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Title: New coat
Post by: dolcevita on October 26, 2020, 14:56:22 PM
I've fancied a white coat for a few years now and have had some winter white wool melton coating resting in my stash for some time. In these horrible times, I didn't want anything too serious or formal and so when I got the September Burda issue I was drawn to the white coat in there. I'm not the ideal shape for a cocoon silhouette (pear) but I just about got away with it on the grading. It's such a fun coat, I really wanted to make it work.

The pattern is Burda, #116 from the September 2020 issue. The design is mostly quite simple but it's got some funky sleeve detail going on that gives a really unusual sleeve shape. I fused the entire coat with soft woven interfacing as it's the kind of shape that needs to retain its structure. This also helped any concerns I had with the strong colour of my lining showing through. I also washed both the wool and the lining before making. It's a white coat - need I say more!

The only thing that took time were the bits of handsewing. I prickstitched the facing on the inside as I wanted to ensure that the seam line ran slightly along the inner edge - having it directly on the edge would have taken away from the minimalist look of the coat, I think. I did the same for the sleeve hems. I also prickstitched the lining to the facing, again, just to keep everything where it should be. Other than that, it was just the hems as usual and adding the giant snaps for the front closure.

I'm planning a blouse with a hood to go with this, as I really like the look of this in the magazine. There is just such a pattern in a Burda from earlier this year that I've been threatening to make for ages, so that will be up next.

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Title: Re: New coat
Post by: snoozi soozi on October 26, 2020, 15:00:01 PM
That looks beautiful, well done. In my hands it wouldn't stay white for 10 seconds  :scream:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Acorn on October 26, 2020, 15:02:33 PM
That's really lovely - and the unexpected lining is wonderful!   0_0
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Kenora on October 26, 2020, 15:35:50 PM
Beautiful! :loveit:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Silver Rose on October 26, 2020, 15:36:22 PM
What a lovely coat, stunning lining, well done.
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Nevis5 on October 26, 2020, 15:52:58 PM
Wow.  That's fabulous.  Good luck keeping it clean  :devil:  but I love the shape and finish x
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Ellabella on October 26, 2020, 15:57:14 PM
Wonderful!
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: So Chic on October 26, 2020, 16:00:11 PM
WOW - absolutely stunning
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: mudcat on October 26, 2020, 17:30:26 PM
The lining was an unexpected surprise when I scrolled. Very striking.  Your coat is gorgeous. 
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Gernella on October 26, 2020, 17:55:19 PM
That is a lovely coat, I love that kind of neckline.  I like the colour as well,  I've always fancied something in wool melton.  Absolutely gorgeous colour lining as well <3
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Tamnymore on October 26, 2020, 17:57:00 PM
Yum Yum! It's a lovely coat and what a snazzy lining too.  :loveit:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Ohsewsimple on October 26, 2020, 19:09:32 PM
 Very nice.  Wouldn’t stay that colour long with me!   :laughing:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: dolcevita on October 26, 2020, 20:43:37 PM
Thanks, all!

I have low expectations of this coat staying clean for long but it was never meant to be a practical proposition. Sometimes, it's nice to make something just for the hell of it - decadent experiences are somewhat limited these days!
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Lilian on October 26, 2020, 20:52:07 PM
Gorgeous coat and love that lining!   :loveit:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Surest1tch on October 26, 2020, 22:07:44 PM
That's lovely, I don't really wear coats as I usually prefer anoraks and macs (yep I'm a scruff
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: BrendaP on October 26, 2020, 23:05:59 PM
I echo what everyone else has said - it's really lovely coat with a wonderful lining and the colour makes it special occasion coat, not something for walking the  :woof: or a supermarket dash!
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: dolcevita on October 27, 2020, 13:56:40 PM
Thanks again, ladies.

Has anyone started a book on how long it takes before I need to clean my new coat? :ninja:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: Acorn on October 27, 2020, 14:04:40 PM
Of course not...

... just out of curiosity, do you have a) a dog or b) regular contact with under fives?   :angel:
Title: Re: New coat
Post by: dolcevita on October 27, 2020, 14:14:43 PM
Two black cats who shed perpetually. And love clothing to lie on, rub up against, attack..................