This one actually belongs to Leslie, but I fell in love with it, so had to try it on. I think I pulled it off :)
And look at the fabric I scored from Mill End in Portland!
It's a little too bright but that's exactly what I need to get over the gloomy rainy days here in New England.
I also bought a Buckle from Pacific Trimming on my recent trip to NYC.
So what else do I need? Ah yes, the pattern...
Remember the coat I made back in October/November last year?
Well that pattern also has a trench version!
And Stacey's review convinced me, that is the right pattern for my first trench.
See, I believe in setting myself up for success anytime I try something new. So for my first trench I want to keep things simple. So while this pattern may not have the traditional details like Leslie's version, at least it has enough to pass as a trench.
Plus I know this pattern works for me so no fitting involved!
I am contemplating whether or not to make it knee length or mid thigh... decisions decisions.
I've spent a good part of this morning reading all trench coat reviews and I like the idea of putting in lining just in the sleeves like Leslie (loohoo) did on her Burberry trench. So I shamelessly e-mailed Cidell to help me find the same burberry lining! Fingers crossed!
So there you have it. Now that we have a record of this trench, I HAVE to make it :) This will be my July project. And you know what's going to happen don't you? The minute it's ready to wear, the rain is going to STOP!
5 comments:
Hi Deepika, can't wait to see the trench coat finished! I have a burberry trench coat that I bought that I am very unhappy with because the "lining" (I'm hesitant to call it that) is not slippery, so it sticks to my clothing and is not easy to get on and off. So I recommend lining the entire coat myself. Just my two cents. :)
You make a very good point. But I really do want to show off the burberry inside so I think I am going to leave it unlined. Plus this way I can practice my bound seams! What are they called hong kong seams I think...
That is going to be a swell trench. You're already familiar with the basic bones of the pattern to boot. The princess seams and darts will show off your waist, it's such a great pattern for a woman's trench. July? Knee length? Hmm.
I think bound seams are called a Hong Kong finish. I never saw them in RTW until I bought a spring jacket in Hong Kong et voilà, the seams were bound in a contrast. Nice effect and it keeps it cool and light. You go, girl!
I just looked at the pattern envelope. The length of the trench is 34.5" which hits me just above the knee. I might just go with that. I will lengthen the vent in the back The tiny vent looks stupid...
I totally forogt to pull the fabric last night. But, I'm sure there is enough for lining. Definitely over the weekend!
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