It’s cold. My feet are cold, so this impromptu overlayer using Butterick 6062 came about.
This isn’t the way the pattern is drafted.
I used View A as my basic block; adding a wide collar; used the full sleeve length; lengthening the jacket to cover me up but kept the big pockets.
The main fabric was a remnant I bought at Addicted 2 Fabric. The contrasting sleeves are also a wool remnant from my fabric stash. The day I bought this fabric, I was freezing in Canberra and I was really close to using this fabric as a blanket.
This coat is a warm layer and it’s not too unstructured. There are darts in the pattern and I’ve not use them.
I had enough fabric to make the collar but not the under collar.
So I used the sleeve fabric for the under collar.
We had a wee bit of fog yesterday morning, hence these photos, although I’m not feeling cold anymore.
That is a lovely coat and covers the tush too. Very nice. Definitely needed in this weather. That fabric looks diving. Love the zip front.
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Great timing to finish this coat. It does look very warm.
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Love how you made this jacket so original. I especially like collars with contrasting underlayer! Loving the foggy photo shoot too! 🙂
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I can't believe you've made something gorgeous with that fabric already! It looks fantastic. So warm.
Love that first photo – very industrial and grungy!
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Love your jacket and I'm glad it keeps you warm.
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The zipper cuts out the button/buttonhole dilemma.
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I wore this coat all Saturday – It kept me toasty.
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Thanks. As soon a the fog hit, I was ready for this shot. I love how the fog works well with my coat;)
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Michelle, I'm still smiling from the great time we all had at CBRfrocktails so I just couldn't leave this fabric on the stash.
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Me too. I hope you're enjoying Summer Tomasa.
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That looks very cosy and such a clever use of the base pattern to create the jacket you wanted. When I was growing up in the UK I assumed that Australia was permanently hot and sunny – a visit soon put me straight!! Glad you've warmed up a bit!
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I really need to take a page from your book and use up my stash pieces! Lovely coat Maria and it looks so cozy!
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What a great use of stash fabrics. The jacket looks perfect for colder weather and your foggy backdrop was just the right ticket for showcasing it!
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A perfect jacket to match the weather. It looks very cozy indeed and like it will shake a fist at the chilly fog. The added collar is a nice touch too!
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A perfect jacket to match the weather. It looks very cozy indeed and like it will shake a fist at the chilly fog. The added collar is a nice touch too!
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A perfect jacket to match the weather. It looks very cozy indeed and like it will shake a fist at the chilly fog. The added collar is a nice touch too!
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Great coat Maria. I'm not unhappy to be here in Portugal missing the Sydney chill.
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Great coat Maria. I'm not unhappy to be here in Portugal missing the Sydney chill.
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Thanks so much Shannon.
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I certainly had the opportunity to fit in this make Margo.
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