Saturday, February 3rd, 2007
Fleur
Fleur de A coat - spring 2007
I figured out the armholes and ended up changing quite a few other things as well. The previous coat had a much smaller collar and was also more narrow and fitted. With the fancy pattern, it just seemed too formal to me. This one is wide and loose and I like this contrast to the more formal looking material. This material is a heavy weight linen, which also has a casual feel -another contrast to the pattern.
I also added darts at the back shoulders, which helps give it a bit more of an A shape.
I have to say that I LOVE my new Bernina sewing machine. Excuse me, sewing computer, as the manual calls it. It makes my old machine feel like the equivalent of beating your clothes against a rock instead of using a washer. Seriously. I can not believe the difference. And you can call me gadget girl now. I sewed these buttons on with the machine! I want to get every presser foot they make.
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 9:41 pm:
sewing buttons on with the machine who has heard of such a thing! this coat is perfect, we may need to add to Alena’s UNIFORM Studio collection.
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 9:46 pm:
The coat. And the sewing computer. You had to put both in one post didn’t you.
And it sews on the buttons too. Of course it does.
And I’m sure you’ll make the coat in Pia’s size.
Two beautiful elegant things in one post, and my spirit feels calmer. Always such a delight to see what you’re making.
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 9:58 pm:
Just gorgeous. I’ve never heard of doing buttons with the machine.
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 9:59 pm:
stunning, stunning!! i love that sewing computer too, for letting us all see this masterpiece of a coat! (i think i need a girl next, just to dress her in uni attire….)
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 10:00 pm:
that is really cute! I love the contrast of the looser-cut with the fabric. really, really lovely.
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 10:06 pm:
Oh, Martha! The coat is just lovely - a perfect mix of elegance and comfort. And the buttons - really? On your machine? Okay, I’ve got to go read my own Bernina manual, as I had no idea this could be done!
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 10:06 pm:
Oh just lovely, a child’s coat? That’s beautiful, I love linen prints and the A-line is just perfect!
on Saturday, February 3rd, 2007 at 10:49 pm:
just
gorgeous!
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 1:29 am:
Lovely new design. I promise I won’t order this for Baby J, although I will be very tempted.
And that sewing computer of yours is fantastic!
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 3:45 am:
oh how beautiful! i want one for my daughter! could you point me in the direction for a pattern? also do you have a source for the lovely gray bloomers from your previous post?
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 6:41 am:
I love the contrast too.
Of the casualness of the cut and the linen with the rococco-ness of the print.
And speaking of the print..you got all the bits all lined up where they should be! How painstaking..it paid off though.
Lovely.
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 7:38 am:
So gorgeous!
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 3:24 pm:
That coat is fantastic! If you ever make another, I think it would look great with a slightly rounded collar, too. Although it is awfully feminine as it is (I just have a thing for rounded collars).
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 3:27 pm:
i love this coat. so beautiful. glad you are enjoying your new “sewing computer”.
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 7:30 pm:
the coat is beautiful! the new shape is just perfect… i love the back darts & new collar.
and the sewing computer– buttons!! i am amazed.
on Sunday, February 4th, 2007 at 8:22 pm:
The coat is gorgeous! You must be thrilled. Oh - I want a machine that sews buttons! That’s just amazing!
on Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 4:11 pm:
Love the coat. I feel the same way about my Bernina. The additional feet attachments can be addictive but they are well worth it.
on Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 6:49 pm:
martha - it is absolutely delicious! i wish i a was a little girl so that i could wear it!
on Monday, February 5th, 2007 at 8:13 pm:
it.is.beautiful.
on Wednesday, February 7th, 2007 at 8:57 pm:
Wow- it looks great! I find it so amazing and inspiring that you create the patterns and sew with such skill and get it completed so quickly.
on Monday, February 26th, 2007 at 12:51 am:
Coming in kind of late with this, but that coat! It’s the prettiest simple coat ever. I don’t even have a child, and I want one. When, where, how can we buy this?
on Tuesday, February 27th, 2007 at 9:37 pm:
Stunning!!!
on Wednesday, March 28th, 2007 at 2:49 pm:
This is exquisite. I’m new to your blog. Do you sell your work? I’d love to feature you on my site if you do.
on Sunday, July 29th, 2007 at 4:58 am:
My mother in law has a Bernina and she loves it too. It was her mothers and I’m sure, someday, it will be mine too.