Here's Kelley and her amazing Caramel Coat:
Hello Moxie fans! I am Kelley from Casa Crafty. I have been sewing a long time, mostly haphazardly, but always with gusto. I sew a lot for my boys. I have one skinny string bean that hates bulky clothes. Having some control over this young hipster has been fun, but it doesn't leave much room for me.
For the last couple of months I was sewing up a major project in quiltland, something I try not to do often. This coat, like the quilt project, is something I do not usually choose to sew. The other thing I should mention about this coat is that the general design is not one I normally choose for myself. I tend to choose more form fitted items. I think I could have gone down a size also.
All that being said, I have fallen in love with Japanese patterns and their feel of the roaring 20's. Sorta boxy, sorta modest, and yet very feminine. This coat pattern fits that description beautifully. It hails from a European pattern design company: Waffle Patterns. They have several coats I like, and may try the >Cookie Zipper next.
The pattern is straight forward. I picked the size based on my measurements, but after the completion, I think I could have gone down to the smallest size. I printed out my pattern and read the instructions in pdf form on my ipad. It may have been just me, but I maybe should have printed those out too. I had to read them a few times to wrap my head around it as it has been a while since I constructed a coat.
All in all, I like it. I scored this black and gray herringbone with gold flecks on the clearance at JoAnn Fabrics, and this was my first attempt at real lining material, not just a cotton. I messed up the hem somehow, and after these pics, I had to take it out and redo the blind hem. Not a major situation, but, it was something my kids were irritated with. Its selfish sewing though, right? They can watch iron man 3, its mildly inappropriate...
Thanks for having me Jill!
Disclosure: I received this pattern free as part of Selfish Sewing Week. All opinions my own.
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I can't thank you enough, Kelley for sewing up the Caramel Short Duffle Jacket by Waffle Patterns for Selfish Sewing Week. It looks awesome on you and it is something I would love to make for myself. Plaid maybe?
Make sure you head over to imageing gnats to check out this awesome Uptown Dress that Tara made!
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