Remember how once upon a time, I was all gung-ho about making a winter coat? I tested material samples, tried a couple of patterns, interlined, added zippered pockets and fancy sleeves? And then remember how I got completely overwhelmed and decided I needed a quick break that turned into almost a year?
Well -- picked it back up a couple of weeks ago, and it turns out there isn't all that much left to be done. I've basted in the lining and am now deciding how I'm going to actually finish this beast of a coat. The original plan was to use self-fabric binding on all the edges and self fabric buttons as my closures -- however, as cute as that can be, I was starting to think it will be a bit dull. Then, at dinner the other night, my friend showed up with a green wool coat with leather trim and the kind of covered zipper I'd been toying around with, and I was most intrigued. (also, ignore the derp face. I apparently couldn't look normal today.)
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| buckle |
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| self fabric buttons |
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| contrast |
So...here are the options. The original plan - the new one, with a contrast trim and hidden zipper, and a the final one with some kind of buckle thing instead of the zipper (which I'd been leaning towards all day, but am now thinking I like the hidden zipper)
I've ordered a variety of swatches for the contrast- and I'm going to see how well they work with the coat.
(Perfection fused leather in gunmetal grey, Sierra faux leather in grey, Bijoux faux leather in textured black, and Perfection fused leather in bronze, all from fabric.com) (no sponsorship, just a decent selection)
Anyhow, thoughts, suggestions or really whatever that is even tangentially related to how I ought to go about finishing this thing up while its still winter (tentative goal: wear it for New Year's Eve) would be most appreciated.
I really like the contrast trim. Not totally sold on the buckle.
ReplyDeletethis seems to be the general consensus. now just waiting for swatchessssssss
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