Monday, January 19, 2015

Camel Toggle Coat

I finally made my Albion coat!. This project has been on my mind since the first day of fall and I am proud to say I completed it. When I picked up this pattern I loved the fact that It would have a duel use as a coat for either me or my boyfriend. I also loved the photo's and I knew I would take it on after seeing so many sewists who succesfully altered the pattern. MY first idea was to make the jacket version using an army green cotton canvas fabric. and line it with a plaid flannel.I changed my mind since I already own a jacket this color and I wanted to try a new color. I found this cheap faux wool and plaid fabric that happened to macth perfectly. I altered the pattern which sat untouched for about a month until I was finally ready to tackle it. Here it is my most advanced project yet,and my first time adding a lining to any garment. next version will most likely be made with a goregous olive green twill I have had my eye on from mood. .

4 comments:

  1. Your photos are absolutely gorgeous and so is the coat!
    I have wanted to sew an albion coat ever since I saw a picture of Taylor Swift looking amazing in a toggle coat (now that I think about it.... everyone I've seen in their albion looks absolutely amazing).
    Yours is so beautiful :)

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    1. Thank you so much!.I'll pass the compliments to my photographer too! I was really insipred by others who made this pattern. I would love to see your version when you make one!

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  2. I LOVE this coat!! The fabric you used is lovely and it looks way too comfy haha Good job :)

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    1. Thank you! it really is soft and confy lol. It was a challenge sewing through such a thick fabric at times. :)

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