Vogue 9040

[charlotte]

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... 

[wrenkins]

@Acorn I tried to fix charlotte's link but I've made a Horlicks of it. Could you mend it please?

[Acorn]

I think Charlotte must have beaten me to it... 

[Missie]

Love the fabric and I'm intrigued as to how you have done the oyster card pocket.  Sounds like a great idea.

[charlotte]

I'm intrigued as to how you have done the oyster card pocket.  Sounds like a great idea.

It’s based on the idea of a ski pass pocket! Just an invisible zip in the sleeve seam...



...with a pocket bag sewn (very messily!) to the zip tape and seam allowance on the inside. It will eventually be hidden by the cuff facing and lining.

[wrenkins]

Sorry @charlotte. I think I might have been stunned by the lovliness. 

[Ohsewsimple]

Ooh nice.  What fabrics are you using?

[SkoutSews]

That's going to be stunning. I'm very impressed by your tailoring upgrades and the card pocket.

[UttaRetch]

I love the fabric and look forward to seeing the finished coat.  I looked at that Vogue, but didn't see a view I liked enough to buy. 

[Sewingsue]

That is a gorgeous coat.
Very stylish.

[charlotte]

It’s actually an upholstery fabric. Mainly polyester I assume. Definitely not the best choice for tailoring but it’s not presenting anywhere near as many problems as I was worried it might!

Part of a collaboration of a sofa brand with Monsoon apparently.



[Removed extra set of http:// from link. Acorn]

[wrenkins]

I would sit on my other sofa and just look at that. Right up my street! 

[UttaRetch]

Gorgeous.  Upholstery fabric is tricky to work and does need careful handling as well as backing.

[elisep]

Love the choice of pattern and fabric! I'm surprised that the pattern didn't already make allowances for shoulder pads and a pleat in the lining! Surprising for a vogue pattern I would have thought. I like those turn back cuffs - love those oversized sleeves but I think they'd look ridiculous on me!

I love the thought of an oyster card pocket, I might have to start incorporating that into my coats from now on! Not that I catch public transport much but you never know in the future. I'm also interested to see how you do the detachable cuffs and collar.

May I ask where you got your "Handmade by Charlotte" tags from?

[charlotte]

May I ask where you got your "Handmade by Charlotte" tags from?

The one in the picture on this thread is from Wunderlabel. They are a bit more expensive than the standard school name labels you can buy (like the one in my profile picture), but I find them better quality.