Ottobre Design Magazine: 04-2009-24 (Flower rain coat) - Type:Kids(boys & girls)  | | Viewed 146 times
| | Review rated Very Helpful by 6 people | | Reviewed by: | Ghainskom | 
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| Version 2:
I recycled the lining of my first coat to make this one.
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Peek at the recycled lining
Blogged here
Version 1:
Pattern Description:
Lined raincoat with patch pockets, adjustable hoodie, elastics at the sleeves, zipper and velcro strips in front.
Pattern Sizing:
98-128. I made a size 116.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
It does, except that since I (purposedly) made it too big, it's much longer than on the picture.
Front
Front-on
back
Hood-inside
Lining
Lining-not bagged, hangs free
Hood-detail
Were the instructions easy to follow?
The instructions are really nice. I don't know of any other magazine than Ottobre that'd not only gives instructions but actual tips and tricks like pressing with baking paper in between if you don't have a Teflon iron. And then they also tell you how to seal to seam so that you child will actually stay dry under the rain. The instructions get an A.
There's a place where they tell you to gather the bottom of the pockets. Ignore that, these are regular patch pockets.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I liked the challenge of sewing with oilcloth. And I liked that this pattern has all the features and details you'll find on a regular raincoat: windscreen strip, adjustable hood, hanging loop. And with the velcro strips in front you can tell it was designed to look good AND keep your kid warm and dry. What's a mom to ask more?
Fabric Used:
Coated cotton for the shell and polka dot cotton for the lining
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
None whatsoever.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I would sew this again and I recommend it.
Conclusion:
Not an easy project as seam ripping was contraindicated and pressing was delicate too. If that's intimidating, I think this pattern would make beautiful coats in fabrics other than oilcloth too, as Ottobre states.
Read much much much more on this project on my blog
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Thanks for the really helpful review. It looks great and so good to be able to make a raincoat.
6/17/10 5:58 AM
OH what a cutie in her new rain gear... Delightful coat and excellent review. Cute use of the stripes...Your DD looks very pleased in her new outfit. Thanks!
6/17/10 7:17 AM
Great job with adorable results! Your daughter looks so cute in her rain outfit. She'll be ready for any downpour.
6/17/10 8:10 AM
Oh adorable little girl, and very cute stripey raincoat!
6/17/10 5:31 PM
So glad you reviewed this. I've been considering it ever since I saw the Amy Butler pattern
6/18/10 9:26 AM
Hi Chrisquilts! Amy Butler's looks more like a trench coat to me...
6/18/10 2:31 PM
Gorgeous jacket. I have really wanted to make this since i got the mag. Now i just have to find the perfect fabric. Great job!
6/18/10 8:11 PM
Your little girl is adorable in her coat...I love it!
6/21/10 4:09 PM
The cinch-able hood is key. Hoods always fall off me and my kids! I need to remember this review.
1/25/13 6:44 PM
Kid and coat -- both adorable.
1/26/13 8:07 AM