Hello lovelies! I hope you’re enjoying the opportunity to revert to an old challenge – I am, especially because it means that I can share my (finally!) finished Deer and Doe Pavot from Indie Pattern Month.
This was a really enjoyable make until I ran out of steam – the pattern came together beautifully, it fitted me straight out of the packet, and it’s pink! I was making really good progress until I came to the end and couldn’t decide on how to hem the coat. Somehow, a simple hem scared the bejeebus out of me. Eventually, I gathered my courage and ran a gathering stitch along the bottom to pull the hem in a bit to make turning easier, and then painstakingly herringbone stitched it up.
The coat is made from a cotton wool blend – it’s got a lovely weave of baby pink, white and tan all together – so pretty. I bought it in the midst of winter and knew that it wouldn’t be warm enough for my liking, so I bought some pink silk to line it and flannelette to underline it too. Some would call that overkill, I call it toasty and warm – no biting wind can get me now! Despite all of these layers it’s not too bulky, which is pretty good, because Pavot is a very streamlined pattern, and noone likes looking bulky.
I added length on the skirt for extra warmth and added a pleat at the back too, just because. And because I added a lining I needed to draft that to fit with the yoke around the back, but It was so long ago that I don’t remember how I did it, sorry!
There are some whoopsies – I kinda forgot to refer to the button placement guide and did it myself, and as a result there’s no button placed at my bustline or waistline, so the coat pulls there. I’ve added a few hooks and eyes, and that helps but I think a few more will do the trick perfectly. We’ll call it good hand sewing practice, yeah?
I’m really glad that I finally got my act together and finished this coat. It was a lot of work but now I have a sweet coat to rock around in that sets me apart from the black-coated crowd. Next up is another indie pattern month make, so I’ll be working on that this week. I’m on a real ‘clear out those UFO’s’ kick right now (this happens every 6 months or so) so I’m trying to churn through these. Most of them just need a little bit of needle and thread time, I can’t believe I put them off for so long! Please, is anyone else out there like this?
And finally…. a big congratulations to Hep Kara, the winner of my Hummingbird Giveaway! It’s on it’s way to you – enjoy!
Lovely colour on you, the style really suits you too. Well done for getting UFO’s finished – bane of my life!
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Really pretty! I am on a UFO kick too, and finally working on a trench coat started in March. Hopefully will finish it for this month.
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The subtle colour of the jacket looks darling on you! You’ll definitely be a refreshing change from the other gloomy coloured, winter coats. I’ve also been thinking that Amnesty Month is a good motivation to work through my UFO basket. It’s only a small basket but I’ve managed to cram a lot of projects into it!
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Aaaw thank you! My fix or finish basket was full, and then hidden under more stuff, it’s so depressing! Churning through them now though!
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Love the fabric and the matching lining. Enjoy wearing it.
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Pretty In Pink! I have just a “few” (what does that really mean) things piled up! There should be a “finish-your-projects-month-before-they-don’t-fit-you-anymore-Girl”!
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Oh I know what you mean! I think I’ll put up a voting choice soon for finishing. It can be so refreshing to get the stuff done!
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So pretty! Worth the wait!
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Gorgeous coat! Its very pretty.
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Lovely! Interesting that you’ve used an interlining, which I’ve been known to do, although many moons ago!
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PS/Oh, yes, know exactly what you mean about putting off things…
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Yeah, the outer fabric was quite floppy so it needed some extra stability. I also made my pocket bags with the flannelette, and I can attest that it makes the best pockets ever!
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