Simplicity: 1719 (Misses Coat and Jacket) - Type:Coat/Jacket  | | Viewed 151 times
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| | Posted on: | 1/22/13 9:30 PM | | Last Updated: | 1/22/13 9:33 PM | | Project Photo: |  | | Pattern Photo: | 
Simplicity Pattern Info | | Pattern Rating: | Highly Recommend | | See other patterns in this category: Coat/Jacket | Available for sale on PR: $16.95 (See envelope)  | | | | Fabric: | Faux Fur [See other projects in this fabric] | | Related Links | Click on  to add a link |
| Pattern Description:
East swing coat in two lengths. I made the shorter one.
Pattern Sizing:
Multi size. I made the XL
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Not really, but I made some changes intentionally.
Were the instructions easy to follow?
I didn't really follow them because of the changes I made. I looked at them. They seemed fine.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I found the fabric first and wanted something with few seams because of the fur. I love swing coats, just a quirk of mine.
One thing I didn't like was how long the sleeves were. It would have been hard to make a muslin because my fashion fabric is so thick, I don't think a muslin would have been helpful. I ended up shortening the sleeves 4". There is a big difference from the top of sleeve to bottom, so it had to be majorly regraded. When I looked at the envelope later, I realized the sleeve was supposed to be scrunched up. That was probably why the sleeve was so long!
Fabric Used:
I call it llama fabric. Long fur that was not much fun to work with. (My workroom was covered with fur when I finished!) It has a soft knit backing.
I used a brushed tricot to underline the llama fur. I felt it would likely sag without the underlining.
I used a polyester crepe for the lining.
I used a butter suede for the front band. Even though it wasn't called for, I interfaced the band.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
As I mentioned before, I took 4" off the sleeve length.
I cut the underlining the same and loosely basted it together and sewed the fur with the tricot underlining adhered to it.
I cut the lining the same as the outer pieces, but 1-1/4" shorter for hemming.
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
I probably will, but not lined. And I think it will be cute with push-up sleeves.
Conclusion:
Once again, I have taken a simple pattern and made it difficult underlining and lining it. I just really liked the lines of the jacket for the llama fabric. I got compliments on it from strangers today. Guess that means it's a success!
After I finished, I saw the recommended fabric was fleece. Yes, that would be nice. But I do like my llama coat, even though I look like Yeti's sister 
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Oh my,that looks so cute! Nice job and thanks for the review.
1/23/13 4:42 AM
That is a fun jacket. I put it on my wish list. It does look like a mess to work with, but it turned out adorable.
1/23/13 5:28 AM
Absolutely love your jacket! the fur is fantastic, looks wonderful on you!
1/23/13 6:43 AM
It sure turned out well! I bet you'll get loads of compliments on it.
1/23/13 9:19 AM