Vogue Patterns: 8548 (MISSES' COAT)  - Type:Coat/Jacket  | | Viewed 254 times
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| Pattern Description: Coat with waist seam, princess seams, asymmetrical front, and funnel neck
Pattern Sizing:8-22
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?I used them as a guideline. For the most part they work just fine except the instructions for lining the coat would have you do a lot of nonsense and hand sewing as other reviewers have noted.
The only thing I will add to the directions besides suggesting bagging the lining is to catch stitch the seam allowances after you've pressed them open. For me this was necessary because of the thickness of my wool, but I think it would give a good result even if you were using something thinner. It helps the seam allowances to lay flat and is kind of satisfying work too. The need to catchstitch the seam allowances is pretty essential in the shoulder seam. The shoulder seam is shaped like a funny L and cannot be pressed open because the neck side of it forms the funnel neck. The seam allowances need to be catchstitched first then pressing the seam open works perfectly--doing this also helps support the neck.
There are no shoulder pads called for in the pattern which is puzzling--they really make for a smooth coat. I used minimal 1/2" pads.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?I love the mod feel that comes from the funnel neck and the asymmetric opening.
funnel neck close up
The only thing I'm sad about is that there are no pockets. On the one hand, I was glad to not have to monkey around with them, but my hands do get cold and I'm out of a place to stash my gloves (since I only carry a very small wristlet).
Fabric Used:Heavy wool coating from an angel of a PRer who parted with it for $30 for over 4 yds. After cutting this coat, I still have enough for a cape! I interlined it with cotton flannel, made a muslin back stay, and lined it with a delightful *mystery* poly in vintage travel motif.
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Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:I did a 3/4" FBA without an additional dart (I borrowed into the seam allowances on the front bodice, and slashed and added 3/4" all the way down on my muslin below this point on each side of the front skirt. On the pattern I transferred the new stitching line on the bust curve from my muslin and added to make a new cutting line. I also added the 3/4" below the bust curve width wise all the way down the front skirt).
By some miracle, the sleeves were the perfect length for long sleeves on me and I did not have to change the length of the waist seam for my full bust. Originally I thought this was an empire line, but it sits a little lower than a true empire.
I also added additional topstitching on the princess seams for visual interest and to do the same job that the catchstitching did on the horizontal seams.
topstitching detail
The pattern calls for raw piping to be used for button loops. I can't imagine that looking all that great. I made quick loops by taking 2 1" wide strips and a strip of Steam-a-Seam along one edge. I folded and fused over the SAS, which gave me a nice crisp edge (rather useful with such thick wool) folded over that and topstitched. Because my wool didn't ravel this worked out. If you have a wool that will ravel you would have to cut the strip wider to accomodate another fold to meet in the middle before you topstitched the loop.
button loop and coat inside
I also added a large snap at the top to keep the neck closed. It can be worn without the snap, but I got this pattern because I like the non-lapel sort of look of the funnel neck, so on the snap went.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I clocked in something like 25 hours on this project, so no, I will not be making it any time soon, but as often as you wear out winter coats, I feel like a project this big is okay to tackle.
Conclusion: I'm glad I got brave enough to tackle this. I love wearing it and it's my best-made garment to date. More on my blog:
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Lovely coat. Looks warm too!
12/11/11 6:42 PM
Good for you for tackling this pattern. It looks very nice on you. Great job!
12/11/11 7:24 PM
Love your coat! The color is so beautiful, and the style looks great on you.
12/11/11 8:02 PM
I really like this coat pattern - your version of it is lovely!
12/11/11 8:07 PM
Love the color, your coat looks wonderful on you!
12/12/11 2:59 AM
Wow that is fantastic. Love the shiny bits on your beanie too.
12/12/11 4:22 AM
You can be very proud of this coat. It is just beautiful. I can tell you took your time to get all of the details done to perfection. What a nice subtle color on you and the lines of the coat are great. Congratulations!
12/12/11 11:24 AM
Your coat looks warm and color on you is perfect.
12/12/11 4:13 PM
Lovely! Looks very hard to make, but a great result. Fab lining, and such neat topstitching! I hope that you are getting plenty of wear from it over the winter.
1/3/12 3:41 PM