Hello! Things have been a bit quiet of late on the blog, which doesn't necessarily equate to a lack of sewing. I've actually been sewing constantly for the past few weeks, but the projects have been so slow moving I don't have anything to show you. My main project has been a set of memory quilts for a family member and her sons. If you've read this post, or this one, you'll know how long these things take and there's still a fair way to go. I'm now at the quilting stage and am looking forward to several days of sewing straight lines over the Christmas period!
The second project I've been working on is a coat. I know, I don't even need another coat, but sometimes these decisions are taken out of our hands.... At the GBSB Live in September I had a spare half hour wandering around on my own before meeting up with some sewing friends. Before I knew it, I'd somehow managed to buy 2.5m of baby blue coating without meaning to. Some kind of sorcery was clearly at play as I wasn't even looking for coat fabric!
The fabric was from Doughty's and I think it's an acrylic/wool mix which annoyingly, doesn't seem to be on their website. In fact there are hardly any wool fabrics listed, maybe they sold them all at the show? Anyway, sorcery aside, the fabric just happened to be a perfect match for the Sew Over It Chloe Coat, so that was another chunk of my autumn sewing sorted in one fell swoop.
The fabric was from Doughty's and I think it's an acrylic/wool mix which annoyingly, doesn't seem to be on their website. In fact there are hardly any wool fabrics listed, maybe they sold them all at the show? Anyway, sorcery aside, the fabric just happened to be a perfect match for the Sew Over It Chloe Coat, so that was another chunk of my autumn sewing sorted in one fell swoop.
Coat making has been going swimmingly so far - just bagging the lining and hemming to finish - so I should have a shiny new coat to blog about before too long.
My final pre-Christmas project will be to make something from this lovely silver faux leather I bought from Fabric Godmother.
My final pre-Christmas project will be to make something from this lovely silver faux leather I bought from Fabric Godmother.
Again, I don't know what possessed me, but I have a vision in my head of a chic little pencil skirt. Worn with a plain black top and a big necklace, I think it has the makings of an effortless Christmas party outfit! I've purchased some leather needles and leather glue and will probably need some of those bulldog clip things - I'll report back. Anybody else working on a slow project? x
Both fabrics look gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the final products.
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DeleteI knew you were busy with some new project! This fabric is a real winner; and the choice of pattern is perfect. Great job!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Almost finished now! x
DeleteThat coat! I love it, Jane. I can't wait to see the blog post about it and all the details. Have you thought about a slim leg pant for the leather? Mini skirt or slim pants, you have great legs so either will show off your assets. Any color of top would be stunning. I think you are right, it will be a fabulous holiday outfit.
ReplyDeleteThank you! I only have a metre of the silver faux leather so it will have to a skirt of some sort (or hot pants!) X
DeleteI made a skirt from the gold version of that faux leather and found it super easy to work with - hardly any pin memory and even took a decent amount of iron heat on the wrong side. The seam allowances didn't need glueing down, and I just left evened the hem with a rotary cutter and left it raw. I've been eyeing the black version for a dress too!
ReplyDeleteAh brilliant, that's good to know, thanks! I was planning on leaving the hem raw too and just folding the waistband down (which is where the glue might come in handy!) Looking forward to making it now! x
DeleteWow, the coat looks like it's going to be fabulous! Love the zipper sneak peek.
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to seeing the skirt too.
Thanks Diane, the zip was actually really easy to insert. Can't wait to wear it now! x
DeleteOoooh Jane, I can't wait to see more of this delicious coat! Or the silver faux leather. That definitely sounds like the makings of a wonderful Christmas party outfit!
ReplyDeleteThank you darling! xxxx
DeleteThis looks like it’s going to be stunning! I can’t wait to see it,
ReplyDeleteIt's almost there! x
DeleteOoo, your coat is looking lovely, and those sleeve heads are fab.
ReplyDeleteThanks Lynne. I used iced wool for the sleeve heads as recommended by Sew Over It and it gives a great shape. x
DeleteYou're coat wizard, and this one is looking spectacular already. I love this zip! Slow sewing is always a bit of a theme this time of year – in these darker evenings it just feels right to delve into something more intricate, and invest in luxury fabrics.
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