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by spendlove 13 Dec 2017 ( edited Dec 14'17 15:00 )
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I hope I enjoy wearing this coat more than I enjoyed making it! The machine behaved beautifully which is more than I can say for the fabric. (It was very expensive by my standards and I fell in love with it when I saw it.) The bit I like best is the pockets. I wanted this strange shape so I digitised it to make them ITH!

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Comments (13)
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by mops 13 Dec 2017
+5
It looks lovely and digitising shapes like that is splendid. I remember making 4 } shaped flaps in two sizes for a jacket some 30 odd years ago, two breast pockets and two hip ones. I'd never do that again the old way! Sooo much easier to digitise them and let the machine do the work for you.
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by jeanr 13 Dec 2017
I am 85! If I were 75 perhaps I would tackle something like this. It 's a beauty. Enjoy!
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by pennifold 13 Dec 2017
+5
Very clever Sue, I love what you come up with when you are making something different. Love Chris
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by graceandham 13 Dec 2017
+5
A great custom look for you. I love the fabric, too.
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by deeside 13 Dec 2017
+5
Can understand why you fell in love with the fabric. Good job, wear it with pride.
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by basketkase 13 Dec 2017
+4
Sue, you will look fabulous and feel good in this coat knowing how hard you worked......it looks terrific!
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by jenne 13 Dec 2017
+4
Looks good, what kind of material is it?
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by spendlove 13 Dec 2017
It is a wool and poly mix. The base fabric is quite loosely woven and the yarn stripes almost couched onto the surface,
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by sonjapotgieter 13 Dec 2017
+4
Beautiful...Well done!!!
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by jrob 13 Dec 2017
+3
That's really pretty. I like it too.
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by lilylady 14 Dec 2017
+3
What different fabric, looks great as a jacket and comfortable, pretty Sue.
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by killiecrankie 14 Dec 2017
+2
Lovely Jacket. Maybe a thin woven iron on interfacing ,ironed on to the back of the fabric would of helped to keep the shape of the pieces while you stitched the jacket together,making it a more enjoyable project.
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by spendlove 14 Dec 2017
It has iron on interlining already! Actually I think the one I used is rather too heavy.
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by crazypatchmama 14 Dec 2017
+1
Love the color of the fabric, and the outcome of the jacket is really good. Wish I can sew something for me as well. Merry Christmas!
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by asterixsew 14 Dec 2017
0
A beautiful coat Sue and enjoy wearing it
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by kustomkuddle 14 Dec 2017
+1
Love the colors! I can see why you fell in love with it. Great job on the pockets.