaholic Minoru is a great idea.
The other jacket I have been eyeing up is the Amy Butler 'Rainy Days' jacket. It has a few length options depending on what you were after too.
Amy Butler Rainy Days coat ------ Wendy
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jadamo00
Advanced NY USA Member since 3/13/06 Posts: 1232 |
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Date: 10/6/12 2:38 AM I made SIMPLICITY 4099 as a raincoat. It has a nice military thang going on. I made the fronts wider so they button over instead of meeting in the center front.

J.
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SquishSews
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Date: 10/6/12 10:10 PM Wow, those all look nice! I will ponder for a bit... Thank y'all so much for the suggestions! |
2 Airedales n Me
 Intermediate BC CANADA Member since 3/24/09 Posts: 70 |
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Date: 10/7/12 1:13 AM If you're looking for a traditional trench patterns, Silhouettes "Barbara Trench" is very cute. I haven't sewn it yet but have some laminated Amy Butler fabric just waiting.... |
Mel.J

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Date: 10/7/12 1:16 AM Just a word of warning on the Minoru - I haven't tried it but several of the Down Under crew have reported having problems with the sleeves twisting. I assume they've reviewed it and provided details so I'd read them carefully. ------ Mel (Melbourne, Australia) |
JudyHan
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Date: 10/7/12 9:47 AM Wasn't McCalls 5525 a real winner??? ------ Get the quilters OUT OF MY WAY! |