I made considerable progress on my coat this weekend. The body is all done, having been pad-stitched, catch-stitched and machine-stitched; the sleeves are assembled and ready to be attached. Marji, you'd be pleased to know I'm actually getting into making this coat.I also spent some time thinking about what extra touches I want to incorporate, as the OOP Vogue pattern I'm using is basically a blank slate. I photocopied the pattern illustration and then sketched various pocket and trim ideas. For now I've added two flaps at the high waist and I like the definition it gives my rectangle figure. Fabulous buttons will be a must, of course. You can see one of my sketch ideas at left.
Question: The pattern calls for inseam side pockets. I tried this with my coat and then ripped them out because it made me look thicker through the middle, and I want this coat to have a slim fit. I like the idea, though, of pockets as a place to put my gloves when I'm not wearing my coat. Is a patch pocket inside on the lining a bad idea? Any thoughts?
Monday, October 27, 2008
Lindsay T: Progress made, plus a question
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Lindsay I like this style of jacket. Did you make your pocket with the same fabric as the coat? I also have inseam side pockets (single welt pocket),but I used the fashion fabric and the lining fabric to make the pockets and that didn't give me any bulk. I agree "Fabulous buttons will will be must". I haven't found them yet for my coat :{
I used lining fabric for the pockets. They looked perfect and they were nice and flat, it's just with the style I want you need to have flat seams all around.
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