Vogue Patterns: 8626 (OUTERWEAR)  - Type:Coat/Jacket  |
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| Reviewed by: | mnitts | 
| About mnitts | | UNITED KINGDOM | | Member since: 10/2/11 | | Reviews written: 20 | | Sewing skills:Intermediate | | Favored by: 5 people | | patterns reviewed: 20 | | Bio: more... |
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| Posted on: | 2/17/13 10:34 AM |
| Last Updated: | 2/17/13 10:39 AM |
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| Pattern Rating: | Easy & Great for Beginners |
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| Fabric: | Wool Tweed [See other projects in this fabric] |
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Pattern Description:
Lined coats in two lengths. I made view B (mid knee length). A-line without collar, close fitting with princess seams, back pleats, long sleeves with elbow dart and topstitching trim. I also added piping as a feature.
Pattern Sizing:
16-24
Did it look like the photo/drawing on the pattern envelope once you were done sewing with it?
Yes
Were the instructions easy to follow?
Yes, although I was working with "Jackets for Real People" in an attempt to learn some tailoring techniques.
What did you particularly like or dislike about the pattern?
I don't love the finished pattern. I like the back on the finished garment. I am not so keen on the front. But it is very easy to sew.
Fabric Used:
Wool tweed? (tumble dried with damp towels and steam pressed prior to cutting). Don't know exactly what composition the lining is exactly, but it was able to withstand a lot of pressing heat! The piping was made from a snakeskin effect manmade fabric of some kind.
Pattern alterations or any design changes you made:
No pattern alterations as such. I cut my usual size for the bodice and one size larger for the skirt portion. This coat was an attempt for me to learn some tailoring skills, and so, for the first time, I:
-Inserted a backstay
-Made bound buttonholes
-Used the "quick" method of setting sleeves in (using a strip of linen)
-Inserted piped lining and piping as a feature on some of the outside seams
-Bagged the lining
Would you sew it again? Would you recommend it to others?
No, I probably won't sew this again, but I would recommend to others, but it is OOP now.
Conclusion:
It's a nice simple pattern for me to have practised my tailoring techniques on, and I wore it out today and it was comfortable and kept me warm.
More details/ pictures on my blog.
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Read your blog and enjoyed sharing your journey. Though the picture here is minimal, the photos on your blog highlight the coat. The fit is excellent, and the back is beautiful. Have you considered a detachable collar--perhaps fur or velvet or a very plain scarf at the neck? The back is just too pretty and your work too good to be relegated to the back of the closet. Find something for the front that makes it work for you.
2/17/13 11:05 AM
Your coat is stunning and looks fantastic on you!
2/17/13 11:17 AM
Your coat is really beautiful. The fabric is lovely.
2/18/13 9:56 AM