~a pink jacket~

I’m a little bit over my trench coat at the moment, so decided to take a break from it and whip up something more fun – a little pink jacket! The fabric is a textured wool that I picked up in the Global Textiles sale recently.  I’m not normally a pink girl, but this was quite a unique shade […]

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~trench coat: collar draft~

Yesterday I managed to get my trenchcoat cut and fused.  There are so many bits and pieces!  I almost completely forgot the epaulettes and the belt – luckily there was still a piece long enough to cut it in one piece.  I thought I had plenty of cloth, but there is practically none leftover.  Plus there is […]

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~trench coat sewalong~

This week I joined the Trench Coat Sew Along, which has just restarted for another round.  It is a great group to join if you are planning on sewing a trench or other style of coat – you’ll get lots of inspiration, tips, moral support and motivation!  And there is no pressure – whatever your […]

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