@@AJansenNL unfortunately I don't think they're *that* strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height)... good idea though!!
@@RyanMercer oooh yes, it's such lovely fur!! And the rest of the cap I pulled it from was literally falling apart, so I didn't even feel like I was destroying anything to salvage it!
Bernadette Banner was my gateway influencer to historical dress (mostly because I didn't have a sewing machine) but damn, I want to make a pair of combinations so bad now.
@@kaytemnorwood made? Like 4, or 5 of them. But there is a video by someone else that improves the pattern. I like the shirt, because I can get it done in a few hours, with a combination of hand sewing and machine sewing for the best effect on the outside.
OMG, Claire's "modern" outfits dont ever get enough love! her 40s, 50s, and 60s, looks have just as much detail and references to her time in the 1700s
I absolutely love the removable hood. I also live in an ice-covered wasteland, and have been toying with making my own perfect coat, but I have never done any of these techniques either. This is such an inspiration.
Oooh, that's great, I love that you were inspired!! "ice-covered wasteland" sounds about right (*glances outside where the temperature rose JUST enough for the snow to melt a bit, and then dipped right back down, to guarantee a nice thin coat of ice hidden under the fresh snow*)
Right now it’s 1C so a bit of rain expected before the main snow lots of snow! Of course southern Ontario is freaking out but yeah ice under fresh snow. Oh joy! I too have a dream coat idea. A hood is a definite need for winter!
I also love the hood, especially the fur. And my "ice covered wasteland" might be colder than Montreal (Minneapolis). I became interested in historic clothing many, many years ago, in my university library, wandering among the stacks, and a book caught my eye. And never let go ... I even infected my daughter with the historical clothing virus.
It's not a sewing project as much as a tailoring one. It's stunning and looks like a multithousand dollar item - Bespoke don't come cheap! :D Your labor, skill and imagination make for a lifetime treasure garment. I began drooling until realizing that I'd only have 1 or 2 opportunities a year in which to revel in all that glorious piece. Congratulations. Yes, I know this is a year old, but better late than never.
LOL yes, if I had any musical talent at all, it'd be my first option... in the meantime, feel free to steal it for yourself or any musically inclined friends 🤣🤣💙
This coat is really a work of art, the movement is beautiful, it walks, it has a beautiful line. All that work doing mock ups really was worth it. The modern Dr Who’s wear what the costume designers call The Hero Coat. It has a lot of swagger and is a very British tailoring answer to the cape. This coat has that swagger factor, which the designer for Claire may have been looking for. (Those pleats in the back!) Great job!
For the belt, I would attach hooks to the outer part and make thread loops on the inner part. You would have to get really close to see the unused loops. And if you have a bit more of the wool you could make a “storm flap”. Basically a kind of U-shaped bit to attach with a button inside at each shoulder, to cover the open neckline when the weather is extra awful.
Ahhh my favorite « part » is the re-using of softshell coats - and giving a new life to that fur! I see fur caps often in my local thrift store, i’ll have to keep this in mind :)
Just be aware that it's an absolute PIA to sew in 🤣🤣 But yes, it was nice to be able to recycle, and as I told someone else, the original cap was in such wretched condition that I didn't even feel like I was destroying it in order to repurpose!
God damn it, don’t scare me - my partner is pleading for me to sew him up some drop crotch joggers from the softshell he bought 😂 Also i like the pin method for the belt closure btw! I’d probably go and open up the lining to add a reinforcing strip at the pinning spot. Perhaps find a more ornate pin? Like the cloak ones!
Your coat is beautiful! The hidden magnet is genius! I have been interested in the eighteenth century since I was 11 years old. A few years ago, TH-cam began recommending historical costumers to me. I was so happy to find out that there were people making content about historical clothing.
🥳🥳🥳 oh Shannon - your coat is FABULOUS and you are totally inspiring! I really like how you made the decision to take it slowly and enjoy every step. I agree with one of the other comments about more subscribers. So many others would be delighted to know that they too could have the same lovely feeling that Claire must have had whilst swishing around Scotland in such a beautiful coat! Thank You!!
Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and the end product, and I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other fun videos on the channel (while I'm off imagining myself as Claire in Scotland...🏴)
I absolutely LOVE these types of projects. I want to incorporate more vintage elements into my wardrobe but I want them to be clothes not costumes; meaning they can't just look pretty, they have to be functional.
It's all about the pleats for me - they look fabulous, and I'm sure feel great while "swishing". I also love how you often find a way to re-use items that would otherwise go to the landfill. Great job!
Yes! Thank you (and now I'm singing 🎶all about the pleats, 'bout the pleats🎶). Thank you, I love recycling and repurposing when possible! It was a nice balance to buying the two main fabrics.
Your coat is exquisite!!! The fur-trimmed hood adds that gorgeous element!!! The pleats add to that classic, elegant look. Beautifully done, my dear! You are talented!!❤❤
What a gorgeous coat! I love all of my winter gear that has the magnets in it, I had one with enough wed mess around in the instructors locker room and stick it up on a locker open when I taught snowboarding.
Your production quality is SOOOOO good and you are so talented. You need more subscribers. I LOVE the magnet!! And the fur. Since I live in a similar climate, I am very familiar with attempting to stay warm. As for the closure, use an Irish cloak pin.
Thank you so much!! I get this comment every now and then, but I didn't anticipate it on this video in particular, as I'm not actively *making* anything, but rather just retroactively talking about a past project. So that was a fun surprise! Interesting idea about the cloak pin, I'll look into it (immediate thought: I worry about snagging my sleeve on it, and destroying the wool, but maybe I can find a low-profile one??)
In the late 70s , I owned a heavy wool "Maxi" coat. Thinsulate did not exist yet so it had a thin quilted layer between the wool and the lining. If you decide to press it be sure to use a press cloth, I preferred a thin towel, to prevent the wool from flattening or getting shiny. I used to brush it more than iron. For the belt I would use the sort of buckle where the belting goes in on the center end of the rectangle then over where the other end of the belt is sewn to the crossbar and under the other side of the rectangle. Some have a slide piece the friction helps keep the belt from sliding.
Maybe the magnet would work for the belt too. And maybe a closure for the hood for those windy days? I don't think I would ever have the patience to sew but I enjoy all you seamstresses and historical costumers. I love to learn the process. I appreciate the skill. And if I ever have clothing made for myself I will understand the hard work and value. I discovered this world through loving history and seeing Bernadette Banner.
That would be a fantastic idea, if the magnets were strong enough. Unfortunately, I don't think they are... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though!!
I live in Minnesota! I love everything about the coat except that I'd change the pocket lining so I don't have to wrestle the pocket to get my stuff out. Fur is Warming! Zippers can rock when careful thought goes into placing them. Well Done Ye!
I have family in Minnesota!! Have you seen my video on S.R. Harris?! You might enjoy it, as a local!! But yea, if I had a slippery tartan lining, that would be just perfect!! Thanks for watching 💙💜
@Shannon Makes S.R.Harris is where I got the material for my reversible hooded cloak! I got the black frogs at Minnesota Fabrics, and I don't remember where I got the silver leaf clasp for the other side. Now, there is a pattern(if I can find it) that needs work! I'd put pockets in it for one!
I got into historybounding through pre-code films and sherlock holmes + videos of some costubers popping up in my recommended. I love the pleats in your coat the movement is so elegant and dramatic!
Living in the Deep South we rarely need a winter coat. Your coat is beautiful and I love the fur on the hood. I like what you said about enjoying the process. When I’m on a big project I relish all the parts of the process. Keep the videos coming.
I desperately want this pattern!! I love it! I've been searching and searching for a coat pattern. I don't think I would create the belt. But everything else, is right up my alley. Thank you for what your doing.
