I finished my oldest daughter's coat yesterday (except for some buttons on the cuffs) - yea! It is a Burda pattern, #9596. I had initially hoped to use a thrifted wool blanket but after trying to felt it a few times I could never get it to lay flat anymore. Too bad, but I picked up this cordouroy at Fabricland. Then I had to figure out how to make it warmer so I stuck a layer of flannel to the outside and used fusible fleece on the bodice of the lining. It worked out well. The fusible fleece might be a bit boxy but I think it works pretty good.
The arms are long (that way hopefully she can wear it next year too) but not as long as it looks. She really didn't want me to take pictures and is all scrunched up although as you can see she did loosen up a little :)
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Lovely coat - great work. I love looking at the snow - our temps here in Australia are quite the opposite!!
ReplyDeletethis is gorgeous!!! you did such a great job. i love a special coat like that. fun lining
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous! What a great job you did- I'm impressed!!! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you for visiting and leaving the kind comment. I love your blog.
ReplyDeleteThe coat is beautiful - you did such a great job.
this is great! YOu did an outstanding job on that coat! And you have a happy girl inside...even better!
ReplyDeleteI love the inside fabric! So cute. I can remember my mum taking pictures of me in the outfits she made me, I only pretended to be shy and unhappy about it :)
ReplyDeleteThat is beautiful! It looks as thought she loves it, which is always a plus!
ReplyDeleteThis looks lovely! I've been hoping to try a coat in a similar style. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteIt looks like it turned out very well to me!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! Wow, it is just beautiful! Makes me want to make one. I love corduroy. Great idea to make it warmer.
ReplyDeletelove the coat and the model and owner is a cutie!
ReplyDeletefabulous friday finish!
Very cute coat. And I love the color!
ReplyDeleteWow, that looks totally wonderful! I love that coat!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous coat! That's a beautiful color on her too.
ReplyDeleteWell done with this lovely coat. Sounds like a lot of work but it's turned out beautifully and looks very cosy and warm.
ReplyDeleteGreat coat! Looks perfect for the winter weather.
ReplyDeleteGreat coat! It will be wonderful for this cold winter,I like the printed lining you chose, too!
ReplyDeleteLovely coat...and I am sure it is as warm as it is pretty!
ReplyDeleteLooks great Suzanne!
ReplyDelete(I finally found your blog :)
Anne
Beautiful coat!!! Love the outside fabric and the lining. Looks really warm as well. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great looking coat! You did a wonderful job, and your daughter is a real cutie. I'll bet she loves it. ;o)
ReplyDeletethis is my first time stopping by here. beautiful coat! I love the fabric inside, so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLooks really good Suzanne! I really like the material you used!
ReplyDeleteYou did a great job! She looks pretty in that color too! It's too bad that the felting didn't work out. That wounded like it had neat potential.
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