I was so excited to make this coat that I put it together in one day. I don't know how I did it and if this phenomenon can ever be repeated again, but one thing is certain - it was a very, very long day. I stayed up late and drank too much wine, but I finished the coat. In hindsight, I don't think ...
The Long Overdue Coat
I finished my brother's coat!! I can not believe it finally happened. I want to say I am very proud and happy, but I can't help but feel a little guilty as well. I promised to make the coat a long time ago. A very long time ago. Almost two years ago. I bought the fabric a year and a half ago and ...
Lekala Coat – Better Pictures
It is almost summer... what am I doing posting pictures of a coat?? Well, in Calgary, although it has been deliciously warm, one can still get away wearing a coat in the morning some days. I am also sure that a cold spell is still bound to happen (I will be happy if I am wrong!) It's Calgary, it is ...
Finished Coat!
I finished my coat!! And I already have been wearing it out every. single. day. It turned out exactly like I wanted and I couldn't be happier. I am still missing a tripod, and I am secretly hoping / was told that with Christmas being so close I shouldn't go out and buy one. Although I am notorious ...
Lekala Coat Progress
Last fall I made myself a fabulous pink coat that I managed to wear out to pieces within one season. The construction was well done, but the lining fabric was cheap and it started tearing. The coat got extremely dirty and rather than cleaning it and re-doing the lining I decided I wanted a new coat ...