Burda: 7735 (Coat, jacket) - Type:Coat/Jacket  | | Viewed 259 times
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| Pattern Description: Coat/jacket/hoodie pattern with three views. View A is lined and falls at mid-thigh, has shoulder princess seams, yoke, large patch pockets with flaps at hip, rounded notched collar with collar band, very wide three-button cuffs and tab belt in back.
View B is a motorcycle-style jacket that falls at hip level.
View C is short-sleeved, zip front hoodie with band at waist.
I made View A.
Pattern Sizing: 32-44. I made size 38.
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it? My pattern didn't show a back view so it was a nice surprise to find the back tab belt. The front looks the same.
Were the instructions easy to follow? They forgot to tell you to make or attach the belt but the other directions were clear and included adequate visuals.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
Like:
-More shapely than your basic trench coat.
-All rounded corners; pockets and lapels
- Three button cuff detail
-Slimming lines of the back
-Almost no fitting issues.
-Lining pattern included.
-Well-drafted pattern.
-Topstitching opportunities!
Dislike:
None
Fabric Used: Matte black silk twill fashion fabric and purple paisley silk charmeuse for the lining, both from Mood Fabrics online. Gutermann silk thread for topstitching. lined pockets and pocket flaps with black linen.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
Minor fitting changes:
-Lowered bust point .24 inch.
-Forward shoulder adjustment, about .75 inch.
-Narrow back and swayback adjustments.
-Made slightly smaller above the bust in princess seam.
-Shortened sleeve and cuff about .25 inch each.
I used Jackets for Real People and several other tailoring books and online resources, as recommended by Nancy2001 to:
-Make my own shoulder pads and sleeve heads
-Choose the appropriate weight of fusible stabilizer (I like Fashion Sewing Supply as source for this)
-Learn new construction techniques including bound buttonholes. These were my first. After a weekend of practice I found my own method (scroll through nine photos of process.
-Bagged the lining using directions and photos from Sandra Betzina's Power Sewing book.
-Eliminated second row of buttons as I read recently that double-breasted makes block-shaped women look wider in the middle.
Conclusion: Much thought went into this coat. I have to thank all of the sewists who helped me fit my muslin. Thanks to NancyK for the marvelous lining advice and the suggestion she gave to go slow and take one step at a time. Kudos Nancy2001 for information on resources. This is the most complicated sewing project I've tackled. It built my confidence greatly but did seem to take forever to complete. I'm very happy with my acheivement.
I had the garment "parts" placed on an Olfa cutting board that traveled from kitchen to bedroom to dining table, etc depending on what work space was needed. I was really getting the stink-eye from my family. We might need to throw a "coat is done" party! I made this as a travel coat but didn't realize how many miles it would clock before completion.
Back view on me.
I can't imagine why you would want to look at 10,000 photos of my coat but if you do they are here.
PS. Thanks to Chenille and Cleverkitty for moral support!
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Oh, yours is so much nicer than the pattern photo. What a GREAT looking coat. You did such a fabulous job. All of the work shows !
2/9/13 1:41 PM
BTW, waiting to see the motorcycle jacket version. You MUST make one.
2/9/13 1:41 PM
OOOH! You DO deserve a completion party! What a fabulous coat...inside and out. Super great reveiw, too. Dang, I wish it was cold enough here to warrant that time investment. You will have this for years to come. Fits you like a glove! Great work!
2/9/13 1:46 PM
WOW!! This is an amazing coat!!! I'd endure many stinkeyes if this is the result!
2/9/13 1:50 PM
Definitely throw a "coat is done" party! You deserve it! Your coat looks wonderful. I love everything about it. Great job!
2/9/13 2:32 PM
Great Review and yes it's black LOL which makes for a handsome classic coat but with so much style. The cuffs are my favorite along with the back tab belt. The fit could not be better. Time to change your skill level to advance, so much went into this coat you can't see. Love all the pictures too. I am Happy with your achievement too :) ps:the bound buttonholes is so much easier the way you did it.
2/9/13 2:45 PM
FANTASTIC COAT!!!!!!!!!!!! Great job!
2/9/13 3:32 PM
10,000 photos but I bet it looks even better IRL. Totally amazing.
2/9/13 5:27 PM
Congratulations--what an accomplishment. We are moving to colder climes in a year or so, and I already have my fabric ready for a coat. Yours will be my inspiration. You achieved great fit!
2/9/13 6:28 PM
Bravo! What an achievement --your coat turned out beautifully and you learned an amazing amount. Congratulations on creating a true sewing masterpiece. This is definitely advanced level sewing.
2/9/13 7:05 PM
Outstanding! I'm thinking "cocktails" after this baby was finished! You rocked it!
2/9/13 7:30 PM
Congratulations on a wonderful project! Fun to read your review and follow along. Maybe you received the stink-eye from your family a time or two, but I bet you gained much personal satisfaction and reward from the adventure! Looks great on you!
2/9/13 8:31 PM
Wow, wow, wow! This is so beautiful! Great workmanship!
2/9/13 8:36 PM
This is a beautiful coat, especially the back view, strangely enough. The back looks so trim and neat. Very nicely done! No doubt you'll have many more chilly days to make use of it!
2/9/13 8:57 PM
Love the lining, I wasn't expecting that as I scrolled though the photos. Amazing coat. Well worth the effort.
2/10/13 3:23 AM
That is one great coat! I feel like flying to MN and throwing a party for you! I also looked at all of the pictures. Bravo!
2/10/13 7:49 AM
What a fabulous coat! You did an amazing job with the fitting and top stitching. I love your method for bound buttonholes. I will have to try that soon.
2/10/13 10:31 AM
Gorgeous inside and out! Definitely deserve a party for this one. Thanks for all the pictures and details! Such a perfect fit - congrats again :)
2/10/13 10:50 AM
I am in AWE. This coat looks like a million bucks on you! It looks like fine RTW in the $1000+ range. It truly is a gorgeous thing, fits so well and just smacks of good taste and style. Well done! (I can't believe you even matched up the lining pieces - I love those surprise linings). Amazing and wonderful.
2/10/13 10:55 AM
What a beautiful coat! You should be proud of your accomplishment.
2/10/13 9:09 PM
Wow -- gorgeous, impeccable work. I agree with Nancy, this is advanced level work.
2/10/13 11:29 PM
Wow, this coat looks great! Really nice fit and I LOVE all the buttons!
2/11/13 12:09 PM
Barb that looks fabulous! The fit is spot on and the detail to the finishes make a simple coat spectacular! Well done. Now throw a party.
2/12/13 9:57 AM
Beautifully done. Fits as well as any Downton Abbey coat could possibly fit, and it's NOT over fitted (see the fitting discussion posts for the explanation of those comments). Congratulations!
2/12/13 8:22 PM