Here is the coat I made for the BurdaStyle book!
I made it in the summer of 2010. So long ago! I had a crazy week of sewing to get it finished in time for the deadline while working fulltime. I was up til 6:30am on the day I had to send it. Then my lovely friend Adorjan got up really early to take photos of me before the courier picked it up.
Budapest was already hot at 8:30am and I was wandering around the city in a wool coat...
I got my coat back when I went to New York for the book launch party in November and I have been wearing it every day since.
I got sent this lovely green wool from Pendelton.
Modifications:
I lengthened the bodice 7cm.
I lengthened the sleeves too.
I made a half circle skirt. I love circle skirts, I love the way they move. I made a facing for the hem.
Topstitching on all the bodice seams.
Extra buttons. I think too many. With triangular bound buttonholes.
I had to learn how to do regular bound buttonholes for the inside. Triangular ones are easier!
I made it in the summer of 2010. So long ago! I had a crazy week of sewing to get it finished in time for the deadline while working fulltime. I was up til 6:30am on the day I had to send it. Then my lovely friend Adorjan got up really early to take photos of me before the courier picked it up.
Budapest was already hot at 8:30am and I was wandering around the city in a wool coat...
I got my coat back when I went to New York for the book launch party in November and I have been wearing it every day since.
I got sent this lovely green wool from Pendelton.
Modifications:
I lengthened the bodice 7cm.
I lengthened the sleeves too.
I made a half circle skirt. I love circle skirts, I love the way they move. I made a facing for the hem.
Topstitching on all the bodice seams.
Extra buttons. I think too many. With triangular bound buttonholes.
I had to learn how to do regular bound buttonholes for the inside. Triangular ones are easier!
Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous coat! You've done an amazing job, I just love it. The triangular bound buttonholes are an especially nice detail.
ReplyDeleteThe whole piece is STUNNING! I love the color, length, and those amazing bound buttonholes! Perfect!
ReplyDeleteSuch a beautiful and classic coat! Love the fresh mint green color! =)
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By the way, it's so nice to see your coat in pictures!