I’m making a coat -
V9040 View E with the length of View B.
I thought I would make it up “out the packet” with just a back waist adjustment, but already I am adding:
- an invisible zip Oyster card pocket in the sleeve
- a back neck facing with hanging chain
- a zipped welt pocket in the front facing
- a canvas back stay
- a petersham ribbon waist stay to the lining
- a pleat in the back lining
- shoulder pads made from quilt batting
- detachable faux fur collar and cuffs
I’ve also done a hem facing instead of the regular hem, changed the shape of the collar slightly so it has a blunter edge, used a thread-covered fur hook and eye instead of the snaps, done a narrow shoulder adjustment and lengthened the pockets. I underlined all the lining pieces with cotton lawn because my lining fabric was more ‘dress weight’ than ‘coat weight).
If you’re going to do something, you might as well do it properly...