Made By A Fabricista: Flower Power In The Winter Time!
You guys get a double bonus today because not only is this my first post but it is also my first made garment for 2016! WhooooHoooo! I'm starting with this Spring outerwear piece or should I say pieces. I used Mimi G's Simplicity 1016 pattern Views A&B. This is a coat you can have fun with. Is it a coat or a cape? Is it a coat with a cape? Yes, yes and yes.
I purchased this fabric before I knew what I wanted to make, that's a normal course of action on my part. If you know me or have seen my work, you know that I'm all about bold prints, the bolder the better and don't even get me started talking about mixing prints. So when I saw this Maggy London print I was in love. (They had about 20 yards on hand when I made this post.) HERE and HERE are other fabric options as well.) I originally thought maybe a blazer and a wide leg pant but then I decided that I needed to use some of my NEW patterns, because I only have like a zillion unopened patterns. So that is why I picked this coat as my first project. I did also purchase this lime green J. Crew voile cotton fabric for my lining, which was on clearance a few months ago.
I purchased this fabric before I knew what I wanted to make, that's a normal course of action on my part. If you know me or have seen my work, you know that I'm all about bold prints, the bolder the better and don't even get me started talking about mixing prints. So when I saw this Maggy London print I was in love. (They had about 20 yards on hand when I made this post.) HERE and HERE are other fabric options as well.) I originally thought maybe a blazer and a wide leg pant but then I decided that I needed to use some of my NEW patterns, because I only have like a zillion unopened patterns. So that is why I picked this coat as my first project. I did also purchase this lime green J. Crew voile cotton fabric for my lining, which was on clearance a few months ago.
This pattern was fairly easy to sew and if you need visual sewing help, MimiG has tutorials for all her patterns which is super cool. I did peep this one so that I would be able to say it is helpful. If you're a beginning sewist, then this would be a bonus for you, click HERE. I made this coat in all of 4 sewing hours, which does not include prep time.
I fell in love with the sleeve installation for this coat. It was the highlight of this pattern for me. The finish gives the coat a professional look
Pocket detail:
Shoulder detail:
I love the coat,
I love the cape and I love the look.
I hope you do too.
Until the next time!
Deuces!
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Posted on February 03 2016
I love your style and your personality…it shines through in your posts.
Thanks Faye!
You got me over here with a lump in my throat! That is so cool of you to say….wait are you talking about me or Mori? Either way thank you from the both of us…stay tuned.
Thank you
This is an absolutely beautiful coat! Great work!
Yes it is such great print and the coat ain't half bad either.
Thank you, the coat didn't require much styling at all.
Karen Thanks a bunch I'm so happy to be here!
Love!!!!! Such a great fabric choice!!!!!!
Love!!!!! Such a great fabric choice!!!!!!
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Thanks so much Vanessa!
Thanks Kathy, I looovvveee this fabric too!
That's so cute! Love the cape and the cheery fabric!
This coat is fabulous and this print is brilliant, can I have this coat? Great job.
Hi Michelle, I came across you on fabric mart by accident. I recognized the photo of your daughter in this lovely coat from sewing.patternreview.com That's so awesome for you to be featured as a Fabricista! Congratulations and good luck! Your work is amazing! Jeanette L.