Yes I sure have been on a coat roll but that roll has now come to a standstill. Coats + toddlers who don't sleep = dissatisfaction x resentment. So it's farewell to the the coat- athon and hello to simple sewing from now on.
The back: it has one of those back band thingies - I was surprised at its high placement but this is the short coat and it would look odd at waist level.
The buttons I purchased at Salvage (a specialist vintage fabric shop here in Auckland) - I found 8 by rummaging through one of the glass jars - lucky me!
I piped the pockets and back thingy. I thought about piping a few more things but sometimes it's good to know when to stop.
I have been away for the past week in lovely sunny Nelson visiting my sister and Mum (happy birthday Mum!) The time away was wonderful and even more wonderful was sharing the care of a boisterous toddler.
Although I couldn't sew, I did pick up a few vintage patterns from the op shops and some lovely vintage fabric from Eclectic - sadly one of the pieces is moth eaten - something I quickly checked for in the store but didn't do the acid test which is holding it to the light - but I was in love - so in love with the fabric and we all know - love, even fabric love, is blind.
From left to right: polished cotton (Eclectic) houndstooth pinwale cord (Salvage) moth eaten rayon which I will carefully cut around (Eclectic). So expect to see these lovely prints made up some time soon(ish).
I love that coat. I just don't have the patience for coats. I'm totally jealous.
ReplyDeleteOh dear. My word verificatin is "manfeti". Um. Is that like, when "It's Raining Men"?
Nice job Mary Nanna! Love all the piping detail. Hope your back is feeling better!!
ReplyDeleteOooh, that is gorgeous! I love the just-a-few-things piped look too. It really makes the design pop rather than making the whole thing look a bit busy.
ReplyDeleteHope the toddler gets his act together shortly. Lack of sleep is the Worst Thing Ever. End of story :-(
Another gorgeous coat...we wouldn't expect anything else. If I was you, I would spend hours admiring that pocket. I would keep returning to my wardrobe for another look.
ReplyDeleteYour piping is superb and the coat looks fabulous!
ReplyDeleteHope you get your sleep back soon!
Beautiful coat!! I love those back band thingies. I wonder if they have a name?
ReplyDeleteGood luck with your little one, and if you have any sleep tips, we could use them over here, too!
Such a beautiful coat! And I think you're right - you have the perfect amount of piping!
ReplyDeleteI have a thing for tweed coats especially when they are in fun colors. The details are spectacular again! And great choice of buttons.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coat! You should enjoy wearing it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That's a very pretty pattern, and the color is great on you.
ReplyDeleteSuch a smart coat, and perfect amount of piping. I sympathise with the lack of sleep. Mercifully I don't clearly remember this stage due to the total fog induced by sleep deprivation, but it does end eventually.
ReplyDeleteIt's really cute. I particularly like that collar shape and the raglan sleeves give nice shoulders. I almost sound like a sew-er. We're off to visit Hayes Engineering in Otarehua tommorrow. It's a historic site and this is one of their rarer 'working' open days. If nothing else, a day out in the school holidays freshens everybody up a bit.
ReplyDeleteMaryAnna _ I really think that Auckland is not cold enough for you to get good use from all your coats!!!
ReplyDeleteThis one I agree is truly lovely.
Such a beautiful coat! Great job.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coat, and fabric is fantastic! Now I have another pattern that I must acquire...;)
ReplyDeleteReally feeling appreciation for that fabric! The tweediness and the color. It has such great shape and proportions for you -- a perfect pattern, I guess!
ReplyDeleteI'm going to start calling you the coat lady! Great job. I love that color on you too.
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