Monday, November 28, 2011

Finished! The Raglan Sleeve Coat from VoNBBS

Readers, it's done! I finally finished the raglan sleeve coat from Vogue's New Book for Better Sewing. It looks very much like it does in the original book.


I followed the instructions step-by-step, and it all worked out. Even the welt pockets!

The lining all worked out in the end.


You can especially see the swing shape on the back.

I'm not really used to wearing this shape--it's so full and dramatic! It seems to work best with trousers.

So there's another one down, readers! Five to go. I've been tracing the pattern for the fitted suit (though, sadly, some pieces are missing) so I think that one will be next!

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105 comments:

  1. The Grande DameNovember 28, 2011 at 8:58 PM

    Well done! It looks fantastic! I admire you for succeeding with the welt pockets, my most loathed pocket style. Now you can enjoy swinging around town in style :)

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  2. SewjournerNovember 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Love it.

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  3. Peter LappinNovember 28, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    Looks great. Very impressed with those buttonholes!

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  4. liza janeNovember 28, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    Lovely! The color is perfect. I really like the swingy shape, too. I've been drawn to that sort of shape lately.

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  5. Miss Marker's Quilts/Margaret Leuwen QuiltingNovember 28, 2011 at 9:05 PM

    Gertie - It's beautiful! Love the color, style & everything about it! Time to grab some wool and get making one for myself! Eventually Winter is going to hit us!

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  6. Miss Crayola CreepyNovember 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    It looks great! I LOVE the lining!

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  7. A.J.A.November 28, 2011 at 9:06 PM

    Beautiful! I love the covered buttons!

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  8. CennettaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    The coat is absolutely beautiful. Job well done.

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  9. ...C o w R o a d...November 28, 2011 at 9:15 PM

    Wow, Wow, Wow! Love the whole coat, especially those huge buttons! ;-)

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  10. PaulamuNovember 28, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    Just beautiful! Is it a wool felt? Is there a dart in the sleeve cap or a seam the entire length? I have recently acquired all of my grandmothers patterns from the 20s and 30s . . . can't wait to use the styles of that time and re-do them for today!

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  11. AnnaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Magnificent! So glad the lining worked out, it's perfection.

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  12. AnnabelleNovember 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    Just lovely! I need to work up the courage to make a coat for myself.

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  13. Anna ChristinaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:22 PM

    You look beautiful! I love the color and the fun lining. I am inspired.

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  14. JessNovember 28, 2011 at 9:25 PM

    Great job! PS I have vintage swing coats and normally wear them with my dresses--I feel like I'm doing them an injustice if I'm wearing pants with them.

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  15. GracaNovember 28, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    It is lovely! The colour is beautiful and the covered buttons are a nice finishing touch. Wow!

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  16. Carl@November 28, 2011 at 9:29 PM

    congratulation!!! Beautifull!!
    Sorry my inglish

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  17. stitchysalNovember 28, 2011 at 9:35 PM

    So lovely! Beautiful work!

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  18. Technicolor CutieNovember 28, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    LOVE the color and lining! Great job!!

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  19. ms. modisteNovember 28, 2011 at 10:14 PM

    Adorable! And totally wearable. Love it!

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  20. lianneNovember 28, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    My favorite parts are the collar, the buttons (fabulous!) and the lining. Congratulations!

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  21. GailNovember 28, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Stunning!

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  22. evalineNovember 28, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    stupid question: Why are the buttons in the Vogue picture reversed? Is that a photographer oops-I-reversed the negative ?

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  23. HeatherNovember 28, 2011 at 10:45 PM

    I love it!!!

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  24. SunniNovember 28, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    It's gorgeous! I adore the color! You look superb in it too! For some reason, to me, it looks a little frumpy on the pattern cover, but on you it looks positively darling. Very well done! The lining is divine as well!

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  25. kazoomNovember 28, 2011 at 10:58 PM

    I got my comment posted on the wrong page - but the coat is beautiful and fits really well. Good job!

