Make The Look

Anthro's Frilled Eschelons Peacoat

Thank you all for the lovely comments on the red cardigan/jacket/whatever it is.  I think it will be versatile, we'll see!

This week's pick is another fall jacket/coat from Anthro, the Frilled Eschelons Peacoat.  Right away, I'll have to say two things:  one, that I like the blue color (Turquoise) better than the brown (Moss) and two, while all those ruffles aren't exactly me, I think they're different and fun.  I liked this jacket because it is traditional but has a twist to it, and will work nicely for fall and early winter before you really need to bundle up.  Of course, I know it is late August, but with school starting soon (tomorrow!) and fall just around the corner, this is the time to start thinking about or making coats and jackets.  I will be ordering wool this weekend for a coat - not this one, but I am getting the supplies here!

Now, to make such a coat, I've got two patterns that will work quite nicely, although they're not exactly like the original and will need some extras to make them like the original.  Butterick 5393 and McCall's 5759, although both are single breasted, they do already have a curved front that would work for this coat.  You'll need to add ruffles at the hem, as many rows as you'd like.  The amount of rows depends on your own taste and style - three might be too much or might be just right for you.  You'll also have to work out the cowl style collar, of course, you might not want that either and just go with how the pattern is already drafted. 

Butterick 5393:

McCall's 5759:

Of course, if you're confident in your pattern altering skills, you could take almost any double-breasted, princess-seamed coat pattern and copy the look.

For fabric, if you want teal wool look no further than Gorgeous Fabrics, who just happens to have some lovely wool: 

Fabricmart.com also has a great selection of Shetland wools (on sale, too, another reason to get your fabric early!).

All photos from respective websites with links included.

Parting Shot:  New Project.  I've got a new project starting tomorrow and the pattern is already Wellie-approved.  If I can keep him off the fabric, I'll be doing good!  Details tomorrow.