Muy sister push me with her into this rabbit hole of historial sewing, as a know Outlander Novels were an inspiration for her, she has been a fan of series and books for very long. So you meet all the thing we love. Thank you!
Gorgeous fabric, love the pleats and the hood…. You are an excellent seamstress. I can do advanced detailed work sewing wise but modifying patterns they way you did is beyond my capabilities ! Bravo !! Your coat is stunning ❤
Oooh lovely coat! I'm actually a tailor, and I've never pad stitched the entire front of a garment, just collar, lapel and maybe some of the shoulder area. I've always used fusible interfacing for the "big" parts of a coat. But I'm a men's tailor and we sometimes do things a bit differently. I think you did a good job with your additions and changes and the coat looks adorable in the snow 🥰
Hey, an actual tailor, huzzah and welcome!!! Yea, I don't honestly remember why I chose to do that - if I read about it as a technique, or if I just decided that I didn't like the idea of huge pieces of interfacing "floating" around the inside of the coat and that it just made me feel better to tack it down somewhat?? It doesn't seem to have any downside, other than taking some time (but not even that much time), so I probably figured to just do it and hopefully it'd contribute to the longevity of the garment! Thank you for the comments and compliments, I'm honored that an actual tailor approves of the job 💙💜💙
I love the pleats, the hood, but mostly your ingenious way of changing the pockets. I became interested in historic fashion after I wrote a story on Mary Wollstonecraft and needed to do some research on what they wore in the eighteenth century. From my research, I found Abby Cox's channel and her books and now your channel, and have been fully immersed ever since.
Thank you!! You're the first person to mention the pockets (surprisingly enough)! Glad you found my channel and are enjoying the (at least vaguely) historical content! 💯💙💜💚
If you really want to close the top of the lapel on very cold days you could add a button to them. I have a will cost that is very similar to this and I did that. I don't use them very often but when I do I love them. They aren't noticeable most of the time. It's a beautiful coat.
Thank you so much! A pleasant change from the woman who went off on me in an Outlander Costuming group about how this was a lovely coat and all, but NOTHING like Claire's coat in the show... a dose of reality with our costuming and cosplay is much appreciated 🥰🥰
@@ShannonMakes I'm sorry you had that interaction. Sometimes the costuming community is so supportive and then sometimes it is...not. Some folks get a bit too wrapped up in their own hobby they forget that not every does (or needs) to do it all the same way. We create to make things and have fun making things. I think your coat is gorgeous and has such beautiful lines and details. And it looks like you enjoyed the process of making it!
It is just the saddest thing that this pattern is not available…😫 It is such a stunning coat to begin with, and then what you made out of it, it‘s quite ingenius. People would pay a lot for a coat like that I bet. Because it‘s so unique in its functionality plus style..that is very unusual. I would not dare to strive for so much alteration, I‘d just be happy to get ma hands on the original!
I plan, but then make changes on the fly like you Shannon.... because I'm experienced and because I'm impatient with delay. You are delightful and no apologies needed for not enough video. You did fine without it.... cause you rock!
Thank you, Peg, glad you enjoyed the video (even without so much footage of making it)... I hope you'll stick around and check out some of my other videos on the channel, for even more entertainment (and actual sewing)!! 🧵🪡
Your coat turned out so beautifully. I love the pleats, and I LOVE the fur edged hood. It's the best way to keep the wind whipped snow out ones face. I don't think I am quite ready to tackle a coat yet, but I would love to make this. I first fell in love with historical clothes when I was 9 and reading the American Girl books, especially Felicity. A few years ago, I was introduced to the historical costuming community through one of Bernadette Banner's videos, and it just snowballed from there. I had no idea there were so many others like me out there. I really enjoy your videos and content. Thank you. 😊
You are very welcome, and I definitely believe that you can tackle a coat like this one day, if you just keep sewing and keep making mistakes (yes, it's an inevitable part of the process, just see.... well, pretty much ANY of my other videos 😝) and keep learning... you will definitely progress and improve and be equipped to make a winter jacket of your own!! Glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you so much for watching!
I like that the pockets don’t easily show bulk, but the secret magnet amuses me too much not to be my favorite 😅. I personally hate zippers, and I do come from a cold climate originally. I’d still take nearly any other option, though. It comes from working with horses in a valley with snow up to my nose in a jumpsuit that zipped at the sides. It didn’t last the winter and was more trouble than it was worth. I’ve always preferred older style cuts for clothes. I just thought they were more flattering and interesting. Then when I decided to pick up sewing there were a ton of CosTubers waiting to show me the light 😂. Thank you for sharing!
Hey, to each their own!! I personally prefer a (well-fitted/installed) zipper over a zillion buttons, but the buttons would be more fitting for the era, that's for sure! And I definitely find that modern coats hold zero candles to the vintage ones in terms of silhouette and materials!
I’m a plus size person who can’t figure out how to fit a pattern to myself so instead of making my clothes I stick to quilting. I really want to learn how to fit patterns, but can’t seam to figure it out. I refuse to wear a garment that looks homemade. Love the coat especially the hood that can be removed, and I also look the best in princess seams, I never thought of hiding a pocket in them. I enjoy your channel very much
There is nothing better than a coat and yours looks fantastic! Love the nod with the tartan pocket lining. Now I want to sew one again, too! For the closure, maybe if its strong enough you could do magnets again? You could put several to make it adjustable
Unfortunately, I don't think the magnets are that strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though, and many others have suggested it as well!
I would die for this fabric. Screen accurate is all well and good, until it's in a fabric I don't like. The pops of other colors in the weave is visually stunning.
Thank youuu!! Just had a woman go off on me in an Outlander Costuming group about how this was a lovely coat and all, but NOTHING like Claire's coat in the show... a dose of reality with our costuming is much appreciated 🥰🥰
I love so much about your coat it’s hard to pick just a few. I love the swish and fullness of the bottom. The zipper and magnet are great. And so is the removable hood.
Hello, good to see you again. The coat is lovely, I like the pleats, but for me, the best feature is the interlining. It doesn't get quite that cold where I live but, I like to be warm! Belt closure could be a belt buckle! Does all the things you want
I am definitely a "need a perfect pattern" sewist. Even with patterns, I struggle with ensuring peices stay the same size once they've been cut out so that they match up (I swear there's an imp that magically distorts my cut out peices!). I'm making Stede Bonnet's robe right now, and you would THINK a bunch of rectangles would be easy to make behave....ah well, practice makes perfect.
If you're struggling that much with your pieces distorting, my number one recommendation would be to make sure you're paying attention to grainlines! There are other things to look at after that, that might be culprits, but grainlines and how your placing your pattern pieces on the fabric might be the problem!
I love every thing about this coat. I had a fur trimmed hooded dress coat for years and still miss it. I love the detachable hood feature but also love the pleats and the belt. I may have to seriously consider making this coat this summer. I live in Ohio so I should be able to use lighter fabrics like the ones in the series but yours turned out absolutely gorgeous.
the fur to me is the cherry on top of a gorgeous garment...the magnet is brilliant...I don't sew well at I, but I love watching artists at their craft, to me you create art, and I love watching folks create....
I have done so little sewing in my life, but I love seeing costuming because my mom did that all while I was growing up. I'm sad that I didn't learn any of it then but I do have a sewing machine that mocks me.
Well the good news is that there is literally no better time to learn sewing than now, with all the free resources online, both videos and blog tutorials... if you feel motivated, all the resources are free, and at your fingertips!