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  26. AndreaNovember 28, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    You are adorable in your new coat! Looooovvve the lining.

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  27. LunaLooNovember 28, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    Nice finish and those buttons match so well; they look like they were custom made for this coat! Awesome era reproduction!

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  28. The HojnackesNovember 28, 2011 at 11:25 PM

    It is beautiful! I love the lining.

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  29. CorrineNovember 28, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    very nice Gertie! and the powder blue (at least that is the color my monitor is showing) is so fresh. Great job. I don't know how you manage to do all that you do....and finish the coat!

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  30. Pam from South AustraliaNovember 29, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Excellent job. Well done.

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  31. patsijeanNovember 29, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    What a wonderful coat! Isn't it nice to be able to just reach in the closet and pull it out?

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  32. MarieNovember 29, 2011 at 3:04 AM

    Wow - it looks stunning. I love all the features you have included. And the colour is to die for, it sure beats black, grey or beige.

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  33. dawn sNovember 29, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Congratulations! I love, love, love your fabric choices and I am glad to see you get back to the book.

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  34. coffeeaddictNovember 29, 2011 at 4:13 AM

    Lovely! If Roger Moore ever does anothe Saint season, you'll definitely get a call from the casting people :-D

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  35. RenaissanceBombshellNovember 29, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Simply stunning.

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  36. PamelaNovember 29, 2011 at 4:23 AM

    Oh, Gertie, I had been waiting for this post! It's been like watching a soap opera and finally we have a very happy ending! The coat is so beautiful, you don't see such stylish and unique garments around. I hope I didn't offend you by comparing your work to a soap. I just meant to say that I had been following the progress of your coat and I couldn't wait to see it finished.Congratulations!

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  37. House of PinheiroNovember 29, 2011 at 4:33 AM

    This is so stunning...

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  38. EmNovember 29, 2011 at 4:39 AM

    Everything about this coat is beautiful, the colour, the shape, the lining, the fit. Stunning

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  39. ClareNovember 29, 2011 at 4:56 AM

    Even more beautiful than I imagined! Those buttons are fantastic.

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  40. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 5:18 AM

    Looks great.You look beautiful!

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  41. Matter Of StyleNovember 29, 2011 at 5:22 AM

    this coat is amazing, beautiful and so well made!

    I've been searching for this shade of light blue to make a cape this year but had no luck, looking it on you convince me even more on how fantastic it is!

    Aren't pastel colors a must this winter?

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  42. MarieNovember 29, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    This looks lovely Gertie, it really suits you and it looks great with the trousers!

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  43. sorbetsurpriseNovember 29, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    It looks amazing and I love the lining! I think you could wear it with skirts if they were tight fitting ones rather than full.

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  44. Sassy TNovember 29, 2011 at 6:04 AM

    Absolutely adore your creations. Buttons are fabulous. Have you mentioned how you have done those? I will check through your blog.

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  45. SWDNovember 29, 2011 at 8:03 AM

    It looks delicious! Very nice work! :)

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  46. MelanieNovember 29, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    It's fabulous. Very casual elegant. You've done an amazing job and it suits you nicely. This is such a great pattern! I seriously think vogue should re-issue these!

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  47. SusanNovember 29, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    The coast looks awesome! Love it!

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  48. sandysewinNovember 29, 2011 at 9:43 AM

    Congrats in finishing quite the challenging project. It came out great and looks terrific on you!

    Whenever I take the last stitch in a big project, I always feel like there should be a brass band playing, cheering and bells & whistles. There never are, though. :(

    Instead, we just move on to the next big thing. ***grin***

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  49. SeraphinalinaNovember 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Lovely coat. That's going to be so cheerful in the dark days of winter.

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  50. TashaNovember 29, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    Fantastic! I love the color, and the polka dot lining... genius!! What a masterpiece.

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  51. forwardmarthaNovember 29, 2011 at 9:58 AM

    Perfection. Great job!

