You guys get a double bonus today because not only is this my first post but it is also my first made garment for 2016! WhooooHoooo! I'm starting with this Spring outerwear piece or should I say pieces. I used Mimi G's Simplicity 1016 pattern Views A&B. This is a coat you can have fun with. Is it a coat or a cape? Is it a coat with a cape? Yes, yes and yes.
I purchased this fabric before I knew what I wanted to make, that's a normal course of action on my part. If you know me or have seen my work, you know that I'm all about bold prints, the bolder the better and don't even get me started talking about mixing prints. So when I saw this Maggy London print I was in love. (They had about 20 yards on hand when I made this post.) HERE and HERE are other fabric options as well.) I originally thought maybe a blazer and a wide leg pant but then I decided that I needed to use some of my NEW patterns, because I only have like a zillion unopened patterns. So that is why I picked this coat as my first project. I did also purchase this lime green J. Crew voile cotton fabric for my lining, which was on clearance a few months ago.
I purchased this fabric before I knew what I wanted to make, that's a normal course of action on my part. If you know me or have seen my work, you know that I'm all about bold prints, the bolder the better and don't even get me started talking about mixing prints. So when I saw this Maggy London print I was in love. (They had about 20 yards on hand when I made this post.) HERE and HERE are other fabric options as well.) I originally thought maybe a blazer and a wide leg pant but then I decided that I needed to use some of my NEW patterns, because I only have like a zillion unopened patterns. So that is why I picked this coat as my first project. I did also purchase this lime green J. Crew voile cotton fabric for my lining, which was on clearance a few months ago.
This pattern was fairly easy to sew and if you need visual sewing help, MimiG has tutorials for all her patterns which is super cool. I did peep this one so that I would be able to say it is helpful. If you're a beginning sewist, then this would be a bonus for you, click HERE. I made this coat in all of 4 sewing hours, which does not include prep time.
I fell in love with the sleeve installation for this coat. It was the highlight of this pattern for me. The finish gives the coat a professional look
Pocket detail:
Shoulder detail:
I love the coat,
I love the cape and I love the look.
I hope you do too.
Until the next time!
Deuces!
I love the fabric and the coat. I would definitely rock this (even at sixty years young)!
ReplyDeleteYou darn sure can rock this at 60! Thanks Cathy!
DeleteI love the pattern and the fabrics really make. It is beautiful
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DeleteGood job Sew Sister !!!
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DeleteMichelle - I saw that fabric and thought about it and thought about, finally not buying it because what could I do with such a large print. Well dayum if you didn't answer that question! The coat is stunning...absolutely amazingly beautiful! And of course Mori is wearing it!!! Fantastic job as usual!
ReplyDeleteThanks Carolyn. I can't resist a big print to save my life! When I saw this draped on the table I was sold, sold, sold.
DeleteGreat coat and professionally sewn.
ReplyDeleteWords I want to live by, thanks!
DeleteOh Michelle! I adore your take on this Mimi G. coat. Living in the Caribbean, I have no need for anything like this unless I'm travelling during the winter seasons, and so, I've never really given it much thought other than thinking it was standard Mimi G. brilliance. But, you have taken this to a WHOLE NEW LEVEL!! Great work! And Mori does seem a bit more excited modelling this than the amazing African Pot Luck Dress. LOL
ReplyDeleteOh Abigail you have jokes! But true! Thanks so much for your kind words! [I'm over here cheesing like the Cheshire Cat!]
DeleteLucky Mori! That is stunning!
ReplyDeleteAhhh forget about Mori just look at the coat! Just kidding that girl is super lucky and for the stunning part I would say she takes after her Momma, but she doesn't look anything like me! Thanks Sandy in CA!
DeleteLovely!
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DeleteBeautiful! The fabric is such a fun print.
ReplyDeleteYes it is such great print and the coat ain't half bad either.
DeleteWow! Fabulous coat!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kelly
DeleteRetro gorgeous!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Faye!
DeleteI love your style and your personality...it shines through in your posts.
ReplyDeleteYou got me over here with a lump in my throat! That is so cool of you to say....wait are you talking about me or Mori? Either way thank you from the both of us...stay tuned.
DeleteFantastic! The vibrant colors are perfect for this style! And so perfectly made. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteThank you, the coat didn't require much styling at all.
DeleteI am in love with this coat and the print is fabulous. Keep up the good work and I'm happy to see you with Fabricmart.
ReplyDeleteKaren Thanks a bunch I'm so happy to be here!
DeleteThis is an absolutely beautiful coat! Great work!
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DeleteThanks so much Vanessa!
DeleteLove!!!!! Such a great fabric choice!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Kathy, I looovvveee this fabric too!
DeleteLove!!!!! Such a great fabric choice!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteThat's so cute! Love the cape and the cheery fabric!
ReplyDeleteThis coat is fabulous and this print is brilliant, can I have this coat? Great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Michelle, I came across you on fabric mart by accident. I recognized the photo of your daughter in this lovely coat from sewing.patternreview.com That's so awesome for you to be featured as a Fabricista! Congratulations and good luck! Your work is amazing! Jeanette L.
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