Oct 29, 2012

Finished Project! Vogue 1212 Princess Seam Coat

I'm pretty happy I persevered with this plaid wool-blend version of Vogue 1212, a "Today's Fit" Sandra Betzina pattern


Even though there's some strange lumpiness where the lining meets the facing — right over my bust, unfortunately:


That's OK. I can just wear it open:


Or keep my back to the audience (the seam lines on the back are pretty darn cute, after all): 


The fabric was pretty unforgiving, and I'm giving the rest away to a lucky reader who I hope has an easier time working with it (you know who you are):


I love those seam lines. What I don't love is a coat that needs to be ironed twice daily in order to look sharp enough to wear out of the house. Let's just call this a wearable muslin. Oh, you wanted to see the collar up, did you?


I think it looks spacey with the collar raised. Not my favorite. (That's my diplomatic way of saying, "I hate it."

I still love this design even though this version of Vogue 1212 is not my new favorite made-by-me item. I'll likely wear it occasionally (I did actually sport it to a Broadway show last week; I took Peter from Male Pattern Boldness as my date to Grace. I had the opportunity to review it for this website I write for. 

So I'll just have to wait until I have more money in my budget for a nice wool that's a little more forgiving before I make this again (maybe next time in a nice black with a crazy lining — and with a hood instead of the collar? That's my (far-off) plan.

In Hurricane Sandy news, it's just starting to get blustery here in the Bronx, and we're all ready for a day at home — no school for my kid, and my husband's office has everyone working from home for the day. There may be some chocolate chip cookies in my future today. Or an apple pie.

Also, if you haven't entered my Hurricane Giveaway, please do. If not for you, for a friend. Give it as a holiday gift! (Say that YOU made it. I won't be around to tell them otherwise).

14 comments:

  1. this is a cool coat, too bad the fabric was so uncooperative! the fit looks great, hope you have a chance to make one up with a better wool. and yes... crazy lining is a must! :)

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  2. The coat turned out really well! Good for you for sticking with it. I have heard that wrinkle releaser spray works well for making wrinkly fabrics like linen everyday wearable. Maybe it will work for your coat?

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    1. I'll have to check that out! Thanks for the tip

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  3. Three things:
    1) I like your coat! I think you should definitely try this pattern again.
    2) Paul Rudd on Broadway? Nice.
    3) Stay safe during this storm! It should be pretty nasty in Philadelphia, too, even though we're not right on the coast. Nervy...

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  4. I actually like the spacey collar a lot, haha. Anyways, great job on the coat! Keep safe and dry!

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  5. I like it and the seamlines are great. I wouldn't want to iron it all the time either, though.

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  6. I hate spending time on things I don't end up loving. I actually really like it thought!

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  7. The silhouette on this coat is amazing. I really really like it!

    I'm in Philly and I'm hunkering down for Sandy! Too bad you live to far away, I could really use some chocolate chip cookies! An apple pie sounds even better!

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  8. That is so a Jetson's space collar! I really like the seam lines on this as a feature- they look great! But the multiple ironing thingy? Heck, no! Stay safe from Sandy :)

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  9. This looks great on you! I love the shape (and I even like the space-age collar)! Very cute!

    I'm going to go melt into a Paul Rudd-induced puddle now...

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    1. He was dreamy. And shirtless in a few scenes. Which is kind of hilarious.

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  10. Somehow I missed this post - I had wondered how it had turned out for you! That's a pain in the rear that the lining/facing join caused a bulge - but I only noticed it when you pointed it out:) Did you manage to keep track of how long it took? It's something I always plan to do when I'm sewing for myself, but then I forget half way through!

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    1. I didn't! I lost track. But I can estimate it took somewhere between 8 and 62 hours. Probably closer to 8, but who knows really?

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