Fabulous project, Shannon, and the finished coat reflects the labor of love you put into it Gorgeous! I love the pleats and the pockets best but the whole silhouette of the garment is perfection...the length and volume are the drama, as is the rich color of the wool...you thought of everything on this one because who doesn't love a detachable fur-trimmed hood! Sorry, but I'm stumped on that belt closure....I haven't sewn seriously in years, but you certainly inspire me for meaningful historical pieces, Thanks
Thank you for your lovely words, Denise! And don't worry, there have been many other suggestions for belt closures in the comments (if you EVER need ideas, just skim through the many good ones here)!! Thanks for watching, I love hearing that I can inspire people through my videos 💙💜💙
@@ShannonMakes I am glad to give you a laugh. 😊I really enjoy your videos. The research that goes into them, your enthusiasm for the subjects you choose and the inspirations and ideas of how to get materials for your projects. I am impressed.
I only use patterns for tailored things but even then I mess with them, draw them out on butcher paper with the date and whom it was made for with their measurements. Then I put the pattern in a Manila envelope with details on the outside and along the top so you can flip through your patterns.
You did a video at the SR Harris Fabric warehouse up in the Minneapolis Minnesota area that I watched a couple months ago, and now I have been there, had a great time and probably spent too much $$, thanks for letting me and others know it existed!
Oh, amazing that you were able to visit and have a successful trip (I mean, it's hard NOT to find something to buy when you're there, right?!)... very, very fun!!
Thanks for the explanation on pre shrinking canvas, I’ve seen where it says it can shrink but didn’t know how to preshrink it. I consider myself a beginner sewer , hope I remember this when I need it!😊
I love the added hood! Zippers are amazing at keeping the cold out. Historical sewing became an obsession of mine when I realized the shapes of my body were better suited to the silhouettes from the late 40's, 50's, and early 60's instead of what has been warn since I reached adulthood.
Thank you, and so true about the zippers! I'm glad that you have found your style and know what looks and silhouettes you feel comfortable and confident in 💪
I have multiple ideas for the closure! So my first thought is a button (though that will lead to some button holes being visible since it needs to be adjustable). You could, however, if you like the look of not having a button on the outside of the belt, add the button to the end of the underside of the belt, then add the button holes to the places you need them. In the warmest conditions no button holes would be visible since your coat would be over less layers. Alternatively - you mentioned you don't like the idea of hooks and eyes because they'll be visible, but what about a hook with a bar made from thread? This would at least feel a little more permanent than the safety pin, but also when you find a better option you could just cut the thread bars off the belt. You could also use a safety pin as the bar instead of thread while you look into other fastening methods (then there's no thread for anyone to see while you find something else).
I think these are both good ideas for closures and I admit that i have thought about just committing to one button and a couple button holes, since that'd be pretty low profile. Others have suggested kilt pins (giant, fancy safety pins) as a nod to outlander as well, which is fun thought... so many good ideas!!
@@ShannonMakes A kilt pin is a great idea! They come in so many styles too, so you could change up the way your closure looks if you want to. A thistle one day, a Celtic knot the next...oh! I think I saw a video on the channel NotYourMommasHistory where they made modern day adaptation of a chatelaine. I don't think it's really accurate to an item Claire would have, and it's probably not really necessary since you put in some good sized pockets - but if you feel like having a decorative tool on your belt you could add some additional anachronism.
I've found another temporary and adjustable solution! There are basically large hook and eye closures that I've found to make jeans/trousers that are too large fit. They attach using locking pins on either side (I've seen some that have one or two pins per hook/eye). I think I'm going to buy several because my weight fluctuates and some of my favorite jeans and slacks are too loose again. They seem handy - and potentially customizable with various pins.
LOVE this! I want one :D I like that you recycled the old fur, so that its not wasted, but also did not get new real fur. Having that trim really does make a difference!
Thank you!! Yes, I find that using recycled fur is a perfect balance between not using fake fur (basically just plastic) and getting new fur (an idea I don't love)
What a gorgeous coat!! I made my own wool princess coat 8 years ago now (!!!) in a gorgeous eggplant colour and it still looks great to this day andis still one of the projects I'm the most proud of. I made similar adjustment to my pattern for the Quebec winter (hidden zipper closure, hood, thinsulate layer) so it was really interesting to see your take on it! The wool fabric along the wrist hem is starting to get very slightly worn after 8 years of wear so I was planning on maybe adding cuffs after this winter season so I was especially happy to see you added cuffs on yours!!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! Purple is another of my fav colors (if you couldn't tell from my wall in the background there, although that's maybe a bit lighter than eggplant)! I have only been to QC once, but I'd imagine it's windier than Montreal, so even more important to have all those winter features built in! I think adding the cuffs on to help cover the wear is a genius idea, and I love it!
I started by loving corsets and then having had very basic sewing machine lessons at school I'm an optimistic enthusiastic tryer!!! I'm disabled so I get alot of pain and can only sew for short periods but I find all these sewing adventures inspirational. My wheelchair and Braces mean my choice of clothing can be quite limited but I would love to dress in vintage everyday. I guess my lack of patience means I tend to sew in a more free and hazardous way 😂 at the moment I'm chasing a German Shepherd puppy around with a pinned mockup of a toweling mud robe!!! 😂 he needs room to grow but won't stand still and will probably eat it anyway 😅😅😅
Awww, give the puppy some pets!! I am sure you are aware of makers like Snappy Dragon and Retro Claude, who address sewing with disabilities, but if not, and you like my channel, you might like theirs as well! 💙💜💚 Thanks for watching!!
i recently found some black wool that i was going to use to make a coat, but haven't felt inspired by the pattern i have. I may just have to look for a similar pattern to this one because i am inspired!! Gorgeous work and i love how it turned out!
The coat is so awesome! The design, fabric and execution - all impeccable! I got into historical costuming through sword fighting. Sword fighting led to re-enactment and living history, that led to murder mystery dinners and then during the pandemic costube. I don't even really do historical costuming, but I love watching videos about it and if I sew something that's not for living history/re-enactment I like it to be historically inspired. I do history bound with my viking age tunics and dresses and that's fun. Hope to sew more everyday clothes in the future, but still have to get better friends with the sewing machine.
@@ShannonMakes Very fun! I love all things historical (also doing my phd in history) and clothing is such an important part of history so I'm always eager to learn more about it and get first hand experience with making the clothes :) and I can only recommend sword fighting, very good sport :)
Use a few magnets on the belt. Space them to be adjustable. The magnets worked well to keep the bottom front of the coat closed. They should do just as well on the belt! The coat suits you perfectly!
The magnets unfortunately aren't strong enough to cinch the waist in the way I like (and if they were, I'm not sure I'd want to be putting my phone and magnet near them everytime I reached into my pocket🤣🤣). Good idea though, thank you!
I fully admit to not having seen anything past the early 5th season, unfortunately, but I've no doubt that there continue to be some drool-worthy costumes on there!
Unfortunately, I don't think the magnets are that strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though!!
During lockdown I found Bernadette Banner and found her sewing so soothing. She inspired me to mend! Ordering new needles seemed like overkill until they slipped through any fabric! I had no idea, a real wake up to using quality tools. Your coat is a beautiful work of art, so lovely and so functional. The fabric drapes so perfectly on you. The removable hood was true inspiration giving you more warmth only when needed. Congratulations!
I love the whole coat and the added hood makes it so versatile. I am not a sewist but I love watching how things are made and the history that goes with all of that
Thank you!! Got some haters in the comments who insist that this is "nothing like" the show coat, but I am a huge fan of my alterations (and it means I'll actually WEAR the coat)!!
WOW Amazing. I'm not a seamstress so I highly admire the time and effort you put into making such a stunning, finished coat. Love the hidden, zippered hood with fur. So practical. and the hidden magnet closure is also impressive.
I’m quite happy working from (and adjusting) a pattern, but when I’m feeling inspired and confident I’m also quite happy to completely wing it from what I can see in my head! Your magnet idea is pure genius!
not sure if anyone else has suggested this but what about hook and bar on the hidden end of the belt and magnets for the visible end whatever you decide it is a magnificent coat
That's the sort of coat I love. It seemes, that long coats are died out in the north of Germany. You find just very practical synthetical winterjackets. I keep three coats from the ninetees and they are still fine.
