Did you think I was done with chartreuse? Well...I'm not! I decided to add another level of gray and chartreuse to the suit I made back in December (see here).
As soon as I saw this wool and cashmere double faced coating by Michael Kors I knew I had to have it. It was offered in several color combos, but quite a few are sold out. Check out the available colors and all the other amazing coating fabrics here. When it arrived I was blown away, not just by the colors (which I already knew I loved), but by the softness of the brushed finish. It's divine!
Since this wool is double faced I knew I had to make something that would show both sides. I initially thought of a belted cape, like McCalls 6209, but ultimately decided on Butterick 6244. Not only does the waterfall collar show both sides, but thanks to the flat felled seams it is also reversible.
It you haven't sewn flat felled seams it's surprisingly simple, if a bit time consuming. I will note that it is a bit trickier on heavier materials (like this wool). Start by sewing your seam as usual then follow the steps below.
I find the French seam easier to sew as it eliminates the cutting step, but both have their uses. Are you meticulous about your inside finishings? What's your favorite seam finish?
See you next month!
Tiffany
TipStitched.com
It you haven't sewn flat felled seams it's surprisingly simple, if a bit time consuming. I will note that it is a bit trickier on heavier materials (like this wool). Start by sewing your seam as usual then follow the steps below.
- Trim one side of the seam allowance to 1/4"
- Fold the longer seam allowance over the trimmed side to the seam stitching
- Fold over encasing the trimmed seam allowance
- Edgestitch the seam
- Finished flat seam
- Sew wrong sides together with a little less than have the called for seam allowance (here about 1/4" due to the 5/8" seam). Press the seam
- Flip the seam so that the right sides are together.
- Pin and sew the seam with a slightly larger that half of the seam allowance 3/8" (or just enough to encase the raw edges from the other side.)
- Now there is a clean seam on the right side and a encased seam on the wrong side.
I find the French seam easier to sew as it eliminates the cutting step, but both have their uses. Are you meticulous about your inside finishings? What's your favorite seam finish?
Tiffany
TipStitched.com
Just Wow!
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DeleteJust gorgeous! I purchased some of the Michael Kors Wool as well. I just love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Which color did you grab?
Deletewow that looks great. How clever to make it reversible. Definitely worth the effort
ReplyDeleteThank you. It definitely was worth it.
DeleteI purchased this too! Are the front edges left raw?
ReplyDeleteThey're are currently, but they are fraying. So I'm either going to have to bind them in bias, serge or do a narrow hem.
DeleteThat is a beautiful outfit! I bought the mango/oatmeal colorway and I am trying to choose a
ReplyDeletepattern to use both sides. The hand of this wool/cashmere is just wonderful.
Doesn't it feel amazing?! I definitely vote reversible if possible or something with a hi-low hem.
DeleteYour coat, simply put, is absolutely stunning & looks beautiful on you.
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