Saturday, January 17, 2015

French Retro

a few months ago I decided it was time for me to make my first jacket or coat. I had just fallen in love with this french pattern company, deer and doe. Their designs are so classic and feminine with a vintage flair!I seriously wanted to buy almost every pattern on their website. When I saw the pavot coat pattern I just had to have it,I knew it would be perfect for my first attempt at outerwear.I had initially planned on using a deep red wool, but I had trouble finding it at a price I was willing to pay... I thought "what if I ruin this expensive fabric on my first try??". So I decided to buy a herringbone wool blend coating that I found on sale for about 4 bucks a yard! Since the fabric was so cheap I thought it would make a perfect wearable muslin.I reycled the wooden buttons from an old pair of curtains and I love how well they match this fabric.The only alteration I needed to make was a small bust adjustment, after reading that this pattern was drafted for a c cup. I'm so glad I followed that advice because the fit was perfect! I will definately make this jacket again with a lining.

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  1. Fab coat.

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  2. This coat is gorgeous! And the fabric was only $4 a yard? That's an amazing find. I really love the collar and the slight gather at the top of the sleeves, they give the coat that little hint of femininity without going overboard.

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    1. thank you! yes the fabric was on sale and I had to snatch it up! thanks i really love this style of clothing back when even a coat was feminine and fun.

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