Liesl Gibson

Right on, @lightningmcstitch! The drape is important for this one. The fabric can be relatively thick as long as it’s not too stiff. @Ginger, I’d suggest going to a fabric store and looking at the coatings section so you can see the type of fabric we’ve recommended for this pattern. That way you’ll know what to look for when you shop your stash!

Image this time please….

@Ginger I think you’re exactly right to say “hold it up and see how it falls/drapes”. If it feels like it will be a nice warm layer and it drapes nicely then I think you’ve got your perfect fabric.
Here’s a picture of my mum and I both wearing the same cape pattern. I love the fabric I found for her one because of the gorgeous double face, but you…[Read more]

@Ginger I think you’re exactly right to say “hold it up and see how it falls/drapes”. If it feels like it will be a nice warm layer and it drapes nicely then I think you’ve got your perfect fabric.
Here’s a picture of my mum and I both wearing the same cape pattern. I love the fabric I found for her one because of the gorgeous double face, but you…[Read more]

I have no idea. I’ve never sewn wool before. Sorry… maybe someone else will jump on.

I’ve been sewing since I was a child. But have only made a handful of things out of wool. So I’m not very familiar with the different types. I have a few wools in my stash, that were given to me, so I don’t know what type they are. Any tips for determining if any of my gifted wools would work for this coat or not? Hold it up and see if it…[Read more]

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May we ask questions about fabric or should we wait until the sew-along begins? Thanks so much.