New Coat From An Old Pattern

As you know, I am using as many patterns from my stash as I can. Shopping my stash first saves me time (gives me more sewing time) and money. So I made this new coat from an old pattern. Vogue 9069 is from 2014 but it is still stylish and classic.

Pattern and Fabric

The pattern is described as a very loose fitting wrap coat with front extending to pleated hood. Although this is supposed to be fully lined, I really didn’t want to do that. My goal was to make a simple, unlined coat that would be warm and comfortable. I definitely wanted a simple style as well.

The fabric used for this is a brushed polyester wool blend that’s warm and washable. It’s quite heavy so this is certainly a winter fabric. Best of all, I was able to buy it in one of my favorite colors.

If the coat is fully lined, it can be made reversible. For mine, only the front and hood are lined. that way, the front sections are finished nicely and the hood slides on easily.

Sewing The Coat

A size 16 needle for this really works well. Vogue 9069 is great for beginners. There are not a lot of details or complications.

inside details of Vogue 9069-new coat from an old pattern

Since I didn’t fully line my coat, I used binding on some seam allowances. That’s shown in the picture above.

There are patch pockets on the coat. I lined mine although the pattern doesn’t call for that. Lining the pockets helps them last longer (and it feels better).

new coat from an old pattern with Vogue 9069

Besides the lining (or lack of), I didn’t make any changes to the pattern. Making this new coat from an old pattern was quick and easy.

It’s been quite a while since I made a wool coat. My first one is here, done for the ready-to-wear fast.

Overall, I think this is a terrific pattern. It’s easy to make and the style is timeless!

Lightweight Coat With Lisette By Butterick

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.

B6244

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.

Butterick 6244

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…

Reversible coat from OOP Butterick 3306

This pattern came out some time around 2001, but as someone who buys patterns on sale, then keeps them for years, I’m glad I finally got around to making this. I wanted a casual jacket to wear and decided that I wanted something in all black. I spotted this quilted coating on the Mood Fabrics website and knew that was what I wanted. The material is finished on the back side but it is recommended to line the garment. So with reviewing the pattern views, and this one (View A) being reversible, I decided that I would use black corduroy for the other side.

Butterick 3306

In my opinion, this is the perfect fabric choice for this jacket. I really like the length as well since it goes to just below the hip which makes it easy for sitting and driving or whatever. The pattern calls for no pockets on the reverse side (which for me is the corduroy), but as you can see, I added them. No point in having a reversible coat with pockets on only one side!

I lined the patch pockets with the red and black check fabric I had left over from my shirt (here).

Here is a picture of the pattern envelope so you’ll know which one I’m talking about. some of you may have this pattern.

All in all a successful project that I;m very happy with. This was also the easiest (and fastest) jacket/coat I’ve ever made.

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday season! Warm wishes to all…

Denise