Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Winter Kestrel

Liddy's winter coat?
The lovely Kestrel by Clever Charlotte.
My absolute favourite coat pattern.
This will probably be the last time I make it for Lidia.
As this is the size 8, the largest size, with a wee bit of length at the sleeves.
Photo lightened to show fabric texture.
I used a lovely chetWynd wool remnant in a deep aubergine.
Liddy's colour de jour.
This cloth was perfect for this pattern. It gathered and draped so well.
As sweet Liddy is very sensitive to itches, I lined the back of the scarf with bemsilk.
Lidia chose some large wooden buttons and aqua thread to sew them in place.
So that I could change them in the future (if Matilda wishes) I used sew in poppers.
Liddy selected some Tula Pink Parisville cotton for the main lining and we went with bemsilk for the sleeves to facilitate easy dressing.
A pop of fun on the inside.

 Would you like to sew one? I have a full tute here
But now I sew the collar like this 

 Mmmm, perhaps Tildy needs a new one too.....
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12 comments:

  1. colesworthApril 23, 2014 at 1:56 AM

    Gorgeous ;o)

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  2. DebApril 23, 2014 at 3:17 AM

    The coat looks really good, inside and out. Never heard of this type of wool before and looking it up hasn't provided much information.

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  3. motherof5April 23, 2014 at 3:31 AM

    chetWynd was a fashion label Deb, I was lucky enough to purchase several 'bits' of their fabric.
    Thank you.
    xx N

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  4. justmejayApril 23, 2014 at 4:55 AM

    This is ever so lovely, Nicole. And so very Liddy. I love the inside fabric!
    I really should make this!

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  5. motherof5April 23, 2014 at 9:00 PM

    Thank you Justine, I like the cotton lining in this coat. It gives it some body and enough warmth for our mild winters.
    I hope you get to make one, for a coat, it is a quick sew.
    xx N

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  6. Inder-ificApril 24, 2014 at 11:54 AM

    Oh, this is gorgeous! I really love those large wood buttons with the deep eggplant. And the lining! Sumptuous!

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  7. motherof5April 25, 2014 at 3:26 AM

    Thank you Inder, Liddy is so sweet and kind, I love to make her feel special.
    xx N

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  8. ChristineApril 26, 2014 at 2:35 PM

    It is so gorgeous! I love how special it is.

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  9. motherof5April 29, 2014 at 5:19 AM

    Thank you Christine, isn't that the lovely thing about home sewing?
    xx N

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  10. CindyApril 30, 2014 at 5:32 PM

    You always make the most divine coats and jacket! I love this one.;)

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  11. motherof5May 15, 2014 at 3:29 AM

    Thank you Cindy.
    Your Tula Pink rain coats are still my favourites.
    xx N

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