Winter means going to rugby matches and wearing a decent coat is a must hence McCalls 6657 using a wool plaid from Minerva Crafts UK. I’ve paired this coat with my Minerva jeans Vogue 8774.
This fabric kept grabbing my attention when I visited Minerva Crafts in June. It’s got the colours I wear but plaid/checks. I’ve never used this type of plaid before – until now.
It’s lovely in real life.
McCalls 6657 is made for large checks and plaids so I took a chance and made View C with no test version. I know – daring right?
McCalls gives you the dimensions on the pattern pieces for bust, waist and hips. I made Extra small at the bust and waist and used Small for the hips.
The adjustments:
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Side seam pocket view with double belt loops |
- Roll shoulder adjustment
- Raised the pocket by 2.5cm
- Decreased the pocket bag depth by 2cm
- Eliminated the centre back seam to cater for fabric lines
- Added facing trim and coat hook trim
- Added double belt loops on the side seams to keep the belt secure
- Added lining
All the tech notes are here.
McCalls 6657 is an unlined jacket so you only need to purchase the fabric and a few packs of binding from Minerva Crafts. This pattern has been in my pattern stash for ages, staring at me.
While trawling through the fabrics with Sam and the Minerva bloggers at Minerva in June, I didn’t have any pattern in mind when I ordered this fabric so I took a punt to get the fabric, lining and metal clasps.
We worked out that I’d need my coat length, sleeve length and 30cm for a collar and pockets. I had just enough to get every piece I needed.
The metal clasps are hand sewn on. I’ve been resewing them a few times so the fit is right without the closure looking tight or falling open because they’re too close.
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Also wearing Vogue 8774 jeans and CJ patterns cowl tunic |
I think I’m ready to wear a few more layers underneath this coat when head off to the rugby. We have a weekend in the ‘Outback’ soon so this coat is going to be worn a lot this winter.
Thank you again Minerva Crafts for having such lovely fabrics and notions.
Lovely fabric and I love the shape of the collar. Look how well you got all the plaid to line up! Another lovely coat. It really suits you.
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Look at that plaid matching! Another classy classic!
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Yes! This coat is perfection. I really am digging the clasps.
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That is a gorgeous coat. Love the clasps and the stripe matching on the collar is perfect. Just what is needed for our cold weather. Hair is looking spectacular too.
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The coat is lovely and just what you need for rugby watching especially if said game is after dark!
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Thanks Janelle. I love this coat. It's such a classic fabric and style.
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I was so thrilled they matched.
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Thanks Kathy. Now I'm looking to add clasps to 'everything'.
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Thank my hairdresser for the 'do'.
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Thanks Andrea. We have a habit of going to night games.
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Your jacket is wonderful and will be perfect for rugby. Excellent job on the plaid matching.
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Thanks Lori. I'm hoping to blend in at the rugby now.
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Looks like the perfect rugby coat! It can get pretty darn cold in the stands.
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Your coat looks wonderful. Those metal clasps are spot on for this garment!
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Awesome plaid matching Maria, very impressive! I hope it keeps you super warm because the only thing worse in my books than watching the rugby is being cold while doing it!
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It looks great! I love plaid coats so much ❤ Great job on matching the plaid too - I know how big of a pain that really is!!
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This is wonderful Maria. Your plaid matching is spot on, and the fabric is every bit as lovely as I remember it from the Minerva meet up.
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Great pattern matching. 🙂
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Love the vibrant check. That is a great winter coat! 🙂
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Thanks Judie. It does get cold at those games.
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Thanks. I tend to offer to get food and drinks so I don't get bored at the games.
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Thanks Dorothy. The clasps are easy to sew on too.
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Thanks Amy. I had just enough fabric to match each point too.
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Hi Sam. It is lovely to sew and wear. This fabric just kept staring at the Minerva meet up saying 'take me home'.
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Thanks HC:)
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Thanks Anita.
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You did a fabulous job and looks great on you.
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Great looking winter coat, you have done an excellent job in pattern matching.
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Great coat – Melbourne storm? I'm a Sydney Swans girl but I can't come at a red and white coat!
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I never thought of Melbourne Storm. My nephew will be stoked. Now if I see some red/white coating, I'll send you a txt.
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Thanks.
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Thanks Sheila. I still love your versions of this pattern.
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Nice job on the plaid matching. I love these colours together and they look great on you.
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Sewing it up without testing is definitely daring (but it paid off, apparently). I do that too, but more because I'm lazy than because I'm daring. The fabric is perfect for the coat and I really like the interesting metal clasps. Overall, it has a great shape – not too long or too short.
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Thanks Allison. This was fun to cut out and see how they really did line up!
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Thanks Joy. I do have an element of 'lazy' in me and I do try to ignore it.
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