Just for something different – a coat McCalls 6657 View C.
We’re still feeling the cold this winter and I’ll reveal this little gem on Thursday. If you’re on Instagram you would have spotted the progress photo.
This pattern is rated easy and is not lined, however my fabric is wool so I wanted to line it. Hence this tech note post.
Lining
This coat has a facing so I’ve laid the facing onto the front pattern piece and draft the remaining lining piece with 1cm overlap for seam allowance.
I did the same to develop the centre back lining and kept the centre back seam for some lining wiggle room.
Pocket change
Pockets are the same shape for most patterns. I find they are too deep so here’s how I shorted the pocket without affecting the pocket opening and still keep the general shape too. This isn’t a huge change, it means I can reach into the base of the pocket without overreaching #petite.
Plaid matching
Then comes the plaid matching exercise as the back piece has a centre back seam. I eliminated it and cut the fabric on the fold. Then I had to line up the plaid pieces to the front.
Inside niceness
This is a coat so I made sure to add some coat trims. What you can see below is the back neck facing trim I’ve been using on this coat to double as a coat hook. Neat trick.
The lining has a centre back fold. And the trim was added on each facing piece after I sewed the lining pieces.
See you on Thursday.
velosews 
That coat is looking great. Looking forward to seeing it finished. I have ordered some calico for “our” muslin – just waiting for delivery.
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Cute jacket; and I like your purple plaid. Can't wait to see the reveal for this.
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Thanks Bella. Even Mr V likes the finished coat.
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Fantastic.
Give me a bell when you're ready:))
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ooooo!!! I can't wait to see this!!
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I've been seeing this fabric on IG and it's lovely! I cannot wait to see the final version it's going to be amazing.
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It's so cosy to wear.
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Thanks Susan.
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The trim adds a lovely inside finish. Look forward to seeing the completed jacket.
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Thanks Sarah Liz.
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Love the fabric choice and this is a great pattern.
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Thanks Sheila. I did check out your lovely version of this pattern when I researched it. Great makes by you as always.
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Thanks Kristy. There's another handy feature I add that you'll see on Thursday.
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Your fabric choice is really beautiful. I hope you finish this jacket ASAP so you can stay warm during the remainder of your winter months.
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I know. It's just so cold at the moment.
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I love this plaid and your coat is going to be gorgeous.
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I hope you like it Lori.
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