Sunday, November 17, 2013

Ottobre 06/2008-17: the Rosy Red coat

Myra loves wearing her fleece hoodie, but winter weather in Utah requires more serious warm gear.
It was time for a coat. A real, warm, cozy wool coat. With a hood. THE CUTEST HOOD EVER. Myra calls it her unicorn horn, but I think she looks like a little elf.
It's cute with the hood down too, but Myra always wears it up.
The pattern I used is Ottobre 06/2008-17, the Rosy Red coat. It has a generous cut, with the shoulders and chest shaped with yokes.
Here is the front yoke seam, as well as the bling-tastic buttons Myra chose. You can't really see it in the picture, but they have iridescent glitter embedded in them. Very Myra.
The back yoke curves across the shoulder and provides shaping there. The sleeves are one piece, but eased at the elbow for shape. Very nice drafting.
The length of the coat is really great. Long enough to be very warm, but short enough and with enough ease to allow for play.
The fabric I used is a wool/poly blend coating from Fabric.com. I'm not sure how long I've had it, probably about a year. The colors are a little unusual, with a neon yellow and pink plied yarn woven with a graphite grey in a houndstooth pattern.
Myra chose this neon pink satin as her lining fabric. It's a perfect match to the pink element in the wool. I used an all machine method of lining this coat that I learned testing a pattern that is soon to be released. I'll tell you more about that when I can, but suffice it to say, the method is awesome.
The pattern called for a layer of batting for warmth, but my wool is plenty thick, so instead I underlined the shell with cotton flannel. I used up some scraps from Myra's nightgowns. Since it is hidden under the lining no one sees it.
The only hand stitching I did on this entire coat was to catch stitch the pocket bags to the underlining. I didn't want them flopping around in there.
The pockets are nicely recessed, and since I underlined them with flannel as well, very cozy. You can see just a flash of pink here as Myra jumps.
Myra loves her new coat, and I'm pretty thrilled with it, too. I was looking back today at some of my early projects and it kinda hit me how far I've come. I made a COAT! And it didn't even scare me!
Can you believe how grown up she's getting?? It wasn't so long ago that she looked like this. We've come so far, the both of us.

20 comments:

Beth said...

Great job on the coat. Coats are always impressive to me.

Shirley Ann Sander said...

Looks great!

JessR said...

It's really impressive looking. She's adorable.

CGCouture said...

This is a great looking coat! And it's definitely amazing how fast they grow up--even if they don't realize it. I can't wait to see the all machine lining method, I'm thinking about how it could be applied to other garments as well...

Gaylen Matlock said...

What an amazing coat! I love it and Myra looks adorably elflike wearing it. Personally - my favorite is the patchworked flannel underlining. So pretty. Looking forward to seeing the lining method. g

Carolyn Norman said...

This is such a cute coat and Myra does seem very happy with it! I loved the elfish end to the hood, too! Great job!!!

Meigan said...

Super coat! The hood is adorable, you daughter looks so cute in it, and she made a great choice on the bright pink lining. Love it :)

ladykatza said...

How awesome is that? I was thinking that too when I tackled the test pattern. And it helps that there's no hand sewing, for sure. I'd love to see how you adapted the pattern (or I'll email you).

Lori said...

This coat is amazing and Myra looks so cute. That hood is darling. Great, great job.

Lauren Dahl said...

Suuuuuper cute! Ottobre patterns are the best!

Ruth said...

Fantastic coat! How did you attach the flannel to the wool?

Jean McPherson said...

This coat is so beautifully sewn and I just love the pixie hood.

Cindy said...

The coat is fabulous! I adore that hood and have a feeling I'll be checking to see if that pattern goes up to BK and MG's sizes.;)

ShanniLoves... said...

I just love that hood!! Super cute and beautiful work!

Laura said...

I love this coat!! I have this issue of Ottobre, but I think my girls are all too old for the pattern now. :( Why didn't I use the patterns when they were all little? :(

Heather Bee said...

Oh My God, I can't stop looking at these pictures of Myra frolicking around. I love it.

Aminat said...

Love Myra's coat, the hood is so cute, she rocks it so well

disqus_IdDMWtZ2Wy said...

This is so pretty. Go Myra!!

Joy said...

All machine method of lining? Count me in, hehe!
The coat is so adorable - I need to make it before my girls outgrow it.

daniKate Designs said...

I love this coat! You did a great job and I appreciate the details that you take time to point out. The best part is it looks like Myra loves it!