It’s incredible to get such a beautiful coat from such a simple pattern. I changed the collar. I wanted to copy one of Paul Poiret’s other coats. I took the collar pattern piece and made it wider and longer; then stuffed my fabric with batting. I also added loop braid around the entire coat and a line of 5 buttons instead of just 1 (specified in the pattern). Sally is wearing the coat in the photo on the right.Unfortunately, this wonderful pattern has been discontinued, but I’ve seen it on eBay. Pictured at right.
Rated 5 out of 5
Janet Canning –
Choose a lining and fashion fabric that are about the same weight. If there is too much difference, the lining tends to “balloon” out.
Rated 5 out of 5
Loren Dearborn –
The pattern is great; fast and simple. It does make up big. Wonderful for beginners.
Rated 4 out of 5
Sheri Jurnecka –
It seems strange when you are cutting it out and sewing it. The coat appears to be huge, much too long and oddly shaped. When finished, it all comes together and looks great.
Sally Norton –
It’s incredible to get such a beautiful coat from such a simple pattern. I changed the collar. I wanted to copy one of Paul Poiret’s other coats. I took the collar pattern piece and made it wider and longer; then stuffed my fabric with batting. I also added loop braid around the entire coat and a line of 5 buttons instead of just 1 (specified in the pattern). Sally is wearing the coat in the photo on the right.Unfortunately, this wonderful pattern has been discontinued, but I’ve seen it on eBay. Pictured at right.
Janet Canning –
Choose a lining and fashion fabric that are about the same weight. If there is too much difference, the lining tends to “balloon” out.
Loren Dearborn –
The pattern is great; fast and simple. It does make up big. Wonderful for beginners.
Sheri Jurnecka –
It seems strange when you are cutting it out and sewing it. The coat appears to be huge, much too long and oddly shaped. When finished, it all comes together and looks great.