{"id":75889,"date":"2020-10-19T08:40:51","date_gmt":"2020-10-19T12:40:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=75889"},"modified":"2020-10-18T18:37:18","modified_gmt":"2020-10-18T22:37:18","slug":"camelias-handmade-coat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2020\/10\/camelias-handmade-coat.html","title":{"rendered":"camelia’s handmade coat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Our former Advisors Circle member, Camelia, is stopping by the blog again to show off the stunning blue handmade coat she sewed.<\/em><\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Camelia<\/p>\n

Where can we find you on the Internet?<\/strong> Blog<\/a>, Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Pattern used:<\/strong> Liesl + Co. Chaval Coat<\/a><\/p>\n

Fabric used<\/strong>: Cashmere wool and printed satin from the stash<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

Did the fabric work well?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Yes, this fabric was perfect for my Chaval Coat. I was worried that it might be too thick, but it worked perfectly. With the thickness in mind, I changed the pocket style; I was sure that the double welts with a flap would be way too bulky in this wool. Pressing with lots of steam and using my clapper made the coat look as good as it does (if I do say so myself).<\/p>\n

I even decided to make bound buttonholes, and I think it worked great, even if the fabric is pretty thick.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

How did the sewing go?<\/strong><\/p>\n

As usual, Liesl’s instructions were really good, with very clear illustrations.<\/p>\n

I made a toile before I started on my beautiful wool. Based on that, I decided to place my pockets slightly slanted. I always need a narrow shoulder adjustment. In this case, I shortened the shoulder seam by 3\/4″ and I shortened the sleeves by 2 1\/8″. I also took the side seams a bit in to make the coat less wide.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

I love fun linings in my coats. I also added some piping at the lining seam. I think this is another detail that makes the coat even more fun.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n

What was the best part?<\/strong><\/p>\n

The best part is having this coat in my wardrobe! I enjoyed the making process a lot. I love working with wool. Add a well-made pattern, and it is truly a pleasure to make a coat like this. Coat-making is not hard. It is just a project that requires more time and attention to fit. But with great instructions, anyone can make it.<\/p>\n

\"A<\/a><\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Camelia stops by the blog with a stunning blue wool Chaval Coat today.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6023,"featured_media":75896,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_bbp_topic_count":0,"_bbp_reply_count":0,"_bbp_total_topic_count":0,"_bbp_total_reply_count":0,"_bbp_voice_count":0,"_bbp_anonymous_reply_count":0,"_bbp_topic_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_reply_count_hidden":0,"_bbp_forum_subforum_count":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[20687],"tags":[20817,20680],"class_list":["post-75889","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-chaval-coat","tag-sew-tell"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/chaval-hero.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-jK1","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":76608,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2021\/02\/sew-tell-valentinas-color-blocked-chaval-coat.html","url_meta":{"origin":75889,"position":0},"title":"sew + tell: valentina’s color-blocked chaval coat","author":"Masha Richart","date":"February 15, 2021","format":false,"excerpt":"Valentina made this one-of-a-kind long Chaval Coat with cool color-blocking details. 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