Alice in Hong Kong coat

[Manuela]

I finished the coat yesterday. It reminds me of happier times in Hong Kong and making it provided a much needed mental escape from reality.
The fabric was designed by a friend of mine and printed locally. I lined the coat (or coat dress, it can be worn either way) with teal coloured Bemberg Ambience.

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I matched front and back yokes as much as I could, so they don’t look out of place.

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... I matched the centre back seam too - I really believe it is worth doing

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[Puzzler]

Woooow!    You are sure to turn heads wearing that.
What back seam? 

[snoozi soozi]

Wowzers, that's a beautiful garment @Manuela 

[Fiona M]

Absolutely stunning!  Love the fabric too.

[Ploshkin]

That's stunning and your pattern matching is  exemplary.  Enjoy wearing it.

[Nevis5]

Gosh that's exceptional, @Manuela ! So glad you have found some peace in making it.  I hope you enjoy wearing it as much.  Take care x

[Flobear]

What a fabulous piece of work, Manuela. And unique, too. Congratulations!

[WildAtlanticWay]

Wow, wow, wow. 
That coat’s absolutely gorgeous, such a beautifully detailed print.
You will really stand out wearing that.

[Silver Rose]

So beautiful @Manuela , you'll look wonderful in it.

[Kittensposies]

That’s stunning!

[sewmuchmore]

What can I say apart from fabulous, oh and I really want that fabric, green with envy.

[UttaRetch]

Beautifully done.  This is what's so great about being able to make your own clothes.

[Gernella]

Woooow!    You are sure to turn heads wearing that.
What back seam? 

I'll second that

[Manuela]

Thank you everybody. I wore the coat to school today, and the year 7 kids stated:' Oh, that's Alice.' Then they looked closer and were very taken by the fact that Alice is actually in Hong Kong - the numerals on the clock face are in Chinese, the high rises of the Hong Kong skyline are clearly identifiable , etc. They are now all very curious ad exited about Design and Technology and I got a lot of street credit.

[sewingj]

@Manuela   I really wish I`d had a teacher like you!