Sunday, April 15, 2012

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!

28 comments:

  1. Fabulous!! It looks wonderful. You did beautiful work.

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  2. That's a great-looking coat! Well done!

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  3. Stunning!! Both you and the coat!!

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  4. Amazing jacket, the fabric is gorgeous and all your details really add so much to your finished garment.

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  5. This is absolutely fantastic! Love everything about it!

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  6. Just right for Spring! The black and white are versatile enough to wear with lots of things, but the medium size print is zingy enough to jazz up any outfit.

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  7. Wow, what can I say! The coat looks sensational on you. Wish the tropical weather in Queensland Australia would give me the opportunity to wear one too! I love the online tutorials too and refer to them when I'm stuck. Aren't we a lucky generation of sewing girls to have our computers alongside our sewing machines?
    Denny

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  8. What a wonderful, wonderful coat! It is absolutely perfect.

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  9. What a gorgeous spring jacket. You are so amazingly talented and prolific. I can't help thinking over here... boy, the person who gets you're hand-me downs is one lucky fashionista! ; )

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  10. I love it,very striking!

    Cheers, Jean

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  11. The trench is fab!!! Great fit and very stylish.

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  12. Well, don't you look fresh and super stylish?! It's a really fun trench, Lynne. Great job on those bound buttonholes.

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  13. Lynne

    You did a wonderful amazing job on that gorgeous jacket. LOve the liniing

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  14. Really chic. And no one else will have one with a cobalt blue lining!

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  15. This is a beautiful coat..I agree with Catherine, that this jacket is really chic..

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  16. Wow! Beautiful coat - You did hit the perfect combination of elements. Wear it in good health. g

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  17. I love this coat! So stylish!

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  18. Great jacket. I love the lining.
    Bound buttonholes sound scary! Of course, I always think button holes are scary especially when I am the one cutting/sewing them.

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  19. Gorgeous! You did an absolutely fantastic job, and your coat is smashing! Well done on conquering those bound buttonholes they really do add a lovely finishing touch :)

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  20. Lynn, This is such a terrific coat. The bold print and eye catching lining are perfect together. You wear it well.

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  21. Gorgeous coat Lynne!!! You look fabulous:)

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  22. I can't wait until I'm skilled enough to make my own coat xo

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