The Sunbacked lining is a gorgeous piece of fabric because of its dual usage. First, the slippery side eases the coat on and off, secondly, the flannel side cuts the wind from hitting your skin. Love it! Where did you buy the tailor's clapper? Did the pleat in the lining come in the instructions OR was that your idea?
Thanks Mel, I loved the video and have ordered the pattern and lining as I have the wool mix fabric already to go. Really helpful hints and as I have made a Chanel style jacket prior to this which hand sews the lining in at the sleeves and hem, think that will be a better way to do it as you mentioned bagging out left you not liking the hem finish - which I agree with. I will however, be watching this again as I sew and I loved your coat finish. Thanks.
I agree about the hem. And leaving it open at the bottom and tacked down is a good option. Beautiful job on this coat. So pretty. And the color is great.
I’m just making this coat and I agree with you about the pattern instructions. I’m at the stage of bagging out the lining, so I shall take on board your suggestion of leaving the lining free. I’m making this at my sewing class, and couldn’t have achieved it without my wonderful sewing teacher 😊
Really nice! I've never made a coat, but have been eyeing this pattern for a first try. Your tips are great. Still a little scary, but seems much more doable after watching your video!
Great job on the coat! That color looks really good on you, the overall style is flattering and it is a home run all the way around! Thanks so much for sharing. I am really enjoying your channel!
Hi Mel, just found you because I am 3/4 way through sewing my first wool lined coat (Love Notions Octave ) and trying to decide how best to finish the hem as it's a very bulky wool and I don't think the bagging out instructions are going to look nice. Your brilliant review has encouraged me to stop, do some finishing and grading and explore some handsewing finishes. We are now in spring in Sydney, Australia but the mornings are still cool enough to wear a coat if I slowly persist. I am now a new subscriber for you.
Ooh I'm so glad this was helpful! Goodluck with all the finishings of your coat, sounds like you are so close to being done! I'd love to visit Australia one day. Thanks for subscribing! 😊
Thank you! So essentially you leave an open hole in the lining of your sleeve, and use this opening to turn the coat right side out. It took me a lot of time and care, since you will have to pull a lot of bulk through a small opening.
I found the fit fairly large on me. I measure at between a size 6/8 - however I usually wear a medium (or US 6/8/UK 10 or 12) so it didn't feel natural for me to sew the smallest size in a size range. I cut a 10 and it ended up oversized. I think if you went based on the size chart and your body measurements, it would fit better. Next time I would definitely sew a 6 or 8. I hope this helps!
Here is a link to the coat pattern I used: www.tessuti-shop.com/products/oslo-coat-pattern . The amount of fabric will depend on the size you make, so I suggest referring to the size chart. I made a size 10 so my size called for 2.5 meter main, 1.65 meter lining, and 1.3 meter interfacing. There are some suggestions for which types of fabric on the pattern page: I used boiled wool main, and a kasha lining, and weft interfacing. Hope this helps! 😊
I've just found your channel and found this video really helpful. I've never made a coat either though have four planned, one of them being a Tessuti. I thought your review of making the Oslo was really useful as it was so detailed. I have got into the habit of making notes of my experience of making a garment so that I can refer to them when I reuse the pattern. I've not been so keen on coats that only have one button but you seemed to have found it cosy enough even in cold weather. Are you in Canada? Our winters in the UK are cold but I believe Canadian winters are considerably colder. It's often very windy here so a coat with one button may not always be ideal. How do you find the Oslo in this regard and compared to RTW coats you have?
Hi Rosemary, thanks for your comment! I think keeping track of your experiences sewing each pattern is a great idea - I try to do something similar but often forget. Yes I am in Canada - This coat is definitely plenty warm for most winter weather with the wool and the kasha warm lining as well. I would probably choose my parka on the coldest days as my parka is more windproof etc. I find my Oslo coat is much heavier (physically, in weight) compared to RTW coats with similar warmth. If I wanted more warmth and low weight, I would probably line with Thinsulate :) hope this helps!
Hi Mel! Really nice coat! I am considering making my own coat and yours is an inspiration. By the way, what is the podcast you refer to at the beginning of the video?
