Category Archives: Winter Coat

The Valentine Slip

Posted on December 21, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Is back in progress!!  I finished the straps and the front tonight.  No photos yet, but here’s the fabric its free state. I did the straps first because I hate to get to the end and have to fiddle with … Continue reading →

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The Elusive Burda Magazine… December 2009

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

After finding all the details on the Burda jacket I want, I can’t find the magazine!  I submitted a classified to PR, and I hope someone comes through for me.  There’s a coat in a later issue of burda that … Continue reading →

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I’ve found it!

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

I’ve been looking for patterns to start with and this one from Burda seems to have everything I want.  http://osinka.ru/Zhurnaly/2009/burda/burda_12/slides/22.html Here’s the line drawing: Hood:  Check Fur:  Check Flap thing over zipper:  Check Designed for puffy fabric:  Check The princess … Continue reading →

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Why is it so hard to find a warm, long coat?

Posted on December 10, 2013 by Fabric, Thread, Clothes?

Years ago (I think 5), I made a knee length black wool coat, similar to this one.  (Wow, I look young!  Yes, I made two almost identical coats.   I actually have a third one in the closet needing hemmed … Continue reading →

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