Well, many of those shots of the coat were taken in Nürnberg, so there are still *some* long coats in Germany, even if just temporarily (although, yes, I realize that's really more the south of the country) 😁 But it's true, they are less and less common, I'd say definitely hang on to the ones you have!!
I love what you did, and I'm still coming back to that video, since I wish to do a coat that looks alike, with such hood ! Hope the pattern will be back soon !
This coat is gorgeous! For the belt closure, I immediately thought of one of those big safety pins/brooches used to keep kilts closed. It can be a nice nod to Outlander while still being very adjustable. And, as much as I disliked the story per se, Outlander had a huge part in me falling in love with historical clothing. The gowns were just gorgeous and I wanted started researching 18th century clothing, and then historical clothing as a whole, and I am just trying my hand at actually making historical clothes (not 18th century though, it's a 1900 split skirt)
Thank you!! And yes, some others have suggested kilt pins, and while I think I'd shy away from the fancier ones (to avoid it snagging on a sleeve and tearing the fabric), the simpler, more safety-pin-esque ones might do the job nicely! Best of luck on your split skirt, that one is on my to-do list as well (as much skirts are pretty, I am far more often found in pants)!!
I have been looking for a vintage style coat with either pleats of some flare for a while and could not yet find one. I love e a lot of things about your coat, the inspiration, the fabric looks very nice, the length and general shape seems great, the magnet is ingenious, and recycled fur is fine. Congratulations! And I envy your snow ;)
Thank you!! Sounds like you like LOTS of features of the coat (and I have to agree, I do too)!! And yes, the snow is so lovely and fun, I adore it!! ❄️❄️❄️
🤩. First time I’ve watched your videos! I’m hooked! I am an outlander fan, I absolutely love the books but have only seen a handful of the shows. Your coat is gorgeous 😍. The flecks of color are wonderful. Thank you for the info on tailoring this work of art. I know some of the terminology but have never worked with wool as regular wool garments make me itch. A wool coat would be nice. I can’t decide on one feature I like best. The snap was a brilliant solution to add closure below the zipper. The pleats and swish are so elegant. I personally liked the curved pockets 😉. I’ll have to check out more of your videos as I’m intrigued and love your enthusiasm and energy. I’ve been to Montreal in the winter so fully appreciate the hood and zipper closure. Fantastic job and so glad to hear it’s done very well for the past three years- may it last many more. I would’ve liked to see the reused interlining pieces you used… 🤷♀️. 🤩
If you enjoyed the books, you might like at least the first couple seasons of the show... those were the ones that I jived with the most, personally... after that, my mental vision of the characters and the story diverged too much, so I stopped watching and just kept on reading! I would have liked to see the reused interlining too... or, honestly, about a zillion other things from the interior of this coat 😭 I'm really not into Instagram, so I didn't take hardly any photos of the process when I did it, which I regret now, but at least I enjoyed the whole journey? Hope you have fun with some of the other videos, there are SO MANY good projects in there! If you are looking for a place to start, there's a playlist on my channel homepage with my personal favorites ("Best Of Shannon Makes"), otherwise most of the stuff is pretty fun and much along the same vibes!
For the belt, maybe you could use a hook and eye + magnet combo. Have the hook and eyes further towards the center of the coat so that they aren't visible even when at the widest setting and hold the end of the belt with a magnet. That way the magnet wouldn't need to carry a very heavy load, but can be used to hide any hooks and eyes
the 40s would use a button with more than 1 button hole on the belt itself, if they didn't want the hooks/eyes showing. you could also use matching fabric-covered snaps, which is something often done in the 40s.
My favorite is that you have the foresight to envision a “look” and the knowledge to accomplish your goal. It’s fantastic. I’ve sewn a few things. I do plan on making the adjustable skirt you made once I can locate some fabric. Where I live fabric stores are not plentiful and selection is limited. Those pleats in the back are wonderful. Love the flowiness (is that a word? Lol) of the coat. The hood was a great add too. Actually, I love everything about it!
Love that, and I'm wishing you the best of luck on finding some fabric, either in a store, or online (if that's an option for you, which hopefully it is)! Thank you for watching, and yes, I love the flowiness of the coat too!! 💙💜💙
What is YOUR favorite feature of the coat?
Aesthetically the pleats are my favourite part, technically it's the magnet. Could you use them for your belt as well?
@@AJansenNL unfortunately I don't think they're *that* strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height)... good idea though!!
@@RyanMercer oooh yes, it's such lovely fur!! And the rest of the cap I pulled it from was literally falling apart, so I didn't even feel like I was destroying anything to salvage it!
the fabric you received from your local store looks like modern hair canvas / tailor’s canvas!
Hmm, that’s interesting, because it doesn’t look like any of the hair canvas I’ve previously worked with!
Bernadette Banner was my gateway influencer to historical dress (mostly because I didn't have a sewing machine) but damn, I want to make a pair of combinations so bad now.
BB is the ultimate gateway drug! Have you planned a pirate shirt yet?
@@jenniferharris1280 Planned? 100%. Started? 😶
@@kaytemnorwood same girl. Same.
Yup! And now an thoroughly enjoying the realm of historical youtube sewists, whilst hand stitching a shift.
@@kaytemnorwood made? Like 4, or 5 of them. But there is a video by someone else that improves the pattern.
I like the shirt, because I can get it done in a few hours, with a combination of hand sewing and machine sewing for the best effect on the outside.
OMG, Claire's "modern" outfits dont ever get enough love! her 40s, 50s, and 60s, looks have just as much detail and references to her time in the 1700s
SO true!!
I absolutely love the removable hood. I also live in an ice-covered wasteland, and have been toying with making my own perfect coat, but I have never done any of these techniques either. This is such an inspiration.
Oooh, that's great, I love that you were inspired!! "ice-covered wasteland" sounds about right (*glances outside where the temperature rose JUST enough for the snow to melt a bit, and then dipped right back down, to guarantee a nice thin coat of ice hidden under the fresh snow*)
Right now it’s 1C so a bit of rain expected before the main snow lots of snow! Of course southern Ontario is freaking out but yeah ice under fresh snow. Oh joy!
I too have a dream coat idea. A hood is a definite need for winter!
I also love the hood, especially the fur. And my "ice covered wasteland" might be colder than Montreal (Minneapolis).
I became interested in historic clothing many, many years ago, in my university library, wandering among the stacks, and a book caught my eye. And never let go ... I even infected my daughter with the historical clothing virus.
It's not a sewing project as much as a tailoring one. It's stunning and looks like a multithousand dollar item - Bespoke don't come cheap! :D Your labor, skill and imagination make for a lifetime treasure garment. I began drooling until realizing that I'd only have 1 or 2 opportunities a year in which to revel in all that glorious piece. Congratulations. Yes, I know this is a year old, but better late than never.
Oh thank you!
"Frigid Hell Scape" would make a great band name. What a FANTASTIC job you did! The fabric, the zipper-option hood, the hidden pockets: WOW!!!
LOL yes, if I had any musical talent at all, it'd be my first option... in the meantime, feel free to steal it for yourself or any musically inclined friends 🤣🤣💙
I really love the magnet! That was such a great idea to help keep the coat closed.
Thank you! 😊🧲
This coat is really a work of art, the movement is beautiful, it walks, it has a beautiful line. All that work doing mock ups really was worth it.
The modern Dr Who’s wear what the costume designers call The Hero Coat. It has a lot of swagger and is a very British tailoring answer to the cape. This coat has that swagger factor, which the designer for Claire may have been looking for. (Those pleats in the back!)
Great job!
Thank you!! I haven't heard of the Hero Coat (haven't seen Dr. Who), but I'll have to go look it up! 🥰
LOVE this coat. Not much of a sewist, but I do like to see the work of other makers. There is such artistry in tge designs and patterns.
