the Trench is finished
It first started
here, then the
toile and pattern changes and lastly
how it looked when you last saw it,
and now!
This has been one of the most challenging projects I have undertaken ever, but so worth it.
The rain coat fabric had
its own requirements, but once I worked up the courage it was very easy to work with.
- I used fusible interfacing, Sheerweft TM for the facings and this fused very well using my Singer Magic Press,
- I used a Sharps needle,and increased the stitch length for my top stitching to 3.5 (previously using 3)
- The fabric ravels quite a bit, so I over-locked/serged all the seams.
When you last saw the trench I had basted in the lining. When I sat down again to work on the trench I realised I should have sat down a lot sooner and sorted out my to do list in a
logical construction order as I hadn't,
- added the hanging strap,
- installed the eyelets on the storm flaps,
- made or sewn on the belt loops,
- made and sewn on the double d-ring closure at the neck edge
this meant I had to do a lot of "going back"!
Now for a lot of detailed photos:
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| Pocket bags secured to seams |
This is a great tip from my sewing buddy Dilliander which she has posted on
Pattern Review.
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| Batting used for sleeve cap |
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| Caught the lining on the sleeve seams to stop the sleeves moving forward |
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| Pockets made for hem weights |
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| Interfacing fused at hem, weights in place and hems finished |
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| French seams used for the lining |
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Double D rings for neck closure, storm flaps have eyelets with washers installed using a Prym Kit
I purchased from the UK. |
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| A closer look at the zippered pocket on left sleeve |
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| Belts and buckles. |
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Lining with piping and hanging strap
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| Concealed buttons |
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| oops, I missed a belt loop! |
and last of all
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| can we go play now! |
Even with the challenges and time this has taken I am thrilled with my Trench and look to forward to getting a lot of wear from it.
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Stash Out: 19.25m
26 comments:
Fab Sharon! What a great job you have done on this!
Oh, WOW! Love all those pockets! This project was so worth the effort, you will wear this for years!
Thanks for showing off all those details, it looks incredible.
How fabulous! So many fantastic details! Drum rolls are fine but I think a 21 gun salute is in order!
Well done! It looks great.
Oh wow Sharon..it's fabulous. Although it's taken you some time, it was worth the wait & I know you must be pleased with it. What's next?? LOL
Beautiful work!
Fabulous coat! Your attention to detail makes this trench look so professional!
Karen
This was definitely time and effort well spent. Enjoy wearing it!
Simply perfect on you! Excellent detail work and really classic fit. Hope you enjoy it forever!
Drum roll, 21 gun salute and also a flyover and the red carpet? Words just aren't enough. You have totally excelled. So now, how about one for Roscoe, huh?
How fabulous is that trench - and fab that you have finished it. It looks great and I can testify even better IRL. Great job.
Impressive Sharon!
Beautiful!, and looks so RTW!!!
oooohhhh gasp! It's exquisite, Someday I hope to improve my skills and sew like this!
This is beautiful and I really appreciate all the technical details and the time involved. It will be so wonderfully satisfying to wear. I like the construction tips too, there are a few details in there I will file away for future use.
Standing ovation!!
It looks fabulous. Great pockets. Love all the details.
Sharon , this coat is absolute perfection! You must be so proud of it. What an accomplishment! I love it!
Absolutely fabulous Sharon, congratulations! It looks so professionally, and very cool indeed. I love how all the extras look, they really lift it up very high end, and the buckles are a terrific match. Did you get them in Sydney?
Gorgeous job!!! And of course, I love the border collie shot. Go Roscoe!
Your coat is terrific. What an impressive piece, and sure to be worn for years, its such a classic and so beautifully made.
Thank you for all your construction details. I will be back to your posts when I eventually make myself a trench coat - on my wish list!
Definitely worth the effort Sharon. It looks amazing and will be a keeper for many years to come.
That trench is too gorgeous for words!Thanks for showing us all the details!
Bravo, Sharon! I'm truly speechless other than to state the obvious - your work is soooooo very impressive and the coat is perfect on you.
Lovely! I doubt I'd have the patience to sew such a wonderful trench!
All I can say is Wow! Such a fabulous job. How naive am I - I didn't have a clue that weights were put into clothing!! I can only aspire to make something of this complexity. Awesome! Cheers, Karen
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