{"id":76061,"date":"2021-01-18T06:55:18","date_gmt":"2021-01-18T11:55:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/?p=76061"},"modified":"2020-12-25T20:54:58","modified_gmt":"2020-12-26T01:54:58","slug":"sew-tell-lyndseys-b6423-coat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2021\/01\/sew-tell-lyndseys-b6423-coat.html","title":{"rendered":"sew + tell: lyndsey’s b6423 coat"},"content":{"rendered":"

Lyndsey<\/a> is here from the Advisors Circle to show off her snuggly Lisette B6423 coat. Her fabric choices are classic and\u00a0sophisticated, for a coat that will wear well for many seasons to come.\u00a0<\/i><\/p>\n

Name:<\/strong> Lyndsey
\nCountry:<\/strong> Louisville, KY, USA
\nWhere can we find you on the Internet?<\/strong>\u00a0Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n

Project Details<\/strong>
\nPattern used:<\/strong> Lisette B6423 coat for Butterick<\/a>
\nFabric used:<\/strong> Tweed 100% wool coating from Britex Textiles and a silk charmeuse print from Fabrics & Fabrics.<\/p>\n

\"Lyndsey<\/a><\/p>\n

Did the fabric work well?<\/strong>
\nThis fabric for this project was so good! Wool is my favorite fabric to sew, and I knew I wanted a light-colored neutral fabric for the shell. I ordered swatches from several online fabric stores, but as soon as I saw this tweed wool coating from Britex fabrics, I knew it was the one.<\/p>\n

I was very indecisive on the lining. I ordered a nice rayon Bemberg lining to match the wool, but when it arrived it did not excite me. I wanted a lining that made my heart full every single time I wore the coat.<\/p>\n

\"Lyndsey<\/a><\/p>\n

I kept looking and finally found a silk charmeuse with French love letters printed on the matte-side. Since the silk is printed on the matte side, the black is nice and deep. I hadn\u2019t sewn with silk charmeuse before, but it wasn\u2019t as tricky as I thought it would be. I get a thrill every time I peek at the lining on the inside of this coat.<\/p>\n

\"Make<\/a><\/p>\n

How did the sewing go?<\/strong>
\nSewing the project was quick and trouble-free. I have sewn several wool coats<\/a>, so I knew what to expect when working with wool. My least favorite sewing activity is pre-shrinking wool, but it has to be done so that you can press properly during construction. Having the right pressing tools (a clapper, tailors ham, and seam roll) really helps to press nice looking seams.<\/p>\n

\"Make<\/a><\/p>\n

I sewed a couple of muslins before cutting into my fashion fabric. Liesl had said in her post about her version of B6423<\/a> that she chose her size based on her hip measurement because that is where the coat is the narrowest. My measurements had me at a large at the bust and an extra large at the hips. I sewed a large muslin first, and I was glad I did because it was definitely too narrow at the hips. I sewed a second muslin in the extra large size, and it fit much better. This style of coat is supposed to be roomy, so I didn\u2019t make any fit adjustments other than shortening the sleeve length to fit my arms.<\/p>\n

\"Make<\/a><\/p>\n

What was the best part?<\/strong>
\nThe pockets are the best part! I will never get over how pretty this seam-into-pockets design detail looks. It is very similar to the look and construction of the pockets on the Cappuccino Dress<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\"Sew<\/a><\/p>\n

I\u2019m also really in love with my fabric choices on this coat. I was glad I took the time to order swatches and get it right. The style lines of this coat and the neutral fabric will mean that I can wear it for a very long time.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Lyndsey is ready for a fashionable winter with her cozy B6423. Read the details about her handmade coat.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":6023,"featured_media":76092,"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":[20783,20742,20827,88],"class_list":["post-76061","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-general","tag-advisors-circle","tag-b6423","tag-butterick","tag-lisette"],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2020\/11\/Lyndsey-b6423.jpg","jetpack_sharing_enabled":true,"jetpack_shortlink":"https:\/\/wp.me\/p5jZS5-jMN","jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":59085,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2017\/01\/sew-tell-camelias-lisette-b6423-coat.html","url_meta":{"origin":76061,"position":0},"title":"sew + tell: camelia\u2019s lisette B6423 coat","author":"Rachel Le Grand","date":"January 5, 2017","format":false,"excerpt":"For this addition of Sew + Tell we have Camelia visiting, sharing and talking about the Lisette for Butterick B6423 coat that she sewed for herself.","rel":"","context":"In "general post"","block_context":{"text":"general post","link":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/list\/general"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/oliverands.com\/community\/content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/B6423F.jpeg?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":58658,"url":"https:\/\/oliverands.com\/community\/blog\/2016\/11\/introducing-the-new-lisette-b6423-coat-for-butterick.html","url_meta":{"origin":76061,"position":1},"title":"introducing the new lisette B6423 coat for butterick","author":"Liesl Gibson","date":"November 30, 2016","format":false,"excerpt":"Introducing the new Lisette B6423 coat pattern for Butterick. 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