I am joining in the "Make a Garment a Month Challenge" that Sarah Liz is hosting over at SarahLizSewStyle. The premise is simple. Sew for yourself (I usually and selfishly do). Decide on a project at the beginning of the month (I can do that). Blog about it (I can do that too!). I like these challenges/sew-alongs because it's a great way to find new blogs to read. I have 354 blogs in Feedly, and there is always room for more!
So here is my October project: I am going to make another Simplicity 2057 jacket (yes, I know...the pink coat isn't done yet--but only buttonholes are left!). This one will be made from a dark brown suiting that I bought in India and will be even shorter than my pink coat and fall at my high hip. I will also use the stand collar instead of the round one.
So here is my October project: I am going to make another Simplicity 2057 jacket (yes, I know...the pink coat isn't done yet--but only buttonholes are left!). This one will be made from a dark brown suiting that I bought in India and will be even shorter than my pink coat and fall at my high hip. I will also use the stand collar instead of the round one.
I cut my fabric yesterday and I'm going to time how long it takes me to make this one. I'm curious to see how quickly I can whip it out when I'm not hand basting interfacing or pad stitching a collar or catch stitching my seam allowances down. I'm expecting it to be a "quick" make! This will also be my entry in the PatternReview Lined Jacket Contest.
Hi Meigan - it's nice to "meet "you. I'm just adding you to the blog roll.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great coat - it will be fantastic for both challenges. I'll be popping over to check how it's going :)
You're a coat maniac! :)
ReplyDeleteHa ha ha! Very true. And the pink coat...it's done. Just finished it a few minutes ago. :)
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