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  52. NicoleNovember 29, 2011 at 10:04 AM

    It's so adorable! It looks really warm as well

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  53. uglybeatNovember 29, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    Gorgeous! That color will pop when it's drab and dreary outside. I'm sure you're going to make a lot of people smile. I never quite understood why dark colors are so "in" for winter. I love color to brighten the season!

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  54. ButterflyNovember 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    It looks great on you! Did you have more lining fabric than you tought or why else did it work out?

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  55. Karen SNovember 29, 2011 at 10:29 AM

    OMG! I love it-it's gorgeous! I especially love the color and those covered buttons. Beautiful job!

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  56. CarolynNovember 29, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    It's looks very nice! I would love to make one. And I love those buttons! Enjoy it. You look great in it!!

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  57. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Beautiful! I color is great and the lining is such a fun surprise. I feel like it would look just a great with a full skirt too!

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  58. ValerieNovember 29, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Adore! Especially the color combo with the lining!

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  59. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    Is the coat as soft as it looks? I'm imagining that the fabric is soft like a cuddly bunny.

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  60. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    It came out so awesome! Very impressive :) ...as for your wall stickers behind you, did you know they make them with rhinestones now, to bedazzel your chandelier ?

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  61. Maris OlsenNovember 29, 2011 at 11:15 AM

    Beautiful! Try it with a pencil skirt too - you definitely need a narrow shape with the fullness of this coat.

    Maris Olsen
    http://sewmaris.com

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  62. ReneeNovember 29, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    This coat looks just perfect: the color, pockets, swing, and those buttons! More info on the buttons, please.

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  63. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oh, wow, Gertie! What a triumph! You look totally fantastic in the coat! The style and the colour are just lovely on you.

    Everything looks picture-perfect! Well done!

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  64. Sewly a HarpistNovember 29, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    What a beauty! The lining is my favorite part, I love those unexpected and interesting type details.

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  65. LizzyNovember 29, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    WOW!! it is so so beautiful!! lovely color, love the buttons, the lining, everything!!
    I really would like to do a coat like that!

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  66. CyndiNovember 29, 2011 at 12:45 PM

    That is fabulous great job.

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  67. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    This is absolutely perfect! I love it! Great job!

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  68. JessieNovember 29, 2011 at 1:45 PM

    How wonderful! I love the lining I'm so glad that worked out.

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  69. adriprintsNovember 29, 2011 at 2:25 PM

    Did you end up needing a clapper for the seams!? It looks great! Congrats on finishing the coat!!

    I just traced a jacket pattern from a Japanese pattern book, and can't wait to make something warm for winter.

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  70. Pin QueenNovember 29, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    Love, love, love it! Swing out sister!

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  71. SusanNovember 29, 2011 at 5:07 PM

    It's beautiful!

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  72. CarolineNovember 29, 2011 at 5:17 PM

    Beautiful! Did you interline this coat? I bought some lambs wool interlining from McChulloch and Wallis in London to use on my own coat. Hard stuff to track down!

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  73. ColleenNovember 29, 2011 at 5:32 PM

    It's really so beautiful. I can't wait until I'm a good enough sewer to make a coat that I really want to wear!

    omg: my word verification is: urifece. yuk.

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  74. Lynn Mc.November 29, 2011 at 5:51 PM

    Absolutely fantastic!!

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  75. AnonymousNovember 29, 2011 at 6:15 PM

    Beautiful coat and those buttons!- fabulous!

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  76. LindalouiseNovember 29, 2011 at 6:20 PM

    Well done Gertie. Hopefully you will show us the inside & your feather stitching.

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  77. AlaskapsychNovember 29, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Looks absolutely beautiful! Well done!

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  78. Flash HarryNovember 29, 2011 at 7:12 PM

    Hi Gertie, what a great coat, you have sewn it brilliantly. I just love the colour too.
    Swing-y coats always feel fabulous on.
    As if I didn't have enough to do sewing bags, I've begun a Christmas Countdown blog just for the hell of it. I am attempting to please all who love Christmas but have also included stuff about Christmas in Australia.
    http://santateddyschristmascountdown.blogspot.com/

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  79. PaulaNovember 29, 2011 at 7:50 PM

    Love the finished product, Gertie! The buttonholes and buttons are fantastic! I also like the swing style and your "new" profile pic. I've been so busy lately, I haven't had time to visit your regularly - so sorry! Must correct that immediately!

