My first coat!

I’m sure if you’re a more experienced seamstress – or can read the original German instructions – this would be a much more enjoyable sew. For context, I consider myself slightly above “advanced beginner”, but not quite at “intermediate” level.

I used pink wool from Fabworks, Rifle Paper Co. rayon from Sew Me Sunshine for the bodice and pocket lining and viscose-blend lining fabric from Like Sew Amazing for the sleeve lining. In my infinite wisdom, I interlined with fusible fleece. I don’t think this is what it’s intended for and I wouldn’t recommend it!

I was between a UK 8 and 10 on the size chart but opted for the 8 as I usually size down in RTW coats.

Be warned: the instructions are REALLY sparse and there aren’t any pictures. There’s a link to a separate album of photos but I didn’t find these particularly enlightening. I muddled through most of it but really struggled with the collar: I couldn’t get my head around sewing a 90 degree and 270 degree angle together!

I recommend Grainline Studio’s tutorial on bagging out a lining as the pattern instructions don’t go into any detail. Also, despite the pattern pieces and seam allowances being the correct size, the lining was really baggy. A few people have reported the same issue with this pattern so I don’t think I did anything wrong! I pulled the lining down 1cm onto the inside hem, and top stitched it in place. It’s still a little “droopy” but it looks much better.

This was not an enjoyable sew by any stretch of the imagination, but I’m pretty happy with the finished result.

Full blog post here.