tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491039818479714865.post5354066833637583810..comments2024-01-09T08:52:04.099-05:00Comments on A Fabric Fixation: A winter coat it is...Allisonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01716213095620396409noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491039818479714865.post-16712052451899231172012-07-11T21:05:38.785-04:002012-07-11T21:05:38.785-04:00team coats-before-the-temperature-drops! (we may ...team coats-before-the-temperature-drops! (we may want a snazzy acronym)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716213095620396409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491039818479714865.post-80330454899155651752012-07-11T06:37:01.913-04:002012-07-11T06:37:01.913-04:00ANother interesting project ...I have bought me so...ANother interesting project ...I have bought me some coat fabric, I shall also take Tanit-Isis' advice on board & try to plan in enough time to make it. You seem to jhave the right idea ....maybe you will help keep me on point!Scruffybadgerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18298057071412471482noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491039818479714865.post-7971896839982894892012-07-11T00:00:13.204-04:002012-07-11T00:00:13.204-04:00I think thinsulate would be okay if handled differ...I think thinsulate would be okay if handled differently. For example -- a thicker muslin (like polar fleece)that would show the lack of drape, NOT trying to make alterations to the fit while working with it, and not trying to pair it with dry-clean only wool when its not supposed to be ironed or dry-cleaned. It just overwhelmed me --- I also think doing a small project (such as the quilted vest) to get the hang of working with it first would have helped. It *is* gloriously warm -- I hope you manage. (maybe a zip in liner? that way it could be cleaned separately and the coat could be pressed without worrying about melting its innards)Allisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01716213095620396409noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-491039818479714865.post-10499907765812371472012-07-10T23:45:58.492-04:002012-07-10T23:45:58.492-04:00The hardest thing about doing my winter coat a cou...The hardest thing about doing my winter coat a couple of years ago was getting started in time to wear it for the winter. I did, but just barely.<br /><br />I'm disapointed about the thinsulate---I was hoping it would work out for you. (Mostly because I'd like to use it some time ;) ). I may have to make a warmer coat yet... the one I made is up to Calgary winters but won't be up to Saskatchewan winters when we move back...<br /><br />Also, I think using your GORGEOUS fleece jacket pattern is an awesome idea. Good luck with the vanity-stomping. I haven't had much luck with that, myself...Tanit-Isishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15824217102632813598noreply@blogger.com