Car Coat, Autumn

glad I live in a world where there are Octobers

It is getting seriously Halloween up in this here

Car Coat, Autumn

(more pictures of the jacket after the cut) –

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Little Halloween Dolls

 Seriously: these little ghoulish dolls (made by a friend; bought as gifts) are excellent). Like:

Little Halloween Dolls

 

They are slaying me!

I’ve been making stuff for myself, too. Some tights:

Multicolor Deconstructed Tights

Making the perfect-fit tight is pretty challenging. I have discovered my ankles and knees are slim, and my calves and thighs are full. These pair were my third try but I am getting it down!
Multicolor Deconstructed Tights

My ladyfriend B. sent us a care package – including some Cotton + Steel fat quarters. DROOOLLness:
Cotton & Steel Fat Quarters
Remember this skeleton thread holder my daughter drew a while back? He’s back on duty – holding my hair products.

Skeleton 'Sup?

Phee's Skeleton Thread Holder

 

Pumpkin pull-apart bread for my castmates. CHOICE
Pumpkin Pull-Apart Bread, For Castmates

 

Herbet Pocket is being very witchy:

Herbert Pocket Takes A Rest

As promised: pictures of the car coat I made Nels. (plaid sewing tips here – last year’s sew-a-long).

I interfaced liberally – back yoke, front, cuffs, pocket positions. I lined the garment in a gold slipper satin and made him a little neckline logo from one of the games he likes to play:

Car Coat, Autumn

I love the hang of this coat. There is no date on this old pattern – but I am guessing early 60s. It has a wonderful build – full but not boxy, and perfect for underlayering. I adore it so much I have been picking up other size ranges.

Car Coat, Autumn

The collar. Due to the cut and piecing, it hangs open beautifully when the top snap is not affixed:

Car Coat, Autumn

 

Silver snaps and long cuffs; side vents for comfort of wear:

Car Coat, Autumn

I used a fine organic cotton to line the cuffs; it compliments the gold inner satin well:

Car Coat, Autumn

Pockets – attached with precision by hand, and a strong fell stitch with waxed thread:

Car Coat, Autumn

Back view: I should note – for FELLOW PLAID NERDS, that with this type of plaid it is not possible to have a pattern-symmetrical bias piece: If you wanted the back yoke on the bias and symmetrical, you could piece it with a seam down center back. The effect would be subtle but quite pleasing!

Car Coat, Autumn

My son loves his coat. He told me it makes him feel special to put it on – and that it is very soft and smooth on the inside.

#w00t

 

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