DIY Coat | Made From Scratch
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 26 ส.ค. 2024
- Follow along as I make a coat for the very first time!
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Materials:
-Outerwear Fabric (I got 4 yards but it really depends on your size and the length of your coat)
-Lining fabric
-Button(s)
-Sewing Machine
-A coat/blazer jacket to trace the pattern (Feel free to use a pattern from the store, or drape a new design)
-Hand Sewing Needle
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That coat looks expensive and you look so gorgeous in it.
Aww thank you!
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My first sewing tutorial of 2019! Hoping to improve and learn even more by challenging myself. Thanks for watching :)
You just get BETTER & BETTER April!!!!!! 🤩🙌🏻💖🔥😃🧥🧣🧤👗💣💥🙊👏🏻💪🏼😎😉😘
brava! more please 👏
coolirpa thanks to u also.. have a great year of sewing!
I have been watching your channel grow for some time! The production value, your editing skills and your sewing skills are growing so rapidly! You should be so proud of yourself, keep going and don't look back April!
Its really pretty
you should start coming out with patterns I would totally purchase them from you :)
I second that
Yes!!
Totally you should go for it! I can help with the grading and format the pdf and print layouts. PM me and let's make this happen for 2020!
Same!!!
Definitely patterns please.
Totally agree with the intro. Just try it, push yourself a little. You'll never grow if you do the same, easy things. This year I have two big goals. One is to make a tailored, structured wool coat. The other is to make jeans (or pants in general, beyond joggers & leggings). I already have the patterns and some of the test-run fabrics, so I can't wait to go on the journey.
What a beautiful letter and immensely generous gift! As impressed as I am by it, I'm even more impressed that they requested to remain anonymous. That's true charity right there. Kindness without the demand for praise. Much respect for them.
RubyLovesRocket Don’t be afraid of jeans. They are actually easier than you think. If you are going to put pockets on the back, topstitch them first, then attach on bottom and sides. Putting pockets on the back makes them look store bought and not homemade. Good luck.
@@cinnamongirl3476 Topstitching is so intimidating because it's so obvious when it isn't perfect. But that's what practice is all about. Thanks.
good luck! i hope it turns put good :)
My goal is to had do sleeves and collar.master the sleeves and the Chinese collar..now is the lapel and collar.so proud of me and seeing her grow with her channel ...excelent
You did a great job with your first coat--it's one of the most challenging sewing projects. I have just one suggestion---you might want to sew separate hems on the coat and lining, as with time the two fabrics may stretch more unevenly. Keeping the hem linings separate prevents your coat hem from bunching up or having the lining show from the outside and you can easily re-hem as needed. I love your videos, have been a viewer since your beginning on TH-cam, and enjoy seeing how you progress from year to year. The sewing machine gifts you received are well deserved!
Oooo good to know! Thanks for the tip 😁
I made a full length wool coat when I was fifteen. I loved that coat in the Nebraska winter walking to school.❤ I didn't make my own pattern though!😊
I just finished making my first coat! So glad to see this! I actually was making it for a friend of mine who lives in NYC. Since I was using a beautiful tweed, I worried about the wind blowing through. I lined it with flannel. I serged the tweed to the flannel then made the coat with the lining. It turned out beautifully! Loved seeing your work and process.
@@ruthulrich well done 😂 I also have made coAts and I Know it's a bit nerve-wracking, especially if you're using expensive material. But once completed you feel So proud..
I have some tips to improve! I live near NYC, so I need coats like these to get me through winter :). I have professional tailoring and design experience, and when I make coats like these I always use horsehair interfacing in the collar, on the facing, around the cuffs, at the hem and across the upper back of the center back pattern piece. For the lapels and collar, I attach it by pad stitching it in so you get that really nice lapel/collar roll line. It's relaxing and simple to do, and it's really beautiful. Using the horsehair across the back helps reinforce the coat so the back doesn't stretch the wool out. Finally, I always use a very verrrryyyy thin handmade and pad stitched shoulder pad in each shoulder. This is for structure, and also to keep the shoulders from stretching out. Try it out next time!
