A Winter Coat ,sewing plans inspired by the highstreet.

This year I am determined to make a winter coat, I wanted to sew one last year,

 I even found some fabric, then went off it after I had bought it! Now I simply must use it to make a coat.

I have an idea of the coat shape I want: easy, slightly oversized fit, lapel collar, bracelet length sleeves. Three buttons and two pockets.

Just like this then:

These are my top three inspirations, they are all from Toast

Toast Sanna Coat £295

But do you see those numbers? 

I really do not want to spend that much on a coat right now!

I have come up with a solution that will make the fabric (that I am still not sure of) wearable. I am going to make a skirt to match the coat!

I found this pattern: and I will make the long version with a skirt too….

The fabric is  unusual, made from a boiled wool. It feels like a very thick felt, lightweight but warm.

  I will line it in a bright satin : probably to match the teal or the pink?

So what do you think?…… a shiny satin lining, in bright pink or bright teal? 

I need help choosing!

Actually its very hot in Dorset today….so I cant even think about sewing with this warm fabric right now…maybe next week!

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