Sunday, July 27, 2014

Winter Birdie

I just got in sewn in time.
Tildy's winter coat.
The Clever Charlotte Kestrel coat.
By the way, I have a full tute here 
Isn't it lovely?
I have made this coat so many times 
As always, I am completely in love with the back view.
That beautiful shaping, those lovely gathers.
My fabric choice was a little prickly so I lined the neck scarf with bemsilk lining.
The wool was a remnant I purchased on eBay. It has a rustic hessian look and like most wools, pressed and sewed like a dream.
The leather scroll toggle buttons are from Hong Kong.
Tilly chose them herself!
I lined the body with some Japanese lawn from Spotlight but I used bemsilk for the sleeves and body.
It just makes dressing a little easier.
I also interfaced the wool front AND the lining front.
There is a pattern piece for interfacing included.
Sigh, so pretty.
It certainly got a work out on our holiday 
I made Matilda the size 4 with an extra 1/2' in the sleeve length.
She is 5 but on the small side.
It kept out Penola's chilly breezes.
Coped with Karate Kid poses at Nigretta Falls.
Coin operated rides in Geelong.
Fabric shopping in Sunshine, Melbourne.
And posing with Mystery Flowers.
Does anyone know what this is?

 Its another winner.

 xx N
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18 comments:

  1. Kristin at SunnySewing.comJuly 27, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    She looks so cute :) (and tiny!) Love the coat - the insides are gorgeous too!

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    1. motherof5July 27, 2014 at 3:52 PM

      Thanks Kristin, she is tiny but I bet she will seem HUGE when baby arrives.
      I used to use plain fabric for the lining but with the stash a-growing I figure, why not use the nice stiff too?
      xx N

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  2. AnonymousJuly 27, 2014 at 9:19 AM

    Gorgeous as always - coat and girl. I love, love the lining fabric you used.

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  3. motherof5July 27, 2014 at 3:54 PM

    Thank you Sandi, I am pretty sure it is a Liberty 'knock off' very soft and light to sew.
    xx N

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  4. JaneJuly 27, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Beautiful coat for a beautiful little darling. Interesting mystery flower... wish I knew!

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    1. motherof5July 29, 2014 at 2:28 AM

      Thank you Jane.
      I think this may become a posh farm coat now as I want ti sew up some of the new woollen fabric.
      xx n

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  5. ElizabethJuly 27, 2014 at 8:39 PM

    What a lovely coat- so stylish!

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    1. motherof5July 29, 2014 at 2:29 AM

      Thank you Elizabeth, this would, hands down, be my favourite coat pattern. Its a really quick sew, for a coat.
      xx N

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  6. Lightning McStitchJuly 28, 2014 at 4:41 AM

    I really like this one! Love the colour of the wool and the toggles are perfect. Wow did you fill some shopping bags at the fabric shop! No idea about the flower but it looks about ready to eat little Tildy!

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    1. motherof5July 29, 2014 at 2:30 AM

      I did go a bit nuts Shelley, it was pretty hard not too and it was all so nice!

      Hugo and I kept making Triffid jokes about the flower.

      xx N

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  7. AnonymousJuly 28, 2014 at 11:57 PM

    Another beautiful make and she looks gorgeous in it! N, I wanted to email chat to you about an Oliver + S dress I made. Would you email me on ndinesatmedotcom? Thanks!

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  8. CindyJuly 30, 2014 at 7:02 AM

    You always sew the most beautiful Kestrel coats and this one proves it! I love that shade of blue on Tilly!

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  9. motherof5July 31, 2014 at 2:14 AM

    Thank you Cindy, I do love this coat.
    It is her colour, isn't it?
    xx N

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  10. rachelAugust 1, 2014 at 5:50 PM

    Oh my goodness! SO much to smile about in this post! That jacket on Tildy is just too cute! She is gorgeous! And look at you, Mama, with that beautiful belly! You look stunning!

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  11. motherof5August 1, 2014 at 6:12 PM

    Thank you Rachel, I am so excited for you, not long now.
    I still feel so very well.
    xx N

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  12. AnonymousAugust 6, 2014 at 10:22 AM

    Wow, I might sew this jacket this winter :) I love your fabric choices so much (as usual)!
    PS. Are you sure she can't wear the lining out? It's absolutely stunning :)

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  13. motherof5August 6, 2014 at 4:10 PM

    Thank you Ana Sofia, for a coat, it is such an easy sew.
    xx N

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