That secret magnet is genious! I need to remember that feature if ever I make a coat!
For the belt, I would attach hooks to the outer part and make thread loops on the inner part. You would have to get really close to see the unused loops.
And if you have a bit more of the wool you could make a “storm flap”. Basically a kind of U-shaped bit to attach with a button inside at each shoulder, to cover the open neckline when the weather is extra awful.
A storm flap is a fun idea!! I don't know that I'll need it, but it's a clever solution... and I do have some extra fabric somewhere... 🤔
Ahhh my favorite « part » is the re-using of softshell coats - and giving a new life to that fur! I see fur caps often in my local thrift store, i’ll have to keep this in mind :)
Just be aware that it's an absolute PIA to sew in 🤣🤣 But yes, it was nice to be able to recycle, and as I told someone else, the original cap was in such wretched condition that I didn't even feel like I was destroying it in order to repurpose!
God damn it, don’t scare me - my partner is pleading for me to sew him up some drop crotch joggers from the softshell he bought 😂
Also i like the pin method for the belt closure btw! I’d probably go and open up the lining to add a reinforcing strip at the pinning spot. Perhaps find a more ornate pin? Like the cloak ones!
Your coat is beautiful! The hidden magnet is genius! I have been interested in the eighteenth century since I was 11 years old. A few years ago, TH-cam began recommending historical costumers to me. I was so happy to find out that there were people making content about historical clothing.
Thank you so much! And thanks for sharing, that's so fun that you got into it so early!
🥳🥳🥳 oh Shannon - your coat is FABULOUS and you are totally inspiring! I really like how you made the decision to take it slowly and enjoy every step. I agree with one of the other comments about more subscribers. So many others would be delighted to know that they too could have the same lovely feeling that Claire must have had whilst swishing around Scotland in such a beautiful coat! Thank You!!
Thank you so much!! 🥰🥰 I'm so glad you enjoyed the video, and the end product, and I hope you'll stick around and check out some of the other fun videos on the channel (while I'm off imagining myself as Claire in Scotland...🏴)
Oh, I always wanted a coat that doesn't make me look like a refrigerator but also warm. One day I'll make one :)
LOL "I want a coat that doesn't make me look like a refrigerator" is a mood, for sure!!
Or a walking sleeping bag lol
Hahaha! Love this comment.
I absolutely LOVE these types of projects. I want to incorporate more vintage elements into my wardrobe but I want them to be clothes not costumes; meaning they can't just look pretty, they have to be functional.
It's all about the pleats for me - they look fabulous, and I'm sure feel great while "swishing". I also love how you often find a way to re-use items that would otherwise go to the landfill. Great job!
Yes! Thank you (and now I'm singing 🎶all about the pleats, 'bout the pleats🎶). Thank you, I love recycling and repurposing when possible! It was a nice balance to buying the two main fabrics.
Your coat is exquisite!!! The fur-trimmed hood adds that gorgeous element!!! The pleats add to that classic, elegant look.
Beautifully done, my dear! You are talented!!❤❤
I fell in love with historical costumes as a child watching Anne of Green Gables (1985 version). Still dream of having a dress with puffy sleeves ❤
Awwwww.... gotta make yourself a puffy sleeved dress!!
What a gorgeous coat! I love all of my winter gear that has the magnets in it, I had one with enough wed mess around in the instructors locker room and stick it up on a locker open when I taught snowboarding.
I think using the magnet trick to keep the belt in place could work. It would look very smooth and streamlined. It’s such a clever idea!
The magnet is BRILLIANT. Why didn't I think of that? Why hasn't EVERYONE thought of that?
Thank you, and that is truly a question we should all be asking ourselves!!
Your production quality is SOOOOO good and you are so talented. You need more subscribers.
I LOVE the magnet!! And the fur. Since I live in a similar climate, I am very familiar with attempting to stay warm. As for the closure, use an Irish cloak pin.
Thank you so much!! I get this comment every now and then, but I didn't anticipate it on this video in particular, as I'm not actively *making* anything, but rather just retroactively talking about a past project. So that was a fun surprise! Interesting idea about the cloak pin, I'll look into it (immediate thought: I worry about snagging my sleeve on it, and destroying the wool, but maybe I can find a low-profile one??)
In the late 70s , I owned a heavy wool "Maxi" coat. Thinsulate did not exist yet so it had a thin quilted layer between the wool and the lining. If you decide to press it be sure to use a press cloth, I preferred a thin towel, to prevent the wool from flattening or getting shiny. I used to brush it more than iron. For the belt I would use the sort of buckle where the belting goes in on the center end of the rectangle then over where the other end of the belt is sewn to the crossbar and under the other side of the rectangle. Some have a slide piece the friction helps keep the belt from sliding.
Maybe the magnet would work for the belt too. And maybe a closure for the hood for those windy days? I don't think I would ever have the patience to sew but I enjoy all you seamstresses and historical costumers. I love to learn the process. I appreciate the skill. And if I ever have clothing made for myself I will understand the hard work and value. I discovered this world through loving history and seeing Bernadette Banner.
That would be a fantastic idea, if the magnets were strong enough. Unfortunately, I don't think they are... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though!!
@@ShannonMakes velcro? But maybe you already thought of that. Your coat is quite beautiful.
I live in Minnesota! I love everything about the coat except that I'd change the pocket lining so I don't have to wrestle the pocket to get my stuff out. Fur is Warming! Zippers can rock when careful thought goes into placing them. Well Done Ye!
I have family in Minnesota!! Have you seen my video on S.R. Harris?! You might enjoy it, as a local!! But yea, if I had a slippery tartan lining, that would be just perfect!! Thanks for watching 💙💜
@Shannon Makes S.R.Harris is where I got the material for my reversible hooded cloak! I got the black frogs at Minnesota Fabrics, and I don't remember where I got the silver leaf clasp for the other side. Now, there is a pattern(if I can find it) that needs work! I'd put pockets in it for one!
I got into historybounding through pre-code films and sherlock holmes + videos of some costubers popping up in my recommended.
I love the pleats in your coat the movement is so elegant and dramatic!
I just had to Google what pre-code films were, but the whole topic/genre looks intriguing, I had never heard of that before! And thank you 🥰
Living in the Deep South we rarely need a winter coat. Your coat is beautiful and I love the fur on the hood. I like what you said about enjoying the process. When I’m on a big project I relish all the parts of the process. Keep the videos coming.
Thank you so much!! Yea, agreed that Deep South really doesn't require such a heavy duty coat 😭 Glad you watched and enjoyed regardless though!
I desperately want this pattern!! I love it! I've been searching and searching for a coat pattern. I don't think I would create the belt. But everything else, is right up my alley. Thank you for what your doing.
You're welcome
Muy sister push me with her into this rabbit hole of historial sewing, as a know Outlander Novels were an inspiration for her, she has been a fan of series and books for very long. So you meet all the thing we love. Thank you!
That's awesome, thanks for sharing!! You're welcome and I'm glad you enjoyed the video!
That magnet is brilliant!
Thank you!!!
I just love the entire design of it beautiful as well as practical for frigid weather!
Thank you!! 🥰🥰❄️ Glad you like it, thanks for watching
The finished coat is gorgeous! It has great flair and the hood being detachable is such a clever idea!
Thank you!! 💙💜
Love love love the hood! I’m thinking of adding some to at least one of my full length gowns.
Dooo itttt!!
@@ShannonMakes Okay. I need to fix some shot seams anyway. 😂
Gorgeous fabric, love the pleats and the hood…. You are an excellent seamstress. I can do advanced detailed work sewing wise but modifying patterns they way you did is beyond my capabilities ! Bravo !! Your coat is stunning ❤
Thank you!!
