Making Myself Another DREAM Coat (the Ultimate Form of Self-Care) | How to Make a Coat 

This week I found out the owner of Papercut Patterns, Katie, has been diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer. If you've been thinking of purchasing a Papercut pattern, or if you'd like to purchase the Stacker jacket pattern I used in this video, please do as I'm sure Katie could really do with the love and support right now! You can shop Papercut patterns here: papercutpatterns.com/collections/patterns xx

I'm glad I'm not the only impatient sewer Janelle. 😂 I start praying it works as soon as I cut into my fabric

For future reference, I’d advise on always leaving about a 6” / 15cm opening in the lining of one of your sleeves. It’s how coats and jackets are bagged out in the fashion / tailoring industry here in the UK and it means that no matter what the instructions say, you’ll always have an opening to close out the garment! Your coat turned out gorgeous! 😍

Love the coat. The colors are perfect for you. Me too. If you cut 2 sizes of the collar pattern, it won't curl. Unless you want a stand up collar, of course. Also hem the lining, and the body of the coat separately tacking them together with long tacks at seams, etc. The lining will hang more freely. All in all, gorgeous.

I've only just started out sewing (my mum gave me her old sewing machine) and my first proper project is making a summer dress for my 2 year old, but I hope one day to be able to make clothes for myself and can only dream of making something like this. Your videos are always so easy to follow, I love them and everything you create

So inspiring Janelle! I'm the daughter of a now retired professional seamstress and the thought of making myself a coat is both exciting and daunting... the critiques can be brutal. I've learned to not share my projects until they're successful. It's awesome if I need guidance and expert advice though, so not all bad!

The only pattern I've ever tested in advance was for memory bears because I was so terrified to cut into the special fabrics! Love the lining on this coat ☺️ I made my wife a grey coat and she chose pink for the lining for a bit of fun! 💕

I have really been looking forward to this project and it didn’t disappoint 😀. I think you should go back to Spotlight and get the green woolly fabric and make another one. Maybe shorter with wooden buttons. That would be gorgeous too. Have a lovely week.

found you from Maere makes, and I love your coat. Thanks for the comment about Katie, her pants 👖 pattern is just what I was looking for last summer, it's on its way now!

I also made a lined coat and it was so satisfying! It is in a vintage style and I've had people ask where i bought it. Love how yours turned out :)

Woww such an awesome project! Thanks for sharing.

I had a pink coat a number of years ago and it was so fun to wear! Also, Pink is so in fashion right now ❤❤❤

I love this, when fall starts for me, I'ma make thisss

Look's fabulous and warm, Janelle. The fabric combination is beautiful.

Perfect coat and perfect colour

Such a gorgeous coat! I love how you lengthened it, added the pocket details, and used the pretty upcycled tablecloth plaid inside. That color looks amazing on your too! 👏🏻👏🏻

It looks lovely Janelle. I used to use the sewing machine to attach buttons when I had a lot to do with limited time, but always pulled my loose thread to the back and tied off.

Hi Janelle, Thank you for sharing your courageous, second venture into coat making and the brilliantly successful results! I absolutely love the soft & cozy pink fabric you chose for the coat's outer layer and the beautifully fun pink & cream coloured plaid lining. By the way, your first coat--that was, literally, made from a cozy yellow blanket that had lovely, soft colored flowers all over it--was so perfect that I hoped to make one as close to your design as possible. Then, today, when I learned of your plans to make a second soft and cozy coat--that was similar to your first coat, only made longer and, now, pink this time--I began to think that you should have a line of coats based on these first two coats and organize to market and sell them worldwide. I just can't imagine anyone not wanting one. At the end, when your tutorial on coat making was victoriously concluded, I felt your joy as if it were my own and realized what a gift it was to be able to make such wonderful apparel. Not only do you now own the garment you love and can now enjoy wearing it; but maybe even more important is the joy felt and burst of confidence that comes from knowing you created this lovely item you are wearing. The choices made in its creation; such as, pattern style, fabric type in solid or pattern, colours used, and accessories selected customize the garment perfectly according to one's own taste and body size. It just doesn't get any better.than that in the world of fashion. I love your background soundtrack music and set design. I have come to realize that even the choices you have made in these respects foster a feeling of fun and calm. Therein, dramatically increasing your followers' desire to take part in the journey of fashion designer and seamstress taken with each new sewing project. A perfect example of the value in actually "making" one's dreams come true; rather than, having them handed to you on a silver pattern. I wish you continued joy and success as you go forward with your business. And, thank you most sincerely for believing in yourself, following your heart's desire and having a giver's heart that shares her journey enroute! 💖 Sincerely, Anita

I've learned to sew lining together separately and then insert it and hens .

