[Cat]

Hi Liesl,

Yes, that is incredibly helpful. Thanks for clarifying re: the pocket stitching and for the tips about getting the fit right and what to look for – plus skipping muslin!

Thank you so much, very helpful!

Cat

[Cat]

I had a Rowenta from 7 years ago that worked superbly. And I have for 15 years had a Rowenta fixation believing they were wonderful irons. But I did a silly thing and basically ruined the last iron which I never had any issues with. When I went to buy a new iron, of course, I thought I would get a Rowenta. I read about the leaking and other issues and found one that seemed mostly to get positive reviews on sale.

After I got it tho, it was fine for like a month and then it also started leaking water while sewing using steam. I then found some reviews that alluded to this with this model. It does not happen every time and I did not know you should not fill it too high until reading that here.

I considered returning it but then almost every review I have read of any iron has seemed to have issues. There was one that sounded inexpensive and also good in my research which was maybe a Singer but I cant remember now!

You would think an iron could be designed to not leak and that Rowenta and the others would be experts at this, unless this is a version of planned obsolescence.

I also wondered why Rowenta went away from the turquoise green which I associated it with to different varying colors. Anyway, this is the first place I read anyone say they dealt with the leaking by using a spray bottle instead of putting water in it. I will consider doing that if it happens again. Thanks! And yes totally understand. Oh, I did have an inexpensive Black and Decker as a backup which does not have a lot of oomph but can suffice.

[Cat]

I am relatively new to this forum but @sarvi comment on her husband did make me wonder! 🙂 This made me smile as well as the idea of a sewing group, Trace This!

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[Cat]

Trying again 🙂 … the other was under 1 MB in size but this is now smaller image of B6244 in sizes 18W-24W pattern layout attached photo (fingers crossed it appears):

[Cat]

@cybele727 that fabric looks very pretty!

[Cat]

Coat B6244 sizes 18W-24W pattern layout attached photo:

p.s. not sure why but photo is not showing.

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[Cat]

@liesl, thanks for the information about the twill tape. I got some and will try it. I finally was able to upload a picture of the pattern for the larger size and wanted clarification on how this should be cut. It seems like piece 2 is on the fold and 1 and 3 are not — is that right?

Thank you!

[Cat]

I have not had a chance to upload the pattern of the larger size for advice on the cut out. Hopefully, I will do that in the next day or so.

I have the Carolina Herrera Double-Faced Wool Coating fabric, the salmon-beige-orange like color, one of the ones you recommended (a fluke that I have it; it was a surprise).

Would you think I need the 1/4 inch cotton twill tape to use with this? I am not sure how to determine whether there is quite a bit of stretch.

Thanks!

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@sanitystitches Congratulations! Wonderful job! First one done or at least posted! What a pretty color.

p.s. and good tip re: using a different basting color thread. Thank you!!

Cat

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Thank you so much, Liesl. This is fantastic. I originally got the pattern for the dress but I happened to have one of the amazing wools you suggested (the Carolina Herrera salmon-beige-orangeish color – it is very unusual color). So I really want to try the coat (it is cold in NYC!) and am happy you are doing a sew-along. But I am a few steps behind your starting point. I am not quite sure I understand the layout of the pattern for the 20w-22w-24w size. It is in two pieces. I just reread the directions but want to be clear. So you cut the piece on the fold first and then lay out the two pieces of piece 1 on the right side?

Thank you!