Simplicity 6286 - Boy's Camel Coat
Part One
Now that my skirts are done, it is time to get that coat made for my son! Here is the pattern that I'm using, Simplicity 6286, from 1965 (the same year my dad graduated from high school):
I'll be using a camel colored vintage wool from my collection and some sort of lining, which I still need to buy. I washed the wool this morning and dried it, before trying a few pattern layouts. Since the coat is for my son, I wanted to make sure that I could wash the coat at home rather than having to have it dry cleaned. Furthermore, the wool felted a little and thickened up, which is better for a coat anyway.
After trying a few layouts, I quickly discovered that I did not have enough fabric. I tried most of my usual tricks for when I have a little less fabric than what is really needed, but none of them worked. The next option then would be to make the facings, collar and trim pieces out of a another fabric. With that in mind, I went off to Jo-ann's to look for something suitable. Now you know I wouldn't be able to find a matching twill, so I took a look at the corduroy and the plaids, but neither of those worked out, either. I did find this:
It is a faux leather microsuede sort of stuff. My plan is to use this for the facings, pocket welts, tabs and upper collar as a contrast to the camel wool. Add some nice buttons and I think this might work for him. If nothing else, he'll be right on trend for this fall.
This pattern has not been used, so none of the pieces have been cut out. Simplicity put all the small pieces on one sheet to prevent their loss:
I'm hoping to get this cut out tomorrow and to get started on fusing the interfacing to the wool. I'm actually thinking of block fusing it and cutting everything out only once.
Parting Shot: Unwelcome Visitor. We have a stray cat around the neighborhood that likes to
8 comments:
I think the contrast fabric is going to look great. Isn't it funny how sometimes the things we do to solve a problem wind up being the things we like the most about a project?
I love this pattern. The faux suede is a perfect idea for the trim. I think you definitely made lemonade out of this one!
Look at Wellie's fluff tail! Seeing the visitor is probably the highlight of their day.
I adore the pattern! The coat is going to be beautiful (as if it could be anything else coming from your sewing room).
I kid you not, the neighbor cat that tortures my babies and me in the wee hours of the night looks exactly like your little trespasser! I have been trying to find out who this cat belongs to because I intend ring their doorbell at 3 a.m. and give them a piece of my mind!
Be cautious about washing the finished coat unless you know the fabric well!! I felted a random piece of wool fabric for a barn jacket some years ago - only ran it through the wash cycle once. I lined it with a preshrunk piece of plaid flannel and made a matching skirt. It made a lovely set that I wore lots. But when I washed the jacket, it shrunk further and ruined the jacket. Such heartbreak. :( I would hate to hear of a similar fate for your son's jacket.
Lois K
I have to echo Lois' cautions. Every wool I've delt with continues to shrink.
But, I love the pattern. Mens/boys clothing retains the same classic looks. Patterns for them are well worth the expense because the pattern will be usable for years.
I think the faux leather will make the coat very classy.I think the contrast texture will change it from "old man coat" to "smart young gentleman coat"! Perhaps because I remember dad and grandad wearing that sort of coat style!
Sandy in the UK
Look at Wellie's tail! He's really unhappy with the visitor!
This post made me wonder how much sewing I would have done if I had a son and not a daughter?!?!?
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