Believe it or not, the coat is finished! I'm going to give it a final press today and then Jeff and I are going to do a little photo shoot on our roof. I'll post pictures on Monday! Here's my final vlog on coat-making, where I show you a couple of the finishing touches: sewing on the buttons, how I hemmed the sleeves, and tacking the lining to the coat.
Here's the thread chain tutorial I mentioned. Let me know if you have any questions!
Oh! It looks great! I wanna see those pictures!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the tip, I'm gonna start a coat...just I haven't found a nice fabric, I'm gonna try to follow ALL your tips!
BEAUTIFUL!!!! i love the buttons you chose.
ReplyDeleteYou coat is beautiful. I love the lining. You finished your coat just in time for this cold snap.
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see it on you.
You may need a snap to hold the edge of your lapel down flat.
Gorgeous! It didn't take you very long at all to do it.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous coat! Can't wait to see your photo shoot!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Can't wait to see the pictures. It's super sweet of you to do all this for your viewers/readers!
ReplyDeleteyou are getting so good at these videos! thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhen you run thread through beeswax isn't there a danger of the thread leaving a greasy residue on your fabric when you start to sew? Would love to know. The coat looks gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteTantalising! I can't wait to see the photo shoot. Great tip about using the plastic ruler for aligning buttons.
ReplyDeleteUn seul mot : BRAVO
ReplyDeleteGreat job! I can't wait to see the photos - please make sure there's one with a view of that fabulous lining peeking out! :0)
ReplyDeleteThanks for filming this series - I have enjoyed watching it a lot! I hope you decided to do more Vlogs - they are great.
Great job. It was fun going through the process with you. Enjoy the coat and let's hope the cold snap continues so you can really benefit from all your hard work!
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The coat looks fantastic - SUCH beautiful work. I can't wait to see the photoshoot pics tomorrow! Well done!
ReplyDeleteAs a non-sewer who nevertheless likes learning about the creative process of sewing/fitting/alterations, I have so enjoyed this series and the vlogs!
ReplyDeleteThe coat looks wonderful; can't wait to see it on.
ps I voted for the half-rounds earlier and it's rather TOO fun to see them in place, ha...glad you feel good about your choice.
Gertie, I am really looking forward to your finished coat. And I have a question - sorry if you've answered it - why didn't you make the raglan-sleeved coat from VoNBBS?
ReplyDeletemagnificent, thanks to show us....the color is splendid
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for this wonderful series of vlogs. And you've got a beautiful coat to show for it. I certainly hope to see more vlogs from you!
ReplyDeleteejvc, the reason I didn't make the raglan coat from VoNBBS was that I didn't want to skip so far ahead in the book . . . it's one of the advanced projects. Plus, it wasn't my dream winter coat. I think it will be nicer for a lightweight coat!
ReplyDeleteGertie, I just found your blog. Do you work as a seamstress for pay or do you simply sew the vintage clothes for yourself?
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