My littlest niece (LN) had her birthday (see desserts) and she chose a white faux fur for her jacket. I know that white fur will get dirty but as I said to her Mum when she smiled at LN’s fur choice, “We can always dye it later.”
I’ve been following 21 wale because she sews great gear for very young growing family so I thought that sewing for this 8 year old was doable.
This test version is a floral denim that had been sitting in my stash. Why test the pattern? I wanted to check the construction before I cut into the fur.
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| Can you see the coat handle on the inside collar? |
I decided to sew the zipper in the front before sewing in the sleeves because I didn’t want the front opening to be wonky or have to battle with the full coat when sewing in the front zip.
Once the zipper was sewn in I attached the lining and then flat sewed in the sleeves, finished the side seams and hemmed the sleeves and jacket.
Both jackets have a coat handle to hang these coats anywhere.
I’ve whitened the pic below so you can see the true colours of the fur and how the fur lines up.
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Precious! Your LN is a little fashionista! I would love a coat like that. 🙂
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Gorgeous coat, your LN is a lucky girl.
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LN is so happy with her faux fur!
I actually liked both versions, the denim and the faux.
Make me one? 🙂
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What a great coat – LN is right to be as thrilled with it as she looks. Gorgeous.
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You have got to be the best auntie ever! This coat is rad!!!
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Wow, I love both of these coats. It must have made your day to see the smile on your niece's face. Adorable!
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The fur coat looks gorgeous – I would have a smile as wide as your niece's if someone made me one!
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Beautiful coat Maria! And LN looks stoked! 🙂
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Gorgeous! What a lucky gal.
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So glad your LN loves her new fur coat, it looked so good when I saw it!
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What a good Auntie you are! The white fur is so sweet! I'm sure she is thrilled!
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The fur coat is fabulous – that's not something you could just go out and buy! I'm glad the Young Image pattern worked out well; I've made just one of their kids' patterns. I actually quite like the denim coat, especially with the fun pattern placement. Your niece has a lucky friend!
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So cute!
Is fur appropriate for Sydney's climate? Never mind. People wear fur in LA.
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This is so cute, I'd be flashing that lining every chance I got if I was your LN!
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Thanks everyone. She does love this coat and I loved making it for her.
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Personally, I think it is the job of Aunties to make birthday impractical dream clothes that Mums would not buy for very sensible reasons ;). That amazing fur jacket fits firmly into this category. It will also look awesome in a different colour after the inevitable.. What a great Auntie you are. .
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You are such an amazing Auntie! The coat is fabulous and your niece looks so pleased!
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Wow, that's impressive! I've still yet to attempt a jacket because I'm terrified! Nice job! 🙂 Lisa
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