Vogue 1320 Coming Along Nicely

While I didn't officially join Victoria's Fearless February Challenge, unofficially this is my project. Of course I waited until the last minute because in my mind I work better under pressure. In all honesty, my everyday coat is starting to look quite crappy and I need another one ASAP.

I cut the main pieces last week but didn't start sewing until yesterday because I hadn't picked up the lining.

I think this lining is going to be the perfect compliment to the garment fabric.

So far everything is coming along nicely. The only issues so were the pockets and sleeves and that was mostly operator. Sometimes, as I've told my students, understanding will come from doing. I did manage to sew the sleeves in on the opposite side. I can't remember if that happened before or after that heaping goblet of wine! Note to self...don't drink and sew. My fabric isn't one that is easily unsewn so upon completion of that task, another heaping goblet of wine was required! After that I called it a night.

Some of my observations so far:

1. Didn't need an FBA
2. Didn't need to sew the size 22
3. A little bigger than needed
4. I don't mind a coat being a little big
5. It's longer that I thought
6. Don't have a problem with #5
7. I don't like sew-in interfacing
8. I used Batiste for #7
9. I prefer hand basting sew in interfacing
10. I'm using fusible interfacing for my hems
11. I always do in #10
12. Other than unpicking, my fabric is a dream to work with
13. The pattern is labeled easy
14. Number 13 doesn't mean boring
15. Love the deep pockets
16. I'll be able to finish this coat before the end of the month
17. Must stay away from the wine
18. Five days and counting