Well, I'm working hard on my coat, but as you know, coats are not sewn in a week. Here's how it's going. Resolved the dart issue by putting in a second dart to take the fullness, the same size and length as the original, but running from the lower bodice piece. How many attempts, um, well 2 muslins, and 2 attempts with the fashion fabric that got ditched. (shifted the dart a number of times to find the best spot) Oh and to answer your question Gail, this is a 1975 retro McCalls pattern, long since out of print, sent to me by blogging buddy Geek Sewing.
Antoinette asked how the jacket fastened at the top. I used cotton twill, but now I know what webbing is, (Thanks Katherine) I can see why you'd need something more robust. Doesn't matter, will never get used anyway. Oh and no, I did not quilt it myself, the fabric comes like that. (Also from Global fabrics, and I highly recommend it as being very warm and shower proof)
Jenni from across the road asked about my lining. It's from Global Fabrics, who are now having their 40% off sale. It's not specifically lining acetate, but one acetate is as good, if not more expensive as the other. Will never sew polyester linings again, they wear out too quick and of all mending chores, replacing lining is the most onerous.
The sausage dog header? Well, it will not surprise you to learn that I have an extensive hand crafted (by me) collection of Wiener craft. Here's another piece, a pot plate. And yes, it's a boy.
I absolutely love this coat. I might even beg for a tracing of the pattern. I'd love to make a spring coat in printed drill cotton.
ReplyDeleteWow, it is looking SUPREMO. I am so impressed.
ReplyDeletePS. Good to see the weiner craft making a show on your blog.
Um, I might regret asking this, but why wiener dogs? I know they're cute and all, but they seem a bit, um, unlikely an obsession! (Like any of mine are any more likely!)
ReplyDeleteCoat is looking good. Does it have an outing planned?
Oh the answer is very innocent actually, I lived in Eastern Europe for a number of years and they are the dogs of choice in the former prussian empire. They are so cute, and so silly. What's not to love?
ReplyDeleteI love wiener dogs - cute and silly are two of favourite attributes for all things ...
ReplyDeleteLooking good! Love that it's sewn from a vintage pattern and that makes me triply curious to know what it will look like done.
ReplyDeleteYou know, we didn't find out baby gender till my son was born. The 20-week ultrasound photo was blurry as they tend to be, and a smart-alecky pal who knew we were waiting to find out gender pointed out a smudge at where the baby's crotch might have been and said, "Oh yeah, it's a boy." I denied it. But he was right. I never did ask my obstetrician if she accidentally gave away the big secret at week 20.
Looking forward to seeing how the coat comes out. I have made a couple of vintage patterns, but this one and couple of other I have seen lately make me want to do some more...
ReplyDeleteI love the retro coat! I am going to make a vintage one this winter. It is coming along nicely and I can't wait to see it finished. And I adore your header!
ReplyDeleteAwesome Weiner Craft. Looking forward to seeing some more.
ReplyDeleteI'm a bummed right now... so bummed that I can't think of a nice comment besides...
ReplyDelete... nice wieners.
Gaaawwwd. I just failed miserably on my dress.
That's the best mosaic I've ever seen.
ReplyDeleteI love the wiener dog mosaic. Is there anything you can't do?? Colours (and appendage) are great.
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