The minute I saw this red wool melton on Fabric Mart's site, I knew I had to make another winter coat. It's only October, but with cold weather rapidly approaching, the sooner I started making this, the better.
Last year, I used a mustardy colored wool melton to make a duffle-type coat, and it was so wonderful to sew with that I went for the same type of fabric for this make. There is still some of this candy-apple red wool available and some other colors as well. http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Candy-Red-Wool-Polyester-Melton-Coating-58W.html
I was a tad bit worried: this coat has six bound button holes and with the thickness of this fabric, I wondered how they'd turn out. I practiced several and found they worked perfectly with this fabric. Just take your time and sew carefully and you'll get a good result.
Yes, those are real working bound button holes on the cuff!
What good is a winter coat with a boring lining? I want to liven up my winter and choose this dark brown, polka-dot fabric by Maggy London. It is sold out now, but I believe it was a silk blend. It was really nice to cut out and sew together. Sorry that photo is blurry, but you get the idea!
Don't be afraid of using a heavier weight wool for your winter outerwear. My Viking has zero issues sewing this.
Here is a link to the pattern I used: Vogue 1562
Thanks for reading!
Sue from Ilove2sew!
Enjoy the action shots!
Last year, I used a mustardy colored wool melton to make a duffle-type coat, and it was so wonderful to sew with that I went for the same type of fabric for this make. There is still some of this candy-apple red wool available and some other colors as well. http://www.fabricmartfabrics.com/Candy-Red-Wool-Polyester-Melton-Coating-58W.html
I was a tad bit worried: this coat has six bound button holes and with the thickness of this fabric, I wondered how they'd turn out. I practiced several and found they worked perfectly with this fabric. Just take your time and sew carefully and you'll get a good result.
Yes, those are real working bound button holes on the cuff!
What good is a winter coat with a boring lining? I want to liven up my winter and choose this dark brown, polka-dot fabric by Maggy London. It is sold out now, but I believe it was a silk blend. It was really nice to cut out and sew together. Sorry that photo is blurry, but you get the idea!
Don't be afraid of using a heavier weight wool for your winter outerwear. My Viking has zero issues sewing this.
Here is a link to the pattern I used: Vogue 1562
Thanks for reading!
Sue from Ilove2sew!
Enjoy the action shots!
I think that coat is one of the best looking garments you've ever made! Wonderful color, excellent bound buttonholes and welt pockets. Plus, it looks great on you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coat and wonderful job with the construction. It looks very festive.
ReplyDeleteI love red and I'm really digging this coat.
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