Wow! It looks absolutely fantastic! You’re so clever and an inspiration to me to start making my own clothes. Once I finished packing up my house and I’m in my new place, I’m going to start.

Sewing buttons with the machine is the most fun part for me

Happy to see you tried sewing on the buttons by machine! It's so easy and the stitches get so even and well secured 👌🏻

Wow Janelle, well done!!! Love your coat. My fav colour too and yes the coloured lining and length is perfect! !!!

It is very hot summer time where I am in the US, but you’re giving me great ideas for when it gets colder! Love that coat!

Nice. I’ve been all about that dusty blush pink color lately. You should make the jacket in a lightweight canvas or denim for spring.

Beautiful coat! I've long wanted a pink coat. Guess I'll have to learn to sew. 😁

wow that's incredible! It looks so good! Really impressive, great job

The coat came out so amazingly! I love the colour and you explain welt pockets in a way that makes it so easy to understand. Really enjoyed your video 💖💖

Wow! Amazing job 😊 you’re a true talent designer. Your coat is gorgeous💕👏🏼

That’s so nice. Looks beautiful on you.

You make this look so easy! So easy I may try myself!! 😆

It’s absolutely beautiful!! I’d love to have a coat like that!!

Wow gorgeous coat, just beautiful. Great video.

Lovely coat. Looking to start sewing coats also. I think store coats seem to be darker colors. Your coat is cheerful to look at.

What a fantastic sewing project you’ve done, it looks so professional ✂️🧵🪡x

I’ve been waiting for this ever since you bought the fabric and I’m blown away! You are amazing and what a fantastic project!!!

Wow! Fabulous coat and Love all your extra special touches. I so enjoy all your sewing projects and your fabric color choices are so beautiful.

Your coat is beautiful I love it! You are so inspiring. When you sew buttons on the machine if you are sewing with a thick fabric,you can use a hump jumper tool to sit your button on so it has a longer shank for the thickness of fabric.xx

Beautiful, I love it, I think I am going to give the Poppy Coat a try.

Haya. Beautiful coat & the details are great. You look wonderful it your coat, all snuggly. Thanku 'sew' much for sharing. xx

Hello! I'm still trying to catch up watching all the videos that posted while I was away visiting the grandkids. I hope you have a happy week ahead! Thank you for posting and sharing your talent.

Coat looks amazing, well done 👍

What a lovely lovely 🏵️ 🏵️ coat! I'm a beginner sewing and I just love watching your videos ❤️

Gosh, your coat is so cute! Great job! Love the shade of pink!

I rarely ever make a toile as it just adds so much to the time involved. I hate the cutting out process and the placement of the pattern pieces. I always need to make a narrow shoulder adjustment so the whole thing is quite a process for me so I admire people Ike yourself who are so passionate about sewing. I have made some great outfits for myself over the years just the same.

I have two unmade coats that I've been procrastinating on for longer than I'm willing to admit, but seeing the actual construction of a coat has made me want to work on mine. Thank you! xD I absolutely love the pink fabric you chose for this. The green was gorgeous too haha!

Beautiful! I love watching you make those pockets…so amazing!!

Beautiful Janelle. You have inspired me to make a coat this winter. Your instructions were clear and concise. Thanks.

Absolutely obsessed 😍🤍

This coat turned out cute!

Gorgeous fabric! Love the look on you! Well Done!🤗❤😘

I've been hanging out for this video - and the coat is just as amazing as I imagined! And that lining... 😃 After you posted your sewing plans video I went straight to Spotlight to buy the same fabric. It's very inspiring to see it in a finished piece - I think I now have the confidence to have a go making my own 😊 (I agree - life's too short for voiles!)