Oooh lovely coat! I'm actually a tailor, and I've never pad stitched the entire front of a garment, just collar, lapel and maybe some of the shoulder area. I've always used fusible interfacing for the "big" parts of a coat. But I'm a men's tailor and we sometimes do things a bit differently. I think you did a good job with your additions and changes and the coat looks adorable in the snow 🥰
Hey, an actual tailor, huzzah and welcome!!!
Yea, I don't honestly remember why I chose to do that - if I read about it as a technique, or if I just decided that I didn't like the idea of huge pieces of interfacing "floating" around the inside of the coat and that it just made me feel better to tack it down somewhat??
It doesn't seem to have any downside, other than taking some time (but not even that much time), so I probably figured to just do it and hopefully it'd contribute to the longevity of the garment! Thank you for the comments and compliments, I'm honored that an actual tailor approves of the job 💙💜💙
I love the pleats, the hood, but mostly your ingenious way of changing the pockets. I became interested in historic fashion after I wrote a story on Mary Wollstonecraft and needed to do some research on what they wore in the eighteenth century. From my research, I found Abby Cox's channel and her books and now your channel, and have been fully immersed ever since.
Thank you!! You're the first person to mention the pockets (surprisingly enough)! Glad you found my channel and are enjoying the (at least vaguely) historical content! 💯💙💜💚
If you really want to close the top of the lapel on very cold days you could add a button to them. I have a will cost that is very similar to this and I did that. I don't use them very often but when I do I love them. They aren't noticeable most of the time. It's a beautiful coat.
It’s beautiful! My favourite detail is the magnet.
Thank you! 😊
That coat is absolutely gorgeous! I love how you took your inspiration historical coat and made it your own.
Thank you so much! A pleasant change from the woman who went off on me in an Outlander Costuming group about how this was a lovely coat and all, but NOTHING like Claire's coat in the show... a dose of reality with our costuming and cosplay is much appreciated 🥰🥰
@@ShannonMakes I'm sorry you had that interaction. Sometimes the costuming community is so supportive and then sometimes it is...not. Some folks get a bit too wrapped up in their own hobby they forget that not every does (or needs) to do it all the same way. We create to make things and have fun making things. I think your coat is gorgeous and has such beautiful lines and details. And it looks like you enjoyed the process of making it!
We’ll done! Beautiful garment
Thank you! 😊🥰 Thanks for watching!
It is just the saddest thing that this pattern is not available…😫 It is such a stunning coat to begin with, and then what you made out of it, it‘s quite ingenius. People would pay a lot for a coat like that I bet. Because it‘s so unique in its functionality plus style..that is very unusual. I would not dare to strive for so much alteration, I‘d just be happy to get ma hands on the original!
I have always loved the coat in the 1940’s. But thats my favorite style era. So, of course!
Awww, nice!! They can have such nice silhouettes, and were really well-made, it seems!!
I plan, but then make changes on the fly like you Shannon.... because I'm experienced and because I'm impatient with delay. You are delightful and no apologies needed for not enough video. You did fine without it.... cause you rock!
Thank you, Peg, glad you enjoyed the video (even without so much footage of making it)... I hope you'll stick around and check out some of my other videos on the channel, for even more entertainment (and actual sewing)!! 🧵🪡
Your coat turned out so beautifully. I love the pleats, and I LOVE the fur edged hood. It's the best way to keep the wind whipped snow out ones face. I don't think I am quite ready to tackle a coat yet, but I would love to make this.
I first fell in love with historical clothes when I was 9 and reading the American Girl books, especially Felicity. A few years ago, I was introduced to the historical costuming community through one of Bernadette Banner's videos, and it just snowballed from there. I had no idea there were so many others like me out there.
I really enjoy your videos and content. Thank you. 😊
You are very welcome, and I definitely believe that you can tackle a coat like this one day, if you just keep sewing and keep making mistakes (yes, it's an inevitable part of the process, just see.... well, pretty much ANY of my other videos 😝) and keep learning... you will definitely progress and improve and be equipped to make a winter jacket of your own!! Glad you are enjoying the videos, thank you so much for watching!
Gorgeous
Thank you!! 🥰
I like that the pockets don’t easily show bulk, but the secret magnet amuses me too much not to be my favorite 😅. I personally hate zippers, and I do come from a cold climate originally. I’d still take nearly any other option, though. It comes from working with horses in a valley with snow up to my nose in a jumpsuit that zipped at the sides. It didn’t last the winter and was more trouble than it was worth.
I’ve always preferred older style cuts for clothes. I just thought they were more flattering and interesting. Then when I decided to pick up sewing there were a ton of CosTubers waiting to show me the light 😂. Thank you for sharing!
Hey, to each their own!! I personally prefer a (well-fitted/installed) zipper over a zillion buttons, but the buttons would be more fitting for the era, that's for sure! And I definitely find that modern coats hold zero candles to the vintage ones in terms of silhouette and materials!
I’m a plus size person who can’t figure out how to fit a pattern to myself so instead of making my clothes I stick to quilting. I really want to learn how to fit patterns, but can’t seam to figure it out. I refuse to wear a garment that looks homemade. Love the coat especially the hood that can be removed, and I also look the best in princess seams, I never thought of hiding a pocket in them. I enjoy your channel very much
Thank you! 💙💜
There is nothing better than a coat and yours looks fantastic! Love the nod with the tartan pocket lining. Now I want to sew one again, too! For the closure, maybe if its strong enough you could do magnets again? You could put several to make it adjustable
Unfortunately, I don't think the magnets are that strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though, and many others have suggested it as well!
I would die for this fabric. Screen accurate is all well and good, until it's in a fabric I don't like. The pops of other colors in the weave is visually stunning.
Thank youuu!! Just had a woman go off on me in an Outlander Costuming group about how this was a lovely coat and all, but NOTHING like Claire's coat in the show... a dose of reality with our costuming is much appreciated 🥰🥰
I love so much about your coat it’s hard to pick just a few. I love the swish and fullness of the bottom. The zipper and magnet are great. And so is the removable hood.
sooooo basically the whole coat?! ;-) Thank you!! 💙💜💙
Bernadette banner's victorian coat video was my gateway.
Hello, good to see you again. The coat is lovely, I like the pleats, but for me, the best feature is the interlining. It doesn't get quite that cold where I live but, I like to be warm!
Belt closure could be a belt buckle! Does all the things you want
except that it snags on anything that brushes against it and will eventually catch on and ruin the wool 😭
I am definitely a "need a perfect pattern" sewist. Even with patterns, I struggle with ensuring peices stay the same size once they've been cut out so that they match up (I swear there's an imp that magically distorts my cut out peices!). I'm making Stede Bonnet's robe right now, and you would THINK a bunch of rectangles would be easy to make behave....ah well, practice makes perfect.
If you're struggling that much with your pieces distorting, my number one recommendation would be to make sure you're paying attention to grainlines! There are other things to look at after that, that might be culprits, but grainlines and how your placing your pattern pieces on the fabric might be the problem!
What a beautiful coat! I went to university in Montreal and your b-roll makes me miss it so much!
Aww, thank you!! Glad to give you some fun memories!
I love every thing about this coat. I had a fur trimmed hooded dress coat for years and still miss it. I love the detachable hood feature but also love the pleats and the belt. I may have to seriously consider making this coat this summer. I live in Ohio so I should be able to use lighter fabrics like the ones in the series but yours turned out absolutely gorgeous.
Thank you!! You could definitely do a version of this in a lighter weight fabric (and actually the one from the movie is much lighter too)! 💙💜💙
the fur to me is the cherry on top of a gorgeous garment...the magnet is brilliant...I don't sew well at I, but I love watching artists at their craft, to me you create art, and I love watching folks create....
