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I started working on this vest/trench pattern last

I started working on this vest/trench pattern last spring. I got to the point where I was happy with the fit, but I never got around to the point of making the final garment before I decided if I will make this into a pattern for sale.

This fall, I started wanting a long puffer vest. I thought about drafting one, then buying one. Then I realized I can try making my spring vest/trench pattern in wool coating and see how that goes instead. That means no buying, no drafting something from scratch again and figuring out the way to make it. Win-win all around.

This vest turned out exactly as I wanted it to. It did almost end me with the armhole finish, but I persevered. It is fully lined which I love. It has inseam pockets for all my small items. It also has front and back yokes.

I skipped closures. Partially because I was lazy and partially because I know I am not going to wear it closed.

There are a few minor changes I would still make to the pattern - make pockets deeper and roomier and maybe make the back yoke longer.

But other than that I think this vest is exactly what I wanted.

Now I really want to make the trench in wool coating and see how it looks as a coat. Maybe then I will start thinking about pushing this into the next stages of pattern development. The instructions for this will definitely wipe me out...

Details:
Vest - #selfdrafted, made in camel wool coating from @blackbirdfabrics
Sweatshirt - #cadysweatshirt made in organic cotton sweatshirt fleece in vanilla colourway from @blackbirdfabrics
Sweatpants - self-drafted as well, made in the same fabric as the sweatshirt.

Anya
🧵 Designer/Illustrator/Blogger
💻: www.annazoepatterns.com
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I took my brand new vest out last night to get flu

The clean finish of the armhole on this vest almos

The clean finish of the armhole on this vest almost did me and my sew-jo in. Somehow I forgot what the proper construction steps would be, messed everything up and had to unpick so many seams. So many seams. In the end, it worked out. I may have cried a little. But the vest and I are on speaking terms now. I need a quick and easy project now. Sweatpants maybe? ⁠
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Details:⁠
Vest - #selfdrafted made in camel wool coating from @blackbirdfabrics ⁠
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Anya⁠
🧵 Designer/Illustrator/Blogger⁠
💻: www.annazoepatterns.com⁠
📧: hello@annazoepatterns.com⁠
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#annazoepatterns #pdfpatterns #sewistsofinstagram #BlackbirdFabrics #BFwool⁠

Let's talk about this coatigan. I made it years ag

Let's talk about this coatigan. I made it years ago. Years! I drafted the pattern myself and it was probably one of the very first patterns I drafted. I had no idea what I was doing and how much ease I was adding. When the coatigan was first made I thought I had too much ease, but in hindsight it is perfect. ⁠
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I added welt pockets because I am a big fan of them. I wasn't sure how the welt pockets would fair on boiled wool, but they were surprisingly not hard to sew! The wool was so good at hiding any minor imperfections. ⁠
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I finished the hem with the mitered corners for a cleaner look. I sewed the front panels and the hems by hand so that the coatigan has is nice and clean finish. ⁠
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I wish I kept the pattern. I have no idea what I did with it. I've been searching for it ever since I realized that I accidentally drafted my favourite transitional piece, but I can't find it. It means I just will have to re-draft it again and make it even better! ⁠
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Coatigan - #selfdrafted and made in boiled wool, likely from @blackbirdfabrics⁠
Sweater - RTW ⁠
Skirt - #eviebiasskirt by @tessutifabrics made in lyocell twill in mesa rose colourway from @sitkafabrics⁠
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Anya⁠
🧵 Designer/Illustrator/Blogger⁠
💻: www.annazoepatterns.com⁠
📧: hello@annazoepatterns.com⁠
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#annazoepatterns ##tessutipatterns⁠ #memade #sewistsofinstagram #sewingpattern⁠

I love the #eviebiasskirt pattern from @tessutifab

I love the #eviebiasskirt pattern from @tessutifabrics! It is such an easy make! It is only two pattern pieces (technically one) and it takes no time at all to make it. ⁠
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I made a couple of minor modifications. I lengthened the skirt by ~5" (13 cm) to accommodate a different elastic insertion method and lengthen it to fit my height of 5'10" (178 cm). ⁠
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Oh yes, I made an elastic pull-on view! I don't want to deal with weight fluctuations and zippers. Ugh. Give me the comfort! The pattern instructions call for finishing the waist with lingerie plush back elastic, which would be so cozy! But I didn't have a colour of elastic in my stash that would go well with the fabric. Not even a black one. ⁠
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Instead, I used the same method for elastic insertion as the instruction on my Elsie skirt pattern calls for - attach the elastic to the right side, flip it over to the wrong side, flip it again and stitch it down. This way the elastic is completely enclosed and invisible. It also does not shift or twist around. This method did need extra fabric though. ⁠
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I am really into this skirt. It's easy to wear and style. I have some print Tencel fabric I got recently that is begging to become another Evie skirt. ⁠
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Sweater - RTW ⁠
Skirt - #eviebiasskirt by @tessutifabrics made in lyocell twill in mesa rose colourway from @sitkafabrics
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Anya⁠
🧵 Designer/Illustrator/Blogger⁠
💻: www.annazoepatterns.com⁠
📧: hello@annazoepatterns.com⁠
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#annazoepatterns #pdfpatterns #memade #sewistsofinstagram #skirtpattern #tessutipatterns

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