Gigi, I made this coat (my first attempt at a really tailored garment!) out of heavy weight black linen....

GIGI

"I made this coat (my first attempt at a really tailored garment!) out of heavy weight black linen. The lining is 100% cotton. It was truly a labor of love and I learned so much during the process!"

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Gigialt6 years ago

Linen is 4C22 black; pattern is a vintage Kwik Sew.

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Juliealt3 years ago

LOVE IT! That you learned a lot is part of the fun. I remember my first reversible Chanel type jacket back in the 60's, I was far away from all the ladies of the family that sewed and when I brought it home a year later they all complimented me. Thrilled!