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Colette Patterns: 1023 (Anise) - Type:Coat/Jacket

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Review rated Very Helpful by 2 people

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Tbird


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1/15/13 0:23 AM

Pattern Size:

Plus-Sized

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Available for sale on PR: $18.00 (See envelope)

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Fabric:

Wool Coating [See other projects in this fabric]

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Pattern Description:

Short semi fitted double breasted coat/jacket.

Pattern Sizing:

6-18. I graded up 2 sizes to a size 22.

Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?

More or less

Were the instructions easy to follow?

I didn't follow the instructions but they seem pretty thorough especially for a beginner. I also purchased the companion which seems excellent to guide a novice through the jacket process. However some of the techniques were not the best or easiest way of achieving a certain result

What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?

The sleeves need tapering and they don't have a lot of shape. Undercollar should be cut in 2 pieces and on the bias.

The BIGGEST problem is the yardage recommendation. It's about a yard to a yard and half off. I made 2 sizes bigger than the largest size and I only used 2 yards.

Fabric Used:

Wool coating from Mood in Los Angeles

Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
FBA, narrow shoulders

Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?

Probably wouldn't sew again from this pattern though I like the style

Conclusion:
I've worn it out a lot since I first made so thats a definite thumbs up. Check out my blog for more pictures.

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	michellep74 said... Nice jacket! Thanks for the tip about fabric yardage--I had been wondering about that, since it seemed like an awful lot for the style. 1/15/13 1:36 AM
	meleliza said... Very nice looking! I read your blog description too and I would love to know how you did the fba. 2/1/13 2:18 PM
	Sew4Fun said... Nice jacket and helpful review, thanks. 3/8/13 9:36 PM