Were the instructions easy to follow? The instructions could not be any easier to follow.
Modification: I customized the lining of this version, but there is no reason to make the changes. The pattern is absolutely fine the way it is. I did have to widen the hip area (pattern ease is 42.5"), but this is a usual issue for fitted garments.
Would you recommend it to others? I rate this pattern as two-thumbs-up. Don't be fooled by the less than modern sketches printed on the cover; the jacket is so much more lovely than you would expect. I have made this coat three times and each time I like the outcome better than the last. My first attempt was a green and white number that you can see here, the second one is a plain tartan, and the grand champion is this linen coat.
Would you sew it again? I would love to say yes, but really how many of the same coat do I need? Perhaps if I lose one I'll stitch one up real quick. It really is simple and the only reason why this particular version took me so long is because I upped the ante with fancy lining and bound button holes.
61sew4fun said... I love the polka dot lining and the piping and covered buttons make your coat stand out. Great job. Enjoy wearing it. 11/27/12 10:35 AM
karen n said... Great review! 11/27/12 11:18 AM
MNBarb said... You certainly got your money's worth out of this pattern! Cute coat. It looks timeless. 11/27/12 12:19 PM
pdiddly said... I agree love the coat, the lining and piping everything 11/27/12 1:42 PM
AuntieShel said... Fabulous coat, the polka dot lining is the icing on the cake. I, too, cringe when I see expensive items at Anthropologie with shoddy workmanship. 11/27/12 1:50 PM
Dilliander said... The linen looks great, such a lovely stylish coat. 11/27/12 3:28 PM
SewWil said... Beautiful coat! 11/28/12 0:17 AM
VivianZ said... Cute coat, esp. w/ the fun lining. Like a hidden surprise! 11/28/12 8:00 AM
JanieBee said... Excellent work- great looking coat! 11/28/12 8:13 AM
I love the polka dot lining and the piping and covered buttons make your coat stand out. Great job. Enjoy wearing it.
11/27/12 10:35 AM
Great review!
11/27/12 11:18 AM
You certainly got your money's worth out of this pattern! Cute coat. It looks timeless.
11/27/12 12:19 PM
I agree love the coat, the lining and piping everything
11/27/12 1:42 PM
Fabulous coat, the polka dot lining is the icing on the cake. I, too, cringe when I see expensive items at Anthropologie with shoddy workmanship.
11/27/12 1:50 PM
The linen looks great, such a lovely stylish coat.
11/27/12 3:28 PM
Beautiful coat!
11/28/12 0:17 AM
Cute coat, esp. w/ the fun lining. Like a hidden surprise!
11/28/12 8:00 AM
Excellent work- great looking coat!
11/28/12 8:13 AM