It’s finally getting green here and I’m so happy to have finished this Spring coat for Natalie just in time, it’s the Spring Showers Jacket pattern by Elegance & Elephants. It’s still a little chilly in the mornings, so it’ll be a nice layer to have! I managed to squeak in time to make this one and another one for Emily (if you’ve been a reader for several year, you might remember I’ve already made one for Emily which she has finally outgrown). I was on such a roll with projects for market that it was easy to just keep going. More on the market stuff in my next post, I forgot I haven’t shared it here yet.
So I ordered up this beautiful Robert Kaufman Kobe twill in Shrimp. I love that name for this color. And it pairs perfectly with Leah Duncan‘s newest collection No Place Like Home for the lining. I did manage to not pay attention to the fabric width when I was ordering, but I managed to jig saw the pieces together just fine. The only piece I didn’t have room for was the zipper shield, but I managed to find a pink it my stash that works well enough. It’s nice that there are two shades of pink in the lining print, so I felt like it would work anyway.
I knew from the last time I made it that the zipper length was a bit long for the sizing. I shortened the zipper the first time I made one, but I was always worried that the repositioned zipper stops might fall off. So since I was just a smidge longer, I decided to roll the zipper back on itself. It actually is better than I thought it might be and the zipper pulls really smoothly. I call that good enough! I found some of the same drawstring at Joanns, and managed to buy out the last bit in our store. It’s a perfect size and color for this jacket I think! A few bits of scrap leather accents and its good to go. This is the largest size in the pattern and it’s nice and roomy. The hood is huge, so if I made it again, I would size it down. There’s a lot of nice topstitching that I didn’t want to pull out in order to fix it. I could have added a few more inches to the sleeves, but Natalie loves it and I love the way she looks in it so that’s all that matters. I love sewing things that get worn!!!
Kind of perfect that there was a little rain shower passing through during pictures!
Pattern: Spring Showers Jacket by Elegance & Elephants
Fabric: Robert Kaufman Kobe twill in Shrimp, Baum (No Place Like Home collection) by Leah Duncan for Cloud9 Fabrics
Awesome jacket! really! I love it! and that is one darling GIRL!!! thank you for showing and sharing~~~
Beautiful, fabric choice ? Natalie is a young lady know ?
That should read now!
Love all the photos! You are such a skilled sewist. I am sure your girls will look back and love all the wonderful things you have made for (with) them!
Wish the pattern came in adult size!
You are very talented!
I love this jacket–the color and cut are spot on. I wish I knew of a similar pattern in an adult size (plus).
I agree, Ann. I used to have an Old Navy barn jacket that I wore until it fell apart. This is just a touch more feminine, with the slightly more fitted waist and I LOVE that dipped hemline in the back. I’m going to search out an adult anorak and do a bit of tweaking. Hope I can find a decent pattern for one!
Great jacket – looks like top notch workmanship ;o)
Wauw!! Beautiful ♡ (the jacket and the daughter 😉 )
Beautiful model! Almost missed the jacket. LOL
Anna, that jacket is awesome! The fit is perfect for Natalie and it looks like it has just the right amount of “fun” for her personality. She’s such a pretty girl….young lady!
your new model is adorable!
It is super pretty and suits her perfectly!!
Beautiful jacket, and it’s obvious your daughter loves it! I noted your comment on having to reduce the size of the hood. I find that to be a problem with RTW jackets as well, and would love if you would post sometime how you modified the pattern to make the hood smaller.
Love!!!