This is another one of those patterns that I’ve seen around the internet so I decided to give it a try. It’s B6244. The pattern contains a dress and this ope, fly-away coat. Now, I made this in October when the weather was better for wearing something like this. In any case, I wanted to share this.

It’s long on me. It’s proportionately longer on me than on the model on the cover of the pattern envelope. I’m 5’5″ tall and could shorten this by a few inches. But in any case, I really like this because it’s like wearing a warm blanket, except better looking. The material I’ve had in my stash for quite a while. It’s some sort of polyester (maybe with wool) suiting. It’s lightweight but warm (and washable).

Because the pattern doesn’t have pockets included, I had to add my own. I put in in-seam pockets which makes this much more practical for me.

This is, by far, one of the easiest coat patterns you could ever make. I could see this done in fleece as well (even though it’s not mentioned on the pattern envelope). Basically you will just be hemming the edges after putting in the sleeves and attaching the front pieces. I think I did this in an afternoon.

Quick, easy and comfortable. That describes so many of my sewing adventures and makes. But, I sew what I like and I wear what I make! I encourage you to do the same.

Until next time…