My project for this sew-along will be this trench from January 2008 BWOF, style no. 128. I plan to use a bright red wool gabardine trimmed with warm gray and cream synthetic python trim, mottled dull gray buttons, and a dull dark gray belt buckle. I think I need to underline this garment for weight (not warmth). I have several underlining choices in my stash, and wonder how big my test samples should be.
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Mary OK's Short BWOF Trench
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I'm tempted to get more fabric to keep this one in the hopper for later on down the road. Sounds like it's going to be very pretty!
Mary, I'll repeat what I said to Lucinda on the subject of wool gabardine (just in case, because I don't know if you have previous experience with this fabric):
"I don't have much experience with wool gabardine but I've read that it can be a difficult fabric to tame. There's a great article about wool gabardine and how to handle it in this book: "Jackets Coats and Suits" (Threads On): http://www.amazon.com/Jackets-Coats-Suits-Threads-Editors/dp/1561580481/ref=si3_rdr_bb_product
This is a very good book packed with lots of info including:
"Getting the best of Gabardine" and "Inside an Armani Jacket", among other interesting articles, all from past issues of Threads."
You have chosen a beautiful model for a trench!
Tany, thanks so much. I have some experience with wool gabardine. I know enough about it to know I need to continue to build my skills! Thank you for the suggestion. I will track that book down and add it to my library.
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