Or something like that :)) I just returned from Chicago- waaay to cold!!!- and went right back to sewing. The coat only needed the buttons, but I also finished the white shirt I'm wearing.
I like but don't love. It's a bit too big and the colors are not me, but I'll wear it with white. The pattern is good so I'll use it again, with some tweaking, especially the sleeves. I need sleeves to look slender (probably cause I truly dislike my arms). Ottoman fabric is hard to work with, at least this one was, but that won't stop me if the right one comes along ;)
I've been reading what you're all up to, just not commenting cause although I love my iPhone, I don't like typing on it too much. It was a hectic time in Chicago, and it hasn't let up since returning to LA, but I'm squeezing in as much sewing as I can to stay reasonably sane... I also ordered some more goodies, so look for another giveaway soon :))
Your coat is to die for! Your persistence and hard work really turned it into a beautiful show stopper. Great work!
ReplyDeleteYour coat is very pretty and I agree with you, it looks wonderful with white.
ReplyDeleteGreat coat! Don't you think it would look okay with jeans too? I really love it.
ReplyDeleteGreat job!
ReplyDeleteI love the coat and the peacock colors. The sleeves leave plenty of room for layering. ;-)
Beautiful work. Love the triangle buttonholes - perfect with the geometric pattern. And the colours are so nice too.
ReplyDeleteIt is absolutely amazing. I'm surprised by the choice of white, my natural tendency would be to tone it done with black. Not that I don't like the white.
ReplyDeleteI see that you used your Roberta Carr book again? I've never done triangle buttonholes and these look flawless. It's a beautiful coat, but I can see where you might feel a bit overwhelmed in it. I love it with white, and I'd love it with black too.
ReplyDeleteWow, what a great coat! I love the buttonholes, and the patterned and plain purple fabrics. You're right, Ottoman is hard to work with, and it's not the kind of thing that anyone uses enough to learn all the ins and outs.
ReplyDeleteI love this fabric! I think you've styled it quite well. Your work is flawless as usual. I think I must get your Roberta Carr book! I watched her DVD and it was fantastic, so the book must follow!
ReplyDeleteYour coat is beautiful! You are an amazing sewist!Thanks for the tutorials.
ReplyDeleteYour coat looks very nice!! I must say that I really like those silver shoes, though!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteI think your coat is fabulous! Love the triangle buttonholes.
ReplyDeleteYou know I have been watching this come along and when I first saw the fabric I was a little less enthusiastic about it than I am with most of your choices but this is actually a really great coat . It is a statement garment and I support your wearing it with a neutral background . I love your silver clogs.
ReplyDeleteI think this is just gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWell, I love this coat! Everything about it. Too bad you don't earn royalties on Roberta Carr's book. I just bought a copy last week and I can see why you swear by it.
ReplyDeleteVery lovable coat. White is a nice safe coordinating colour, but oh with a deep gold shirt under it... swoon!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love your coat. I will re-investigate that coat pattern. The pattern, the print and colors are all perfect. I know you struggled a bit with it, but to my mind it is all worth it. I am sorry, but I now have coat envy.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coat. I particularly love the fabric you chose and the triangle bound buttonholes
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