I know the rest of the US are probably still recovering from the unbearable heatwave this summer, but its actually been abnormally cold here in the bay area. When I wake up shivering from the opened window, I start my day by day dreaming about sewing that perfect piece of wool that never frays, and a silky lining that allows me to slip in and out of the coat like a fish.
What coat shall I sew? I had been eyeing the oversized coat on burda magazine 082009, coat 116. I couldnt find its picture anywhere on the web, nor could i find anyone who had actually sewn it. I think its actually quite a tricky garment — it is extremely loose at the bodice. On variation A, it looks plain and not interesting and suited for a rather tall woman. On variation B, it is cute and chic and the girl looks rather petite. However, I am not sure if its because she clinched her waist in, or because that fabric is just so darn cute.
Given my small statue, I have a better chance at looking normal with a fitted coat. But I so love 116B. I looked quite a few times for that HUGE houndstooth patterned fabric, since I cannot imagine doing it with anything else. so far, no luck…
So I turn to you! Have you heard of any rumors about this coat 116? Have you even seen a houndstooth as big as your fist? I would be so grateful for any pointers! if not, what do you think of the following coating material I have in my stash, which one would you pick for this coat?
I am leaning towards giving up on the houndstooth and picking either 4 or 5. What do you say?
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This is just a suggestion – but I would use #5 for the coat if you can’t find a houndstooth you like. And, I guess I’m hallucinating, but I think #3 could make a very antho-esque dress or skirt.
Unfortunately, this is the largest houndstooth I could find:
http://www.fashionfabricsclub.com/catalog_itemdetail.aspx?ItmID=KKK701
PS – #4 would make an awesome pair of pants or a skirt
ahha that is funny! I had exactly the same fabric opened on my chrome tab… i was debating whether to get that one, but 1 inch is still much smaller than the one shown in the magazine!
I actually really like fabric 3! I would love a coat made out of that. But otherwise, agree that the black and white squares #5 is a good approximation of the look in that coat 🙂
I think 4 and 5 would make a great coat, but I think I like #3 best, I think it would be stunning for a coat with a matching skirt, if you have enough fabric.
I vote for #1 or #3. I guess all of us are ‘hallucinating’ for liking it =P
Girl, aren’t you a pattern review member? If so, you need to become one. Here’s what I found there for you: http://www.flickr.com/photos/27299810@N08/3917368342/in/photostream/
oh my goodness! thank you! I did join pattern review just so that I can look for a completed coat for this, but maybe because i am not familiar with the UI, I couldnt find a single one! thank you thank you! now I can go stalk that lady and make her tell me where she got that fabric from 🙂
I think #1 (purple squares) would go nice with 116B.
The #2 brings into my mind a short jacket from Burda 8/2010 (#115), that has a similar color and I kind of like it.
The #3 is really great, love that fabric, and I agree with Elle C: will be great for a coat & skirt.
And, I think #4 could be a pair of pants or a high waist skirt with/without straps 🙂
I have admired that houndstooth look every since it came out! I would go with #5!
#3 is just so classic & timeless. That’s my fave, but all that matters is which one you like!
Ooo… I think #5. I saw a large houndstooth print fabric at my local Hancock Fabrics this past weekend, but it’s a knit. I thought of this pattern, too, when I saw it. http://www.hancockfabrics.com/Large-Houndstooth-Ponteroma-Fabric-Front-Page_stcVVproductId109925454VVcatId537258VVviewprod.htm
that looks familiar, i think i may have seen it as wekk… too bad its a knit! 😦
I really like fabrics 3 through 5 for Fall/Winter. I don’t know about the oversized coats, though! They look like they might engulf petites. What about a nice slimming textured coat with a self-waist belt?