Where does a sewing hobbyist buy horsehair interfacing?
Thabks so much for your comment!! I have a lot of exlerience sewing but not making ciats, I made one a long time ago and couldn't remember where to do interfacing!!! With your comment I know noe and will be sewing a coat soon!!! Thanks again!! Also do you have any suggestikn where to get the horsehair? I live in Utah and we only have Joanns but they don't carry that
@@bettymackey379 Walmart/Amazon or if you want it for cheap, you can get it from Etsy!
Thank you for sharing your experience!
I’ve wanted to make a coat like this, but they’ve always intimidated me haha. Seeing you tackle it and come up with such an elegant result is so inspiring. I hope to make a coat like yours in the future! Thank you for this tutorial☺️ I thought you did a great job of explaining everything
Laura Iseley that’s what I hoped this video would do! Make it less scary for others to try for themselves. Thank you for watching and commenting ❤️
@@creativecheersoffashionlau7364 * Looked at your site, loved it, and am now a subscriber (of Coolirpa too). Just ordered Pellon pattern making paper, and can't wait to get started. Thank you for commenting, I found you just at the right time. I'm fabric shopping next week to make to spring clothes, mostly pants (I clone them from existing sets), but I want to try making jackets and coats.
JadaMP hi Jada. Nice that yoy found me and thanks for subscribing! I have a basic trousers pattern on my channel too, with ajustments so if you need a pattern ( for free of course) for that scroll through my videos! Have fun sewing. I am still in tge winter mood but have already a lot of ideas for spring !
JadaMP oh and my video the week after the next will be a cape!! Maybe you like that too!!
Creative Cheers of Fashion Laura Flohr oh cool! I’ll definitely check your channel out. I’m always looking for more sewing youtubers to follow and learn from. :) thank you for sharing!
Creators, don't be ashamed to plug your financial support things! People who are angry about it: "hungry artist" is a harmful myth! Mentally well financially stable artist is much better.
Kate Kursive ; agree! Ask one of those people, why did most art endures (beyond the sheer beauty of if)? It endured because someone commissioned it, paid for it, possibly loved it or the subject matter and took care/preserved it. My niece is getting an ‘art degree’ and says all the time that her professors (who are getting paid to teach art, possibly an oxymoron) warn the students NOT TO SELL OUT! This whole notion of starving for your art is nonsense, certainly do what you love but don’t scorn success. Like I told her, the trappings of being the creative type such dressing or looking a certain way, are just window dressing. Remember some the greatest advances of mankind started as a simply creative notion. So. Be you, do you and SEE the value (not just esoteric) of the fruits of your creativity.
Mileiq I need to make a jacket for my daughter today because she have one on and I'm trying to hide it from one of my friends that's why I
I decided to sew my own prom dress which I’ve never done before. Here’s hoping it goes well. Your intro is giving me some motivation
Heyy ik its been 3 years but how did it go?
Girl you are getting sooooo damnnn good!!!
I can’t wait till the day that you launch a clothing line
I'd buy it
She's a phenomenal designer. I agree with you. I hope it's a size inclusive line.
I made a coat very similar to this for the first time, completely blind, just like you and while mine wasn't too bad, yours turned out so much better. Every sewist should attempt one, they're really not that bad!
I think it looks great and I am happy you put your tiny mistakes in your video instead of editing them out! It makes you even more special and relatable 💖
Yes! We all go through sewing mistakes. It's normal :D but maybe seeing mine will make it easier on others lol!
Sarah Love ... So true ... The mistakes make the learning process especially on a tricky item such as this coat, that much more valuable ..
Watching brought back fond memories of sewing my first coat while in college. Seems like the other day though it was over 35 years ago.
I used to be afraid of even putting the bobbin on the sewing machine. So I'm learning small things first.....like learning how to sew a straight line 😂👍
But I'm getting so much better! I started with diy face pads. I can now alter small changes which make my clothes look so much better.
