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: Manteau Origami -Lalimaya (Origami coat) - Type:Coat/Jacket    printable version
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Reviewed by:VeroSewsStuff
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Posted on:12/3/12 11:25 AM
Last Updated:12/11/12 5:50 AM
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Pattern Rating:Highly Recommend
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Pattern Description:
Lined coat with stand up collar, in seam pockets and pleats. Fan pleats are on the right front and sleeve heads. Regular pleats give texture to the belt band at the back. There is no shoulder pads.

Pattern Sizing:
34-44 (French sizes = 4-14 US sizes)
There is no measurements / size chart.
So I measured the lining pattern pieces and compared those to a coat I have. Then I did a quick muslin of the lining to be sure I had the right size.
I sew a size 40.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes ! Except for the color blocking.

Were the instructions easy to follow?
Well the instructions are not illustrated (and in French only) so I would not recommend it to a beginner or as a first coat ! But the instructions are accurate. I can always help for a translation !
I'll be making a tutorial for the pleat on this coat on my blog.

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Well the pleats of course, I love ! The bulk they produce in the seams not so much. My steaming iron got a good workout ;)

Fabric Used:
-Synthetic "wool like" fibre for the outer fabric in red and dark grey.
-Printed cotton “The woman spring bouquet” by Melissa Crowley for Robert Kaufman to line the main part.
White satin to line the sleeves.

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Well none !
I wanted to add front facings but after testing buttonholes, my machine wouldn't manage the 4 layers of outer fabric... So I just sew the coat as the pattern came.
I added interfacing to one of the collar pieces.

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I will sew it again, only not for me ! I'll make it for my DD (8) as the pattern also exist in a child version.

Conclusion:

I love, love this coat. The pleats really make this a unique design.
As I said : not for beginners although the coat in itself isn't difficult to make, the lack of illustration will definitely make it harder for beginners (especially since it's in French only ;) )!

It's really easy to make this coat pattern your own just by mixing different fabrics, prints with solids, etc...

Some of you helped me pick a color block design through the forum (I couldn't choose between the last 4 I selected), thanks again for that !

More more pics on my blog :
- In English : Origami coat
- In French : Manteau Origami

Edited to add links to the pleats tutorial for this coat :
- In English : Tutorial : Pleats on the Origami Coat
- In French : Tuto : les plis du manteau origami
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sewtime said...
Love your coat! Beautifully made. So cute!!
12/3/12 12:26 PM
treefrog said...
Wow! The fan pleats make it really interesting and unique. Gorgeous!
12/3/12 3:26 PM
mm said...
What a great coat. A pattern company to watch.
12/3/12 5:13 PM
Lynnelle said...
Wow! I voted for number 2 and am so glad you went with it. J'aime ton manteau!
12/3/12 5:52 PM
becca a said...
Fantastic coat! I love the pleats.
12/3/12 9:16 PM
sfshaza said...
A really unique coat and beautifully made. Off to read your blog!
12/4/12 1:24 AM
arianamaniacs said...
Outstanding! You did an awersome job, all that preparation has paid off in spades!
12/4/12 7:18 AM
VeroSewsStuff said...
Thank you all for you comments ! I've been wearing my coat proudly since sunday and several people have come up to me to ask me where I bought it. I was shocked and pleased at the same time :)
12/4/12 8:42 AM
yummymummy38 said...
Such an original designed coat! Love the colour blocking and the Pleats!
12/6/12 5:47 AM
Tall Mary said...
Love, love your coat. Great job. I just ordered this pattern. Kathy C.
12/6/12 1:37 PM
VeroSewsStuff said...
@Tall Mary Don't hesitate to ask if you need help with the translation (through a comment my blog, because I don't get mail/comment notices from PR). Also the pleat tutorial is already up on my French blog, I'll translate it and add it to my English blog next week.
12/7/12 10:46 AM
Calama said...
So beautiful!
12/11/12 7:29 AM
mnitts said...
Wow! That is gorgeous work.
12/11/12 8:19 AM
a life in stitches said...
Just beautiful. Like everyone else I love the original design and admire your skill in making.
12/11/12 8:21 AM
Amanda.Claire said...
What a unique coat! It is really lovely.
12/11/12 8:52 AM
nicegirl said...
This is very cool--a true work of art! Wear it everwhere and with great pride.
12/11/12 11:21 AM
miausiau said...
I recognize the fabric, a sort of faux melton that I've been using as well. Fantastic creation!!!
12/11/12 1:05 PM
velosewer said...
This is a wonderful piece of work. The style is awesome as is your work.
12/11/12 7:56 PM
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