My little one needed a winter coat to keep away the chilly air but couldn't find what I wanted in any shop. So I drew up a sketch of what I wanted and I asked my high school friend Lisa Howden to collaborate with me in making up a pattern. I remembered she has some software for pattern making and looked her up on facebook.
Lisa emailed me the file which printed out on A4 pages. I just loved how easy and instant this was. Once I put the pieces together I cut out the outside and the inside coat pieces as well as the batting as I wanted it to be quilted. I use Matilda's Own eco friendly bamboo batting. Then sewed it together and was so pleased to finally have a lightly quilted coat.
I found making this coat to be straight forward and very rewarding. For me it was easier to make than a quilt as it has only a few pieces.
Lisa and I both made up a sample coat and let our little ones wear it for a few days and the feedback we got from people was fantastic. So definitely something we decided to share with others.
So on went the collaboration with Lisa. A month or so and 50 emails later we are both happy with the results of the pattern. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Both our daughter's are now warm and happy. My girl has worn it shopping, to the park and to parties and gets really lovely complements. She will be wearing it today to a winter wedding on the water front.
Lisa and I both think you could make one too, if you like.
Lisa emailed me the file which printed out on A4 pages. I just loved how easy and instant this was. Once I put the pieces together I cut out the outside and the inside coat pieces as well as the batting as I wanted it to be quilted. I use Matilda's Own eco friendly bamboo batting. Then sewed it together and was so pleased to finally have a lightly quilted coat.
I found making this coat to be straight forward and very rewarding. For me it was easier to make than a quilt as it has only a few pieces.
Lisa and I both made up a sample coat and let our little ones wear it for a few days and the feedback we got from people was fantastic. So definitely something we decided to share with others.
So on went the collaboration with Lisa. A month or so and 50 emails later we are both happy with the results of the pattern. Easy to follow step-by-step instructions.
Both our daughter's are now warm and happy. My girl has worn it shopping, to the park and to parties and gets really lovely complements. She will be wearing it today to a winter wedding on the water front.
Lisa and I both think you could make one too, if you like.
So if you do want to make an easy coat are your options:
» PDF pattern $9.90
» Kit with all my fabrics included $59.00
» PDF pattern $9.90
» Kit with all my fabrics included $59.00
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Bec commented on 20-Jul-2010 08:02 PM
Oh Saffron!! It's Gorgeous!! I cant wait to make one!! xxx P.S Cute little girl you have there xxx
Kate Conklin commented on 19-Jul-2010 09:04 PM
What a gorgeous little jacket! And how clever of you both to come up with a pattern that you can print out on A4 paper! I might have to make one for my little girl.
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