I've booked myself on another craftsy course. Yes, yes I know, I have not made the Bombshell dress yet, or the Couture Dress. We all know its not my fault right? I know I am quite lazy, but in this matter, I am ABSOLUTELY blameless.
Gertie has this new course:
As you can see from the poster above, I am already enrolled on the course yay!!!
I do not know when I will actually make this suit, after all, I am still to make the first two dresses. I am going to watch this class just to learn. I know I will learn so many new things from here that I will use on other projects, such as making bound buttonholes, which I have to make on a shirtdress using this vintage vogue designer pattern:
I will also be able to learn how to make welt pockets, which I intend to use on my trench coat which I will make using McCalls 5525:
The trench coat I am currently lusting after is this Burberry Blanket stitch trench coat.
It costs a mighty £1,795. ahem....
I have already ordered some beige stretch cotton sateen and fuchsia china silk lining from fabric.com, and as we speak, said fabric package is slowly but surely wending its way to yours truly. Exciting stuff. With shipping, it all came down to $54.79 (£35). Not bad aye?
Is anyone else thinking of making a trench coat this year? Better still, has anyone made one, or is currently making one? Any word of advice?
ME TOO!!!! I couldn't resist this one as "that " jacket is my perfect shape!
ReplyDeleteThat vintage dress pattern underneath is fabulous - I love the central skirt pleat & hats off to you making a trench coat .... now mine could maybe do with updating ....stop tempting me!
hahahahahahha. I love that jacket too. though like i said, i don't know when I will make it.
DeleteThere's a gaping raincoat-shaped hole in my wardrobe so I've given myself a deadline of March 15 to finish a raincoat/trenchcoat for spring. I'm kind of at a loss as to what kind of fabric to look for, though. Can't wait to see yours!
ReplyDeleteyou could start by looking online for a coat you like, then look at the fabric they used. The Burberry coat used gabardine, but I could not find Gabardine in Beige, so I settled for cotton sateen.
DeleteI signed up within a minute of getting the email!!! Like you I think it will be really useful tool for a few other projects I have lined up this year.
ReplyDeleteSpeaking of projects - LOVE that trench coat you are lusting over...the blanket stitch is such a brilliant detail (and easy to copy!)!
I did too. I did not even blink. lol. Yeah the blanket stitch gives it a nice touch I think.
DeleteOh dear me I feel my credit-card about to be flexed again (LOL!)
ReplyDeleteI saw this course posted over on VickikateMakes
~ too today. I too have signed up for the other 2, but when they're this good (and when you consider how much learning you can get for so little spend) it really seems a bargain to me :)
Ekk! I just this second signed up too! (Hehehehe)
Deletelol. way to go. I am going to spend tonight watching it.
Deleteim a trench coat fan, so i may be doing one or a mac..
ReplyDeleteYep, just signed up! Didn't take much thought :)
ReplyDeleteI've been eyeing a trench style, too, it's just so classic you can't go wrong.
Oh, and that shirt dress pattern is perfect!
Oh, Burberry... their trenches are delicious! I love that blanket stitch detail! Amy at Sew Well made a lovely trench coat a while back-- you should check hers out! I really like the blanket stitch detail.
ReplyDeleteI'm skipping out on Gertie's jacket course (at least for now) as it's not my style at all, but I'm really excited to see everyone else's! I'm thinking about taking the new Kenneth King jeans class that Craftsy just announced... it sounds really cool!
Yeah I was looking at that one, and am still trying to decide if I should take it. Trousers don't really fit me. I really find it hard to find a pair that fits.
DeleteI signed up as well! It's fun to see Gertie's cute jacket pop up all over Sewing Blog Land today. See you in class!
ReplyDeleteHave you started yours yet?
DeleteWell don't feel bad cause I have no excuse but have not made my bombshell dress yet. I've also enrolled in the Jacket course and am sooooooo tempted to do the couture one.
ReplyDeletethe couture one is worth it, trust me. so much to learn.
DeleteI am going to jump on the bandwagon too and try this course!
ReplyDeletelol. jump away.
DeleteGosh that course looks wonderful! Have fun!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Gertie's jacket is gorgeous!! And how much for that tech coat!!?! :0
ReplyDeletetell me about it. When I saw the price I thought I had to buy lenses. Some people seriously have money in this world.
DeleteI'd love to make a trench coat as my current one (from H&M over ten years ago) isn't fit to be seen. It seems like a pretty complicated project though, so I'm waiting for the right pattern to come along.
ReplyDeleteI'm beginning to think I should have signed up for Gerties course before I went headfirst into welt pockets! I love that jacket too. Oh well!
ReplyDeleteHey Dibs,
ReplyDeleteI've been considering a trench coat. I have a Pattern Runway pattern that's for a winter coat, but the shape is PERFECT for a military-esque trench. I'm not certain if I'm yet up to the challenge of a coat yet though! Coats currently scare me more than pants...
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Oh I just bought that trench coat! I can't wait to see your version and hear how the pattern sews up!
ReplyDeleteHUH??????????????
DeleteYou bought the trench coat? or the pattern? If it is the coat, WOW...respect.