I had decided that I needed an Autumn Trenchcoat after the amazing Liverpool Lace Trench last year-I still can’t believe I actually made it!
So bearing in mind I have a navy capsule wardrobe for the Autumn, I ordered some navy gaberdine and cream paisley lining from Calico Laine.
As a blogger for them I get 20% off any of my fabric orders. I used Burda Style 7237.
Navy and cream… Classic combination.
I decided to use the same pattern for my coat but was inspired by this coat I saw on a famous burlesque dancer walking through LAX….don’t you love the bow?? Image courtesy of Google.
My favourite part of making the coat is definitely the front , it is very fiddly and time consuming but it looks so lovely when it is completed.
I love the pockets on it.
I thought it would be a good record for me to photograph it as I went along…I think there could be a new trench every year! And the pattern does get a little confusing and it doesn’t always go right!
So this is a blog post in parts.
HOW TO SEW A BOW TRENCH part 1
I started by ironing both my fabric (right sides together) and my pattern.
I then used my old cooking weights to hold down the fabric as I cut it out.
I marked directly onto the fabric with my tailors chalk …it was the wrong side underneath the pattern…and I wrote on each piece what it was!! I know, I know….some is obvious!
This all took me a good few hours as I was trying to be precise and also Annice was making herself a kimono! So we were sharing the space!
That is it for this post…keep following for the next part!
Sew Deputy 
I’ve been looking for a trench pattern and this one looks perfect. Your lace trench is amazing btw, your choice of colour was spot on – so elegant
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Thank you! 🎀I love this pattern. I think it is all the details I love. It has a collar band, elbow darts and the lovely pockets. I really enjoy sewing it. Looking forward to seeing yours!
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I’m working on a different version of a trench coat so I definitely will be following the process with you.I made my toile yesterday so now I can proceed on the actual fabric.enjoy your sewing!
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Oh great! Are you posting too? I may need tips! I have got my pockets in and am pleased with them. But not too impressed with my gaberdine. It keeps creasing!
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If I have the time definitely,still trying to decide wich side of my fabric to use,glossy or matte.What would you do,it’s also navy blue??
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I’ve gone for the shinier, although they are pretty similar. If you haven’t started yet I would do a crunch test and see if that affects it. Although looking at the photo of Dita’s coat, I am guessing it is a property if the fabric anyway? Otherwise, which do you prefer?
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I went for the matte side,hope I don’t regret it later😊.
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I think that is the dita way! Lol
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The lace trench is beautiful. With that success, the blue one should be just as great. I love the bow, can’t wait to see it finished.
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Thank you! I am still figuring out how I will make the bow! But I am pleased with progress so far!
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How do you get such precise markings with your tailor’s chalk? I can’t seem to find an edge to do that on mine. This is gonna be an awesome trench for you! Love that you’re showing us step-by-step.
Thank you! xx del
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They are a bit hit and miss. I turn my ruler over, like when using felt tips so that I can get closer. Do you do that?
Thank you!
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Yes, I do use a ruler… but find I don’t often judge the thickness of the ruler + chalk accurately enough to actually get the mark where it should be, instead of 1/8 off! Thank you for asking!
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Oh I would say mine it the same! I have a great air soluble pen…..which is great, but doesn’t always come off!, I sometimes walk around like I have been colouring in? Hahaha
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I’ve been thinking about finding some of those pens… Thanks for reminding me. Enjoy the rest of your Bank Holiday!
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And you! I am sewing! Lol
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Wow! Looking forward to the next instalment.
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Thanks!🎀🎀🎀
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You rock 🙂
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Lol! 🎀
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Ooohh, this is very exciting and I’m looking forward to seeing how the project progresses! The bow is divine! 🙂
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Thank you!
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Looking forward to seeing how this one progresses. I’m particularly looking forward to seeing how you do the bow!
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Me too! Hahaha
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Wow! That looks complicated. I’ll look forward to seeing your finished results. Love the bow one you’ve used as inspiration.
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Thank you! I hope it looks something like it! I have got the pockets finished and am pleased with it so far….except for it being very crinkly !!! But then again…so is Dita’s!
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