I stared hand sewing when I was 5 yrs.old with the help of my mom. From hand sewing to sewing machine at 8 yrs.old. I end sewing when I got a real job after graduation. Because of your videos, you made me to do it again. Sewing my own clothes makes me happy and fulfilling. I appreciate all videos you shared . Looking forward for more videos from you.
I love, love, LOVE your TH-cam channel. I have been sewing for over 60 years and I still learn something new every time I watch one of your videos.. I even bought the text book I saw--Patternmaking for Fashion Design. I always thought of thrift store clothing as dated/damaged. Now, after seeing your genius transformations, my grand daughters and I have had a blast repurposing thrift store gold. Thank you!
I've been dreaming of stitching up a coat for the past couple of days, and now this tutorial pops up in my feed! I think it's a sign! :)
It's got to feel so awesome when people ask you where you got it from and you say I made it. ♡
I think it’s so great that someone gave you the three machines! Back when I was still able to work I bought several people sewing machines. One lady was in Walmart sewing section talking to her spouse about sewing things without a machine, and perhaps getting a machine next year. I felt a little awkward admitting that I’d been listening to them, but I ended up offering to give her a practically new sewing machine.
I’ve been so impressed to see the increase in people who are sewing these days. I feel we all could benefit from getting back to the basics, and being more self sufficient.
I'm the same way when starting a new project, little research, past experience, and learning as I go. kinda sucks tho because I never go back and make it better next time. I should change that this year
Wow! Amazing generosity! Wish someone would invest in my sewing 😂 You’re a true talent and deserve every bit of it!
You did one beautiful job on the coat. My favorite coat is a camel coat that is 50 years old, still in fantastic condition. When things are made well and taken care of they can last a lifetime, you will never find that in a purchased item unless you want to pay a fortune. You have a lot to look forward to. What I think is fantastic is that you traced a pattern, I have never tried. You are doing something you enjoy which is the best part. You have a lot to look forward to. I live in the Northeast, I love the cold and the snow so I leave wool coats.
Nice job! A technique my dad used: after sewing the front to back shoulders and before closing the side seams (front to back as well as the sleeve). ease in the sleeves into the garment. Then sew one seam from the wrist to the bottom of the garment closing the sleeve and attaching the front to the back. This makes easing the sleeve simple!!
I agree!! Honestly you’ve come so far and I love seeing what things you make and see with trial and error! Makes me feel more confident and allows me to relate to you even though I’m currently studying fashion design!
I am 66 and love your videos. I love to sew, and grew up making my own clothes. You have inspired me to sew garmets again! That coat is beautiful!
That coat looks amazing, like I would see it in a magazine. I love how you’re so honest about your learning process and not afraid to make mistakes. We can all learn from that.
That is so so so generous that someone gifted you three sewing machines!! To whoever you are, you’re an amazing person 💕
3 sewing machines gift!
WOW!! You deserve it!!
Whaaaaat??? A viewer sent you (3) machines? How cool is that. Those industrial machines can cost a pretty penny. How fortunate you are to be the recipient of such lovely gifts. You are so talented. I'm a home sewer and also do upholstery as a hobby - and I've learned so much from watching your videos. The most important thing I've learned is to believe in yourself, believe in your own abilities, and take on new things. Each time I do, I become more confident, learn and improve from my mistakes. It's such a rewarding feeling to see a finished project. This year I've decided to invest in a body form for myself. I've wanted one forever, and finally decided "why not". Life is so short, and I know it will help me a great deal when I'm making a pattern from a ready-wear garment, that I can drape on the form and tweak it to my liking. I'm so glad you decided to launch your TH-cam channel. It's just what I needed, right when I needed it. XOXO
oh! darling April!! this is not all over the place tutorial!! the best way you showed how to do the notch! the easiest possible way!! the way you "try" the new things itself is very satisfactory to watch!! :* :* :*
So grateful to see this vid today. I've been working on my first coat, definitely my most technical sewing project so far, and when I went to try it on this morning I realized that I had made a huge (to me) mistake. It's made of a woven houndstooth fabric and for the front and front facing pieces the "teeth" are slanting upwards while the side front and back pieces have downward facing "teeth. I was so devastated that I rolled up the coat and zipped it into a suitcase just to keep myself from throwing it all away right then and there.I know logically that it's not something that most people will even notice and those who do won't care, but it's something that I can't un-see and I was debating not even finishing it. But after watching this, I've decided I'll at least follow through and finish what I started, and maybe I'll even learn to be proud of the mistakes I've made. Thank you April.
