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new coat

February 17, 2016

I've been meaning to make this coat for about three years. That's when I made my first wool coat, in a class. Shortly after I finished that first one, I bought this much nicer fabric, a wine and black tweed, to make a second one. Between then and now, I decided to use a different pattern, so it's not the same style as my previous coat. (Although it is quite similar; it seems my taste is pretty consistent.)

Anyway, I just finished it. Here it is, hot off the pressing table. It's a straight style with asymmetric opening, stand collar, one button at top and hidden snaps down the front, in wine and black tweed with dark charcoal wool facings and tipping down the front. The single-welt pockets are also tipped. I used the Verona coat and jacket pattern from The Sewing Workshop. The fabric is Linton tweed, from Emmaonesock.com, a wine soft-back rayon-acetate lining from Nancy's Sewing Basket in Seattle, and a charcoal wool remnant that I've had for some time.

Just had to share, especially since I've told everyone about the project and have mentioned it here on the forum, too. Thanks for looking!

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38 Comments

  • catgirl replied 8 years ago

    ARE YOU KIDDING? 

    You are amazing, and so is that coat!

  • rabbit replied 8 years ago

    lovely and perfect!  it looks like it was made for you! wait a minute... ;)  

    no seriously I bow down to your skills.

  • replied 8 years ago

    Oh, my word Sharan! You should be so proud of yourself, because it's absolutely fabulous! Love the fabric and the tipping detail on the edges is perfection. Super fit too.

  • El Cee replied 8 years ago

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! You are so talented.

  • replied 8 years ago

    Oh wow! Just a wonderful fabric!
    Great streamlined  style.

  • Angie replied 8 years ago

    Very busy but had to chime in quickly to say Killer to the Power of Killer.

  • Ginger replied 8 years ago

    That is really gorgeous. A very unique piece that looks cozy and stylish at the same time. Such neat pockets and tipping, too!

  • Lyn D. replied 8 years ago

    Beautiful!
    You are very clever indeed.

  • Diana replied 8 years ago

    Oh, wow!  That coat is amazing and the fit is spot on. 

  • rachylou replied 8 years ago

    Beautiful!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Great fit - can't make out much of the detail of the coat itself on my computer ....but that welt pocket - wow!  Fantastic work there :)

  • kerlyn replied 8 years ago

    That coat is just beautiful!  You are so talented!

  • Muffin replied 8 years ago

    Beautiful tailoring- looks just wonderful on you!

  • Brooklyn replied 8 years ago

    That is fantastic! The shape, the length, and the detail! I noticed the tipping right away. I think we would call that piping. Really adds something. You look beautiful and classy.

  • texstyle replied 8 years ago

    Stunning!  It is incredibly beautiful and of course impeccably hand tailored. So wonderful you have this talent.

  • dianne replied 8 years ago

    Absolutely stunning!!!

  • replied 8 years ago

    Agree! You have some serious sewing skills!

  • merwoman replied 8 years ago

    Bravo - a stunning creation. The lines and drape are gorgeous from every perspective.

  • Mochi replied 8 years ago

    Whoa, you are extremely talented. I do love the coat, too. A clean, elegant cut, and really well proportioned for you and in a great color. It must be awesome being able to create things for yourself. 

  • Style Fan replied 8 years ago

    You are incredible.  What a gorgeous coat!  The material is beautiful and drapes very well.  Great detail.  Just lovely.

  • JAileen replied 8 years ago

    Beautiful! You look wonderful in it.

  • Bonnie replied 8 years ago

    I love your new coat and am so impressed that you made it!!

  • Joua to the Rescue replied 8 years ago

    Very inspiring. I know you would rock it well!

  • Nebraskim replied 8 years ago

    This is stunning design and workmanship. So very chic and personal. You have a gift in terms of designing what works exactly for you in the most flattering manner.

  • Firecracker (Sharan) replied 8 years ago

    Thank you all so much! I had to run off to a class and came back to all these wonderful comments. I don't do this kind of work very often, because it is so laborious for me. But it's worth it for the right piece.

  • BrieN replied 8 years ago

    It's a beautiful coat, and it suits you absolutely perfectly. You made excellent choices w/r to fabric, piping and other details. I can't fathom how you can take a pattern and know how well it will suit you before you even start sewing. 

  • Peri replied 8 years ago

    Majorly impressed but not actually surprised. I think you and Diane can make anything! Love love love that color!

  • Jaime replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous - you can really see how high quality it looks in the close ups!

  • Suzanne (ambergreen) replied 8 years ago

    Super fabulous! Love the retro-Mod cut, fabric, and details! This looks like a classic you can wear for years but is so much more interesting than classic-classic. Plus there's that I-made-it brag factor. :)

  • Joy replied 8 years ago

    You must feel sooo satisfied with your beautiful creation. It oozes a quality and richness seldom seen.

  • AJ replied 8 years ago

    Wow!! Just wow!! The fit and details are so FAB!!

  • Sal replied 8 years ago

    What a stunning coat, I love the fabric, shape and detailing.  Well worth sticking with the project :)

  • jenanded replied 8 years ago

    Gorgeous style, colour, fit and finish! What pattern is it if I may ask...

  • unfrumped replied 8 years ago

    No way! What fabulous material you chose and beautiful tailoring. You never stop amazing me with both sewing skills and style sense.

  • Mirjana replied 8 years ago

    Absolutely gorgeous!!! Bravoooooooooooo.............

  • Suz replied 8 years ago

    I am sadly late to this, but what a gorgeous piece on you! Wow! The cut and fabric are just beautiful. You are going to get so much pleasure from this!!

  • Windchime replied 8 years ago

    The coat is really spectacular on you, Firecracker! It's such a rich, wonderful color and masterfully constructed.

    I love this shade of red on you. You often wear muted colors--lots of browns, for example--which look lovely on you. However, the color of your coat is also very flattering with your skin and hair.

    If you ever decide to take orders for custom wool coats, let me know. :)

  • Cerinda replied 8 years ago

    Stunning, just stunning!  The welt detail is fabulous!

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Welcome to my style blog. Dressing is something all of us do each day, but for me it is also a hobby. I like to find new ways to wear the clothes I have, make new clothes to add to my wardrobe (yes, sewing is another hobby!), shop for clothes, read and discuss fashion. Following You Look Fab has fueled my interest in taking outfit pictures to see where I've been and to get different perspectives on style. Thanks for joining me. I always appreciate hearing your thoughts.