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  80. AngelaNovember 29, 2011 at 9:01 PM

    LOVE!!! LOVE the color, shape, lining. Gorgeous. Well done!

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  81. jayne millerNovember 29, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    Fabulous job on the coat. I read the step by step instructions and a little over whelmed. hats off to you

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  82. mavisNovember 29, 2011 at 9:23 PM

    It looks smashing!

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  83. UnknownNovember 29, 2011 at 10:12 PM

    Love the colors you chose for this! The lining is adorable! Looks amazing!!!

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  84. TraceyNovember 29, 2011 at 11:47 PM

    looks wonderful Gertie!!

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  85. DebiNovember 30, 2011 at 2:32 AM

    This is absolutely stunning! I really love this shape in coat--you should wear it everywhere!

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  86. Pam ErnyNovember 30, 2011 at 6:07 AM

    Lovely!

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  87. NathalieNovember 30, 2011 at 6:27 AM

    Wow. Gorgeous!

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  88. ApseedNovember 30, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Very beautiful! And those buttons with the buttonholes look so elegant.

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  89. Second Hand RoseNovember 30, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    Well done! It is so well made! I love the colour, the style and the lining is gorgeous! XxxX http://thesecondhandrose.blogspot.com/

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  90. StephanieNovember 30, 2011 at 10:39 AM

    Love it! The buttons and lining are beautiful touches.

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  91. MarjorytNovember 30, 2011 at 11:45 AM

    That coat will look fabulous with a wriggle dress too!

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  92. Meg the GrandNovember 30, 2011 at 3:03 PM

    Positively gorgeous!!! Love the color and adore the lining!

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  93. angelaNovember 30, 2011 at 3:25 PM

    that is so beautiful i almost cried because i want it so. bad.
    *sigh*

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  94. a little sewingNovember 30, 2011 at 3:45 PM

    gorgeous!! I hope it doesn't attract dirt, it is soooo pretty in that shade of blue. Love the buttons, too.

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  95. mimi jacksonNovember 30, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    Now, that's pretty darn cute!

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  96. éadaoinNovember 30, 2011 at 5:12 PM

    Gasp! Gertie, it's so beautiful! You're an inspiration!

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  97. ThePaintedPiscesNovember 30, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    This looks great Gertie! I really love the lining. I bet it would look great with a long skirt or dress swooshing about underneath.

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  98. Katelyn AllersNovember 30, 2011 at 9:13 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous! What a great color and shape.

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  99. VanessaDecember 1, 2011 at 6:18 AM

    Love it. Very elegant.

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  100. Wag DollDecember 1, 2011 at 10:21 AM

    Totally gorgeous, you've done a fantastic job! x

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  101. ReadyThreadSewDecember 1, 2011 at 8:18 PM

    I may be the single voice of dissent,but I really don't think this coat suits you. It's beautifully made but, from the photos you've posted, it looks as though you are wearing your grandmother's coat (and not in a good way).

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  102. Shoreham Cottage GiftsDecember 6, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    wow ! fabulous coat beautiful colour and lining :)

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  103. TacomapatDecember 7, 2011 at 12:37 PM

    It's fabulous. I love that you are bold and not intimidated by something so monumental as a wool lined swing coat with bound buttonholes. Bravo.

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  104. AnonymousDecember 21, 2011 at 8:25 AM

    So pretty! I love the lining!

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  105. SheriJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:17 AM

    Amazing job on the coat! Do you know of any similar coat patterns available nowadays? Or would you be willing to sell a copy of the vogue pattern 7442? This is the coat I wish to make but finding the right pattern has been difficult: http://lifessweetessentials.tumblr.com/post/13826389206/

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Thanks for your comments; I read each and every one! xo Gertie

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