Wow a coat with no pattern......that is impressive! I have made my share of coats but always used a comercial pattern. One thing that I remember is that lining had a vent or pleat so there was a bit of wearing ease that it had. This is hard to explain but it is along the back seam. Your coat is beautiful!
Ami Krenzel I actually created a pleat at the neck! Forgot to mention! Did not know it made a difference. Thanks for sharing
While flying EVA Air recently, I noticed that the flight attendants' uniforms (a pencil skirt suit) had kick pleats with a fold of fabric inside, so that the pleat wouldn't show more leg when, erm, kicked open. Thought it was really ingenious & speaking of pleats, wanted to note this for sharing & posterity =)
I made such a coat on my channel too a few weeeks ago Maybe you like to check it out for more clearliness ? I have 30 years experience and make tutorials avery week with FREE pattern to your own sizzing because I also teach you to make the pattern !
The coat looks great, hats off to you for having the courage to try a notched collar and patch pockets! I made my first coat in 2015 and am now contemplating a 2nd one, and am learning from my (many) mistakes. Most importantly, I learned it's worthwhile to invest in a more robust lining fabric as I used polyester lining for dresses and it's shredding up in its 4th season of wear & dry cleaning (which makes the polyester brittle). The lining materials I am looking into for coat #2 are Bemberg (a regenerated natural fibre) or Kasha (flannel backed satin). Also, the commercial pattern I used said to use the lining fabric for the side inseam pockets -- noooo never follow!!! Too flimsy. Third and lastly, I used statement buttons so to prevent them from falling off I sewed backing buttons (small buttons on the exact opposite of the fabric matching the big ones hole to hole) and that kept them nice and secure!
Gread work. Love the outcome. I like to give you some small tips. you need to fuse bottom collar with soft fusing material. Also snip corners of collar and bottom of center front where it turned inside so that you have sharp corners with out puckering. Also trim away seam allowance till about 3-4mm where collar and lapel meet and sip through reamning seam allwance to stitch line. It also give a nice "v" without puckering you had.
Happy sewing... 😊😊😊
Your first coat tutorial turned out really nice. Love this coat !! Your tutorials are the best...The errors are so invaluable to the learning experience...Love learning from you !! Proud of you and what you accomplish..You are a true inspiration !
Looks great! Beautiful fabrics, both outer shell and lining.
I had an old woolen coat (inherited from a relative) that looked very dated but was of wonderful material. I wanted to turn it into something more current-looking, so I de-constructed most of it (opened the lining to look "behind the scenes", took out shoulder pads, deflated poufy sleeves, streamlined the silhouette etc). There was nothing to fear, it was just an old item after all that I had no use for in its original form, so if it had gone wrong, no problem, nothing lost. But I managed fairly well to do what I had envisaged (so I can actually wear it), and most of all, I learned so much from that experiment, so I felt confident making something like that from scratch myself. To experiment with an older, existing (or thrifted) piece can be helpful before trying something with newly bought material.
Great job, I like how transparent you are about difficulties you encountered !
wow,It was super easy,I was always afraid of making winter coats.I bought 4 different cloths to sew but never tried! after watching this video I will try making one.thank you so much for sharing
I'm glad I stumbled on your channel,that's exactly how I do my patterns...tracing...,and I'm about to make my first coat ..thanks Girl and wow....3 brother machines...long for just one machine right now.
My congratulations on your amazing work
If I knew how to sew, I would 100% make a coat just like this! I've been searching for one just like yours.
This has got to be the most professional looking garment you’ve ever shared with us. Well done!!
That was so sweet for that person to send you those gifts. How awesome is that?! 💜💜💃💃😊😊Wow!