Thank you, Mary!! 💙💜💚
I have done so little sewing in my life, but I love seeing costuming because my mom did that all while I was growing up. I'm sad that I didn't learn any of it then but I do have a sewing machine that mocks me.
Well the good news is that there is literally no better time to learn sewing than now, with all the free resources online, both videos and blog tutorials... if you feel motivated, all the resources are free, and at your fingertips!
You are multi-talented. This is a lovely coat😊The hood is so fun🎉
Thank you so much 🤗
Looking forward to the pattern link! I am inspired by your version!!!
Thank you! 😊😊
Fabulous project, Shannon, and the finished coat reflects the labor of love you put into it Gorgeous! I love the pleats and the pockets best but the whole silhouette of the garment is perfection...the length and volume are the drama, as is the rich color of the wool...you thought of everything on this one because who doesn't love a detachable fur-trimmed hood! Sorry, but I'm stumped on that belt closure....I haven't sewn seriously in years, but you certainly inspire me for meaningful historical pieces, Thanks
Thank you for your lovely words, Denise! And don't worry, there have been many other suggestions for belt closures in the comments (if you EVER need ideas, just skim through the many good ones here)!! Thanks for watching, I love hearing that I can inspire people through my videos 💙💜💙
I have never heard anyone say "frigid hellscape" in such a cheerful tone of voice before. 😂😂
LOLLL ok, you actually made me laugh out loud there... glad you enjoyed that bit! 😆❄️
@@ShannonMakes I am glad to give you a laugh. 😊I really enjoy your videos. The research that goes into them, your enthusiasm for the subjects you choose and the inspirations and ideas of how to get materials for your projects. I am impressed.
@@teresaellis7062 Awww, thank you 🥰🥰
I only use patterns for tailored things but even then I mess with them, draw them out on butcher paper with the date and whom it was made for with their measurements. Then I put the pattern in a Manila envelope with details on the outside and along the top so you can flip through your patterns.
You did a video at the SR Harris Fabric warehouse up in the Minneapolis Minnesota area that I watched a couple months ago, and now I have been there, had a great time and probably spent too much $$, thanks for letting me and others know it existed!
Oh, amazing that you were able to visit and have a successful trip (I mean, it's hard NOT to find something to buy when you're there, right?!)... very, very fun!!
Thanks for the explanation on pre shrinking canvas, I’ve seen where it says it can shrink but didn’t know how to preshrink it. I consider myself a beginner sewer , hope I remember this when I need it!😊
You're very welcome! 🥰🥰
I love the added hood! Zippers are amazing at keeping the cold out. Historical sewing became an obsession of mine when I realized the shapes of my body were better suited to the silhouettes from the late 40's, 50's, and early 60's instead of what has been warn since I reached adulthood.
Thank you, and so true about the zippers! I'm glad that you have found your style and know what looks and silhouettes you feel comfortable and confident in 💪
Simply gorgeous!
Thank you! 😊
That fabric is beautiful! Such dimension in the color.
Yes, right?! I love the color!! Thank you 🥰
I have multiple ideas for the closure!
So my first thought is a button (though that will lead to some button holes being visible since it needs to be adjustable). You could, however, if you like the look of not having a button on the outside of the belt, add the button to the end of the underside of the belt, then add the button holes to the places you need them. In the warmest conditions no button holes would be visible since your coat would be over less layers.
Alternatively - you mentioned you don't like the idea of hooks and eyes because they'll be visible, but what about a hook with a bar made from thread? This would at least feel a little more permanent than the safety pin, but also when you find a better option you could just cut the thread bars off the belt. You could also use a safety pin as the bar instead of thread while you look into other fastening methods (then there's no thread for anyone to see while you find something else).
I think these are both good ideas for closures and I admit that i have thought about just committing to one button and a couple button holes, since that'd be pretty low profile. Others have suggested kilt pins (giant, fancy safety pins) as a nod to outlander as well, which is fun thought... so many good ideas!!
@@ShannonMakes A kilt pin is a great idea! They come in so many styles too, so you could change up the way your closure looks if you want to. A thistle one day, a Celtic knot the next...oh! I think I saw a video on the channel NotYourMommasHistory where they made modern day adaptation of a chatelaine. I don't think it's really accurate to an item Claire would have, and it's probably not really necessary since you put in some good sized pockets - but if you feel like having a decorative tool on your belt you could add some additional anachronism.
I've found another temporary and adjustable solution! There are basically large hook and eye closures that I've found to make jeans/trousers that are too large fit. They attach using locking pins on either side (I've seen some that have one or two pins per hook/eye). I think I'm going to buy several because my weight fluctuates and some of my favorite jeans and slacks are too loose again. They seem handy - and potentially customizable with various pins.
agreed on Outlander séries : 200%. Gorgeous material for your coat.
Thank you!!!
the magnet omg, genius. I'm going to use magnets like this from now on.
🧲🧲🧲!!
LOVE this! I want one :D I like that you recycled the old fur, so that its not wasted, but also did not get new real fur. Having that trim really does make a difference!
Thank you!! Yes, I find that using recycled fur is a perfect balance between not using fake fur (basically just plastic) and getting new fur (an idea I don't love)
What a gorgeous coat!! I made my own wool princess coat 8 years ago now (!!!) in a gorgeous eggplant colour and it still looks great to this day andis still one of the projects I'm the most proud of. I made similar adjustment to my pattern for the Quebec winter (hidden zipper closure, hood, thinsulate layer) so it was really interesting to see your take on it! The wool fabric along the wrist hem is starting to get very slightly worn after 8 years of wear so I was planning on maybe adding cuffs after this winter season so I was especially happy to see you added cuffs on yours!!
Lovely, lovely, lovely! Purple is another of my fav colors (if you couldn't tell from my wall in the background there, although that's maybe a bit lighter than eggplant)!
I have only been to QC once, but I'd imagine it's windier than Montreal, so even more important to have all those winter features built in! I think adding the cuffs on to help cover the wear is a genius idea, and I love it!
I started by loving corsets and then having had very basic sewing machine lessons at school I'm an optimistic enthusiastic tryer!!! I'm disabled so I get alot of pain and can only sew for short periods but I find all these sewing adventures inspirational. My wheelchair and Braces mean my choice of clothing can be quite limited but I would love to dress in vintage everyday. I guess my lack of patience means I tend to sew in a more free and hazardous way 😂 at the moment I'm chasing a German Shepherd puppy around with a pinned mockup of a toweling mud robe!!! 😂 he needs room to grow but won't stand still and will probably eat it anyway 😅😅😅
Awww, give the puppy some pets!! I am sure you are aware of makers like Snappy Dragon and Retro Claude, who address sewing with disabilities, but if not, and you like my channel, you might like theirs as well! 💙💜💚 Thanks for watching!!
@@ShannonMakes brilliant thank you I will xx
I love all the features. Amazing work
i recently found some black wool that i was going to use to make a coat, but haven't felt inspired by the pattern i have. I may just have to look for a similar pattern to this one because i am inspired!! Gorgeous work and i love how it turned out!
Thank you 🤗
Been thinking about a wool coat and this has given me inspiration and food for thought. Thanks for sharing it with us.
You're very welcome! Thanks for watching
The coat is so awesome! The design, fabric and execution - all impeccable! I got into historical costuming through sword fighting. Sword fighting led to re-enactment and living history, that led to murder mystery dinners and then during the pandemic costube. I don't even really do historical costuming, but I love watching videos about it and if I sew something that's not for living history/re-enactment I like it to be historically inspired. I do history bound with my viking age tunics and dresses and that's fun. Hope to sew more everyday clothes in the future, but still have to get better friends with the sewing machine.
Awww yessss, thank you! Sounds like a wild journey to bring you here, but very fun!!
