Wool Buffalo Check Coat Finished!

Good Afternoon Everyone,

I am so glad Blogger is back up and running. The only thing I am bummed about is that I had a scheduled post and now it is missing, so, I have to re-do this post.

The wool buffalo check coat is finished and I am thrilled with how it came out. There is a story behind this coat. My Mom came across a webpage on JCPenney and she called me and said this coat is totally you (they no longer have it on there website, but, I do have pictures).

Source: JCPenney

Source: JCPenney

I was taking a "Fashion Design" class with Sue and showed her the pictures. I absolutely loved the cut of the jacket, high wide collar, back vent and the design across the shoulders. We came up with the pattern, decided to make it a little bit bigger (so I can wear sweaters under it) and added extra buttons. I found the fabric at Hancock the buttons and interfacing at Joann. Also, this was going to be my final project (which we had to do a tailored jacket/coat) for "Sewing Like A Pro". After completion of this class I will be receiving my Seamstress Certificate from Columbus State University in Columbus, GA.

So, with a lot of hard-work, guidance, seam-ripping, and broken needles...here is my final project. I absolutely love it and want to say THANK YOU SUE!! You are an amazing teacher and friend. I also want to say THANK YOU MOM!!  for leaving the sewing machine out when I was a kid and you would make our Halloween costumes and make me curious. Also, for teaching me how to sew pillows and recycling the valances into 9 pillows. You were so patient and I had so much fun learning from you.

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Have a wonderful day and weekend!!

Quilted Coat Finished!!

Hello Everyone,

I finally finished my coat (Burda #7582/"A").

I chose fabric that I got at Gail K. Fabrics on my "Fabricology Field Trip" that I went on with Sue and other classmates. The wrong side of fabric became the right side of my fabric because I loved the serged edges of each block. It was difficult sewing through sometimes, but, worth it. The pattern called for a 6" zipper for the sleeves and I couldn't locate that size in either Hancock Fabrics or Joann's. So, I purchased the 7" zipper and cut it to size (per Sue's instructions). I was a little uneasy doing this, but, it worked out beautifully. I love the D-Ring belt buckle and the blue quilted fabric for the lining. This jacket will be perfect for Spring and Fall.

I am also going to make a matching tote bag with it. I just have to choose a pattern that will work perfectly with it. Once I complete the tote, I will post pictures of it.

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Take care,