My first LMB, I don't have any trench patterns for the 10 essential pieces, and I received two copies of La Mia Boutique from a pattern buddy (you know who you are), and I found two trench coat patterns. One with a 3/4 sleeve and the other with wrist length sleeves (below). It's taken me the afternoon to look through the pattern insert, and some research, to figure out what size to cut. Then I doubled checked after tracing to make sure I followed the right lines.
In this month's issue of Vogue they featured a model wearing a Red Jil Sander trench.
Vogue Magazine Feb 2011
From Style.com
If I win the lottery, I'm getting this trench coat :), I love that red.
In the meantime I think I want to "borrow" the flap welt pockets on the front for my trench, in exchange for the patch pockets. This is not a classic trench, there is no topstitching on it, so I will need to waterproof the seams. It doesn't have the classic trench coat lines, it's a little simpler, and dressier. I'm debating on whether to line it or not.
4 comments:
Why would you need to waterproof the seams because of less topstitching? What makes seams leak is stitching, so topstitching doubles your opportunity. That said, I highly recommend waterproofing seams if your aim is a truly waterproof raincoat, but then it's very important to start with technical fabric that'll really keep the water out. Goretex at least. And then I think you might have mentioned that? If you're using regular water-resistant fabric, like Supplex or ever PowerShield, you don't need to seal seams, especially if you're not going to topstitch them.
Marie, it's a precaution, I've had my share of leaky seams and I just don't want to go through that again. The fabric is a technical poly/nylon blend, I'll do some tests just to make sure.
I really love that trench form La Mia Boutique. Can you tell me how someone gets the magazine? I also like your pics on the red trench coat. I just purchased some red and want to make a trench myself. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Leslie, a friend of mine sent me two magazines. You can sometimes find them on ebay, and I believe there are a number of places that offer a subscription, but I've never tried any of them.
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