Sewing coats and jackets are my fav. It was a simple choice to make Simple Sew’s Trench Coat this month to welcome our warmer weather.I love strong colours so I zeroed into the strongest Liberty colour-way print (MILLINERB) from White Tree Fabrics UK as the basis of this trench.Granted, this lawn wouldn't be a coat choice … Continue reading Trench coat wrapped
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A finished trench coat
All I wanted was a strong coloured single breasted trench coat that needed the least amount of hand sewing possible. The lining is machine sewn to the coat and I hand sewed the buttons and some of the buttohole detailing - and that was it.Here are the previous trenchcoat posts:Trenchcoat sewingJalie city coat trench : … Continue reading A finished trench coat
m5525 – hip pockets
Do you add welts to pockets on your hips if you really don't want to draw attention to your hips. Common sense dictates that you wouldn't but I have. My boss often says common sense isn't that common. I know he was talking to me:)Issue 1On this pattern, the pocket placement sits on my thighs. Who does … Continue reading m5525 – hip pockets
Peony Pt1 – Spring test
I like using indie patterns and sewing their styles during a sewalong is part of the fun. Sewing is fun - most of the time. Just don't say 'bound buttonholes' too loudly at the moment. Just taking a moment away from the trench journey. Just for a moment and to relieve your boredom.My first Colette … Continue reading Peony Pt1 – Spring test
M5525 – da hood
The Minoru jacket had a hood in the collar so I've taken the hood pattern to use it on this trench. Why not read the sewalong instructions that Tasia has done? I've lined this version with red binding.The red lining was used to prepare the welt / zip opening. Tasia has a more impressive and professional version … Continue reading M5525 – da hood
Trench coat sewing
Is it time for a trench coat? A slow sew-along maybe with no real end date? The ads for trench coats are everywhere.Renata, Sharon and I have been talking about making a trench coat for a few months. I'm ready to tackle this so if you are, let me know or just keep an eye … Continue reading Trench coat sewing
