I've been desperately in need of a new coat, but I wasn't in a position to go out an get something, and I didn't have time to start drafting something from scratch. I've been checking out the Burdastyle website for a while now, and I found a coat pattern that had some elements I liked. It was originally meant to be a spring-weight piece, so I needed to alter the pattern to allow for a lining, heavier fabric, and room enough for layering sweaters and such. I had some denim fabric I'd been saving for some pants that I decided would be put to good use for the coat. For warmth, I used a cotton flannel you might recognize from the original folding boot prototype:
When I was working at the cafe, my hands were really taking a beating, so the processes that are crucial to shoemaking were not pleasant, to say the least. I have been wanting to get back into some cut and sew stuff for a while, so it was a good alternative for the state of my hands. A lot of the knitwear pieces I've put together recently had, um, issues... I don't know how much was machine error, improper machine, or just me being out of practice. The coat was a good project for me, since I was able to remind myself of some of the particulars of using woven materials vs. leather. It certainly has some issues - awkwardly executed intersections in particular, but overall I'm pleased - and I have a new coat!
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