I made it in denim and I used some Anna Maria Horner "Drawing Room" as a contrast - the fabric is a Home Decor weight - can't wait to try it in some bags. Here are the corded buttonholes I did.
Ever used a thing to cut open your buttonholes? Here's mine - a little tap tap and voila!
Not sure how old these buttons are .... but I'll leave the discussion about my local haby / wool / ladies "fashion" / lingerie shop for another day .... needless to say, their buttons are vintage ....
I made a Medium size.
Miss Maggie just HAD to nuzzle in on the act ...
I added the contrast to the cuffs as well as the front facing ..
This is a great pattern. I was very pleased with how well everything went together. There are 3 main variations with lots of interchangeable possibilities. I added a facing for the bottom section of contrast - so that the weight was equivalent with the denim. It's lime green cotton drill ...
Ok, so now should a trench get in my way .... I'll be ready to TOP it!
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Love it, Gay! Especially the contrast detail.
ReplyDeleteYou know, I went out and bought (and made) that New Look top you made a few weeks ago...but this trenchcoat looks like it'll take more than my usual half-hour maximum for clothes making. I'll just have to sit back and admire. No single-white-female stuff going on here.
I love your trench coat - the denim and the wonderful contrasing fabric. All your details are so perfect - love those butto holes!
ReplyDeleteWow, I'm so impressed with your corded buttonhole. This is a great trench coat.
ReplyDeletewow that looks great! perfect for our current weather and much brighter and nice than anything you'd find in the shops right now!
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The corded buttonholes look really professional, but your buttonhole tool looks very dangerous!
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