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It snowed just in time for my coat debut! I am so glad to be back here on the blog writing about one of my latest makes (and because I am so busy with teaching middle-schoolers, one of my only makes of late)!  I was asked back in September what I wanted to make for my November make and I declared... a coat ... in wool-cashmere ... and then ... whomp whomp, my sewing machine tanked and I had to get it fixed.  Fortunately, I could use my serger, so I was able to write up a post on these dresses I made , and pushed back my coat post to January, giving me time to finish all of the coat up. I spied a luscious wool/cashmere blend in a very lovely army green color*, and made a plan to make it up in any coat that would suit this somewhat heavy felted wool best.  In the end, I chose a Butterick Lisette pattern ( Butterick 6423 ), since it really makes quite a statement in a solid color, what with its huge shawl collar, unique pockets, and slightly flared opening below th...

Words cannot express how in awe I am by what these ladies came up with! I had NO idea what to expect and they have exceeded my expectations!! Great job to ALL of you.  This week's challenge will be judged my myself (Julie), Shannon from Shanni Loves  and winner of the the 2013 Fabricista Fashion Challenge, and Jen, owner and designer of Grainline Studio ! I'm stoked to have both of these fabulous ladies help me in the judging process. Jen is a surprise judge to the contestants!! Along with the criteria below, we will be sharing with each of the contestants their strengths in the garment as well as where we feel they can improve.  Winner of this challenge will receive TWO FREE patterns from Grainline Studio. Refer back to the original challenge post for what we're judging the contestants on.  **Don't forget, if you would like to participate in the challenge from the sidelines, post your finished Scout Tee on the Flickr page ! You will be en...