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Thursday, May 30, 2013

Going Graphic w/ a Coat DIY

As per my earlier Instagram, though summer is quickly approaching, all I can think about lately are sewing coats.  Cubicle land is chilly and I figured this jacket would be a nice alternative to my typical blazer / cardigan options.  I also wanted something frivolous and fun - something I wouldn't necessarily want to pay for - but have always wanted to have.

Fabric: Joann's, 2 yards, home decor, 45", 100% cotton

Pattern: Butterick 5500 (actually a shirt dress pattern that I'm using as a coat), narrowed frame (using this method) and sleeves, also shortened sleeves to 3/4 length

Difficulty: Intermediate

Time: 2 days, maybe ~5-6 hours total?

Graphic Coat DIY

This coat was made to be worn closed, but I feel like the print looks too overwhelming like that.  In general, I felt like the coat came out decently.  My biggest complaint is the back.  See that poof above my rear?  Eyesore.  I need to find a way to mitigate it or else try a different pattern next time.

My next coat (inspired by Jean's Emerson Fry coat) will be made from this fun leopard print

Also on deck will be a striped coat of some sort.  I'm enjoying the freedom of frivolity in sewing :)
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12 comments:

  1. Anthro BloggerMay 30, 2013 at 9:14 AM

    Gorgeous! I am still in the skirts and dresses stage, not brave enough to sew a coat! I'm trying a maxi next, any advice on how to sew stretchy jersey? My guess is with wax paper, but what do I know?

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    1. SewPetiteGalMay 31, 2013 at 7:18 AM

      Thank you!

      On a regular machine, use a zig zag stitch or serge the whole thing (what I do) :) If you want it to have more structure while sewing, use a starch spray. Hope that helps!

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  2. Kay @ Slightly 0bsessedMay 30, 2013 at 9:23 AM

    LOVE the coat and the graphic fabric you used. I think you did a great job with it and wouldn't have noticed the back if you didn't mention it!

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  3. lisacngMay 30, 2013 at 9:30 AM

    LOVE the graphic coat and can't wait to see the other 2 creations! Hope you find a fix for that poof in the back!

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  4. PingMay 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    love the print! it's so bold and beautiful! i have never sewn a collar before, is that hard to do?
    for the back poof, i wonder if it will fix that if your brought the darts down maybe 4-5"?

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    1. PingMay 30, 2013 at 10:12 AM

      or what i meant to say was to lengthen the dart so it does pass the poof

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    2. SewPetiteGalMay 31, 2013 at 7:19 AM

      Thanks Ping -will have to try that!

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  5. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 3:46 PM

    I have no idea what to do about that poof! but yeah that does look gorgeous and cant wait to see other fun prints.

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  6. Sydney's Fashion DiaryMay 30, 2013 at 5:46 PM

    I really love the print. It's so unique. You and Ping make me want to pull my sewing machine out of the storage lol =) Looking forward to see the leopard coat.

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  7. OlyviaMay 30, 2013 at 8:49 PM

    I absolutely adore the print and style of you DIY coat! It looks like designer!

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  8. UnknownMay 30, 2013 at 9:43 PM

    Oooooh....nice, SPG. Not only do you sew cute things, but you style them so well ;)

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  9. aki!May 31, 2013 at 1:34 PM

    You know I'm not a sewer, but maybe you can cut a slit in the black for that poof? Gorgeous open with a pop of color inside. I can see this being a great winter to spring transition coat.

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