I just love your work.

It turned out so pretty!

It's so satisfying to watch you create this beautiful coat! Well done!

Wow you did a great job! Thank you!

Amazing work Janelle, the coat is so beautiful! I found a woven doona cover in pink and rust colours that I can’t wait to turn into a coat, but I think I need to try some simpler garments first! I hope you release your own coat pattern with all the perfect details. Love your videos!

Looks wonderful 😊

Coat looks amazing those colours look great on you I love the texture of the lining too makes it look even cosier. Just a side note your editing on these videos lately have been on point. The quality of the audio editing too much improved thanks for the extra effort it really has made a difference. 👍

Perfect as usual. You are so talented, I would be scared to even try doing something on that level. Thanks for taking us along!!!!!!

It’s GORGEOUS!

Wow! That coat turned out beautifully! I’m going to try one this fall here in Canada!

Beautiful coat...being brave really works !!!

Just a really beautiful coat!!!!! The color and the lining are perfect!!!!

Brilliant work❤

That looks so warm🥰

Slick tute, they look great! Love your coat :)

Looks great!

Wishing Katie all my love to have the best outcome,x. Love your coat.Did I miss you sewing the buttonholes?Were they traditional or bound? Everything you make suits you 100%,

It looks perfect 😍

Fabulous result

So well done! Absolutely fabulous coat!

What a lovely coat enjoyed this tutorial well done.

Do the buttons close well enough without a thread shank to fit over the thickness of the coat? When you sew buttons on by hand, you can adjust how “proud” the button sits away from the fabric it’s sewn to. But by sewing it flush by machine, doesn’t that remove the shank that allows the buttonhole edge to fit under the button? Just beware… The coat looks gorgeous, Janelle! The colour really suits you and it looks so cozy.

Loved it, even though I don't like pink much. Well done!

So gorgeous Janelle. You’ve inspired me. X

Ist looks amazing

Amazing job and so inspiring!!

What fabric will you use for your third one?😉 This one looks great. I'm interested to know how easy it is to get on with a woven lining in the sleeves? I've always used something shiny.

Janelle I love your coat great job. I recently watched a video by Bernadette Banner called Pressing the Tailors Secret to Perfect Seams. I thought this technique would have worked perfectly on your coat project. It is definitely worth and watch for future projects. I hope I can find some fabric like yours!

Nice coat. I ❤it

Beautiful 😍😍😍

Fabulous xx

Such a pretty coat! And it suits you so well! I made a coat last winter (we have summer here at the moment) and I made it unlined but endet up finishing all the edges inside with bias binding:D so lining would have been quicker I think. Love your videos!

Such a beautiful coat Janelle! I just bought the stacker jacket pattern and was wondering if you could tell me how much material I will need for this amazing project? Looking to make it a long coat just like the one you made. Cheers

When you unpick, do you finish the thread again by sewing the ends? I’m always unsure whether it will continue to unpick itself or not. Love the coat also!! 😍😍

Simply divine! 🐾🥰

Yes I can’t be bothered doing a toile either ha! I love this coat I want to try make in a green colour shade (same fabric) so it’s a matcha shade hehe but wondering how cheaper machines go on thick fabric I’ve only ever sewed cottons . Any tips re foots? Quilting clips a good idea I see

i looove your coats videos! great job girl u nailed it it looks so worm and comfy ...wht about a denim bicker jacket? it would be awsome to try out for spring

I love your coat! I went to the link where info on your fabric was to be, but it just took me to the store. Can you tell me if it was wool, fleece, or ? I have watched so many of your videos and am binge-ing on them. 😀

so cute!

Gorgeous

Amazing job! ❤️

This looks absolutely amazing! Thanks for sharing, I want to make my own long green coat once it gets colder and I have a bit more sewing experience. How much fabric did you use for the project? 😊

Oh my goodness. What a dreamy coat 😍👌

Georgeous....😍😍😍😍

So beautiful.. you are inspiring…

So nice ❤️

Great job!!

Beautiful!!