Robin's Fabric & Pattern: Vogue 7979

I will be sewing Vogue 7979 - the double-breasted version in knee length.

Here is the fabric I bought at G Street in Rockville last weekend. They were having a nice sale with an extra $20 off coupon. It may appear a little boring, but I swear it is really lively in real life. There are lots of fabulous little spots of bright colors and it will be a versatile workhorse.
I really wanted a black & white herringbone, but nothing looked just right. In a completely unrelated shopping mission for a home dec. project, I visited Michael at A Fabric Place.
There it was - the perfect black and white herringbone, on sale no less.
So I bought enough of that for a coat, too! There is a small picture on the website for item #497700 in Wool/Mohair/Silk from Italy (Ermenegildo Zegna). If you are still looking for fabric, I highly recommend a phone call to them - get some swatches- maybe he's got something you like. Now for lining. I think I will get that from Atlanta Thread. I have used their high-count Bemberg lining in the past and love it, love it, love it. I also have a lovely coat with a silk satin lining in it. Personally, I will never do that again. It seems to be the ultimate static magnet. I wonder if anyone else has had that experience with pure silk satin? What a disappointment becuase it sure was expensive. So for me, it is Bemberg all the way. So breathable and comfortable.
(I doubt if I will make both coats- the hard part will be deciding which one to sew!!!)
Happy Sewing, all!