@@ShannonMakes Very fun! I love all things historical (also doing my phd in history) and clothing is such an important part of history so I'm always eager to learn more about it and get first hand experience with making the clothes :) and I can only recommend sword fighting, very good sport :)
Use a few magnets on the belt. Space them to be adjustable. The magnets worked well to keep the bottom front of the coat closed. They should do just as well on the belt!
The coat suits you perfectly!
The magnets unfortunately aren't strong enough to cinch the waist in the way I like (and if they were, I'm not sure I'd want to be putting my phone and magnet near them everytime I reached into my pocket🤣🤣). Good idea though, thank you!
Amazing! I would love to see her coat from the newest season as well! It's so gorgeous.
I fully admit to not having seen anything past the early 5th season, unfortunately, but I've no doubt that there continue to be some drool-worthy costumes on there!
Title made me excited! I know it's going to be good!
I hope sooo!!
@@ShannonMakes so good! Maybe more invisible magnetics for closures. Of course it would mean using more bottom ones
Unfortunately, I don't think the magnets are that strong... I do want the belt to be very firmly held in place, and I don't think the magnets have that much strength (there's not much force or pressure trying to rip the coat open at knee height, but there is significantly more at my waist 🤣)... good idea though!!
I LOVE the box pleats on this coat!
They're pretty fabulous!
Coat closing- several bars; you could add a simple cuff. Love the coat.
During lockdown I found Bernadette Banner and found her sewing so soothing. She inspired me to mend! Ordering new needles seemed like overkill until they slipped through any fabric! I had no idea, a real wake up to using quality tools.
Your coat is a beautiful work of art, so lovely and so functional. The fabric drapes so perfectly on you. The removable hood was true inspiration giving you more warmth only when needed. Congratulations!
Thank you! 🥰🥳🧵🪡 I think many others have a similar origin story!
I love the whole coat and the added hood makes it so versatile. I am not a sewist but I love watching how things are made and the history that goes with all of that
Awww, why thank you! And I love that you are still enjoying the videos even though you yourself don't sew... that's extra special to me! 💙
I am definitely a ‘fly by the seat of my pants’ sewist! Fortunately I don’t get too upset when it doesn’t work 🤦🏼♀️
Hey, that’s perfect!! It all works out! 💯💯
❤ I do upcycled or use second hand and seam ripping. This end result is gorgeous. Great idea
Thank you! 🥰🥰
I LOVE the cold weather alterations.
Thank you!! Got some haters in the comments who insist that this is "nothing like" the show coat, but I am a huge fan of my alterations (and it means I'll actually WEAR the coat)!!
WOW Amazing. I'm not a seamstress so I highly admire the time and effort you put into making such a stunning, finished coat. Love the hidden, zippered hood with fur. So practical. and the hidden magnet closure is also impressive.
Thank you! 😊🥰🎉
I’m quite happy working from (and adjusting) a pattern, but when I’m feeling inspired and confident I’m also quite happy to completely wing it from what I can see in my head! Your magnet idea is pure genius!
Thank you!! 🧲🧲
not sure if anyone else has suggested this but what about hook and bar on the hidden end of the belt and magnets for the visible end
whatever you decide it is a magnificent coat
Good ideas, for sure!! Thank you! 💙💜💙
That's the sort of coat I love. It seemes, that long coats are died out in the north of Germany. You find just very practical synthetical winterjackets. I keep three coats from the ninetees and they are still fine.
Well, many of those shots of the coat were taken in Nürnberg, so there are still *some* long coats in Germany, even if just temporarily (although, yes, I realize that's really more the south of the country) 😁 But it's true, they are less and less common, I'd say definitely hang on to the ones you have!!
I love what you did, and I'm still coming back to that video, since I wish to do a coat that looks alike, with such hood !
Hope the pattern will be back soon !
Ditto! And thank you!
This coat is gorgeous! For the belt closure, I immediately thought of one of those big safety pins/brooches used to keep kilts closed. It can be a nice nod to Outlander while still being very adjustable. And, as much as I disliked the story per se, Outlander had a huge part in me falling in love with historical clothing. The gowns were just gorgeous and I wanted started researching 18th century clothing, and then historical clothing as a whole, and I am just trying my hand at actually making historical clothes (not 18th century though, it's a 1900 split skirt)
Thank you!! And yes, some others have suggested kilt pins, and while I think I'd shy away from the fancier ones (to avoid it snagging on a sleeve and tearing the fabric), the simpler, more safety-pin-esque ones might do the job nicely!
Best of luck on your split skirt, that one is on my to-do list as well (as much skirts are pretty, I am far more often found in pants)!!
@@ShannonMakes thanks! The skirt itself is mostly done ut I am procrastinating sewing a gazillion buttons and hooks and eyes
I have been looking for a vintage style coat with either pleats of some flare for a while and could not yet find one. I love e a lot of things about your coat, the inspiration, the fabric looks very nice, the length and general shape seems great, the magnet is ingenious, and recycled fur is fine. Congratulations! And I envy your snow ;)
Thank you!! Sounds like you like LOTS of features of the coat (and I have to agree, I do too)!! And yes, the snow is so lovely and fun, I adore it!! ❄️❄️❄️
🤩. First time I’ve watched your videos! I’m hooked! I am an outlander fan, I absolutely love the books but have only seen a handful of the shows. Your coat is gorgeous 😍. The flecks of color are wonderful. Thank you for the info on tailoring this work of art. I know some of the terminology but have never worked with wool as regular wool garments make me itch. A wool coat would be nice. I can’t decide on one feature I like best. The snap was a brilliant solution to add closure below the zipper. The pleats and swish are so elegant. I personally liked the curved pockets 😉. I’ll have to check out more of your videos as I’m intrigued and love your enthusiasm and energy. I’ve been to Montreal in the winter so fully appreciate the hood and zipper closure. Fantastic job and so glad to hear it’s done very well for the past three years- may it last many more. I would’ve liked to see the reused interlining pieces you used… 🤷♀️. 🤩
If you enjoyed the books, you might like at least the first couple seasons of the show... those were the ones that I jived with the most, personally... after that, my mental vision of the characters and the story diverged too much, so I stopped watching and just kept on reading!
I would have liked to see the reused interlining too... or, honestly, about a zillion other things from the interior of this coat 😭 I'm really not into Instagram, so I didn't take hardly any photos of the process when I did it, which I regret now, but at least I enjoyed the whole journey?
Hope you have fun with some of the other videos, there are SO MANY good projects in there! If you are looking for a place to start, there's a playlist on my channel homepage with my personal favorites ("Best Of Shannon Makes"), otherwise most of the stuff is pretty fun and much along the same vibes!
For the belt, maybe you could use a hook and eye + magnet combo. Have the hook and eyes further towards the center of the coat so that they aren't visible even when at the widest setting and hold the end of the belt with a magnet. That way the magnet wouldn't need to carry a very heavy load, but can be used to hide any hooks and eyes
Very clever!! Thank you
the red blanked mock-up looks kinda cute too ☺
Thank you!
the 40s would use a button with more than 1 button hole on the belt itself, if they didn't want the hooks/eyes showing. you could also use matching fabric-covered snaps, which is something often done in the 40s.
Wonderful coat! Love all your adjustments to make it comfortable and practical. This is what sewing is about! Thank you for sharing.
Thank you so much!
My favorite is that you have the foresight to envision a “look” and the knowledge to accomplish your goal. It’s fantastic. I’ve sewn a few things. I do plan on making the adjustable skirt you made once I can locate some fabric. Where I live fabric stores are not plentiful and selection is limited.
Those pleats in the back are wonderful. Love the flowiness (is that a word? Lol) of the coat. The hood was a great add too. Actually, I love everything about it!
Love that, and I'm wishing you the best of luck on finding some fabric, either in a store, or online (if that's an option for you, which hopefully it is)! Thank you for watching, and yes, I love the flowiness of the coat too!! 💙💜💙