A Plaid Coat

So, I did manage to complete this coat before the weather turned warm . . . but just barely.  This garment will be going back in the coat closet until Winter returns, but at least I managed to sew a piece of outerwear.  It was far too long since I made a proper coat!  And with all the wool I have on hand, that is simply ridiculous.

My expectation was that this design would be great for wearing with a crinolined silhouette.

Alas, I allowed myself to be misled by the the line drawing back view.  True, this is a fabric hog, but it is definitely not shaped like a vintage swing coat.

To be fair to the pattern, from the front view, this is clearly not a swing coat.  This is just another case of me seeing what I want to see.

But other than a less full silhouette than I was expecting, I really love this coat.

And while my coat closet could certainly use another solid colored option instead of this rather loud textile choice, this plaid desperately wanted to be made into a coat.  Not to mention the fact that this yardage has been taking up space in a drawer for many, many years.

I love the built-in scarf and the single buttoned sleeves.

In fact, I might even make the short version of this design at some point if the right fabric comes along.

Coat:  Made by me, Vogue 9071

Dress & Jacket:  Vintage

Shoes:  Colin Stuart

Hat:  Vintage

Brooch:  Vintage
Gloves:  Vintage