Burda Style 7360. A Spring Coat

Without the simple lines of this coat, the print wouldn't work. Without the print, this coat wouldn't work. Which to me, makes a perfectly perfect Spring coat. I was inspired by a couple of black and white
Kate Spade trench coats, and all my sewing plans got put aside until I could make my own version. As usual, the Burda Style pattern is beautifully drafted, but requires a sewing skill set to work through the instructions.  (you'll have to excuse my photos..I have been having some sucky camera issues of late)

This coat is made from a heavy cotton sateen from Joann's April Johnston for Project Runway , and lined with an anti-static lining. 

I just love that unexpected surprise of cobalt blue.  Every once in awhile, you can even get a peek of it up the sleeves. The 3/4 sleeves...a modification from the original pattern.

My other modifications? I raised the pockets by about 3 inches...they were exceptionally low on the original pattern.

The back has a very deep vent ( which you cannot see here!) One change I wish I had made was to make the coat a bit more A-line than it is.

I was about to put the lining in yesterday and  started to seriously think about bound buttonholes. So, after practicing, I decided to go for it.

I found some excellent tutorials on line...

Gertie's bound buttonholes ( this is the method I used)

And Sharon's tutorial for finishing the back of the buttonhole. 

And even though it took me a good part of the afternoon, I'm SO glad I added this extra special feature. And SO proud that I learned something new!

For me, I hit just the right mix of style and print and surprise, and I would certainly recommend  using Burda 7360.  It has interesting lines, a fabulous fit and some interesting design options.

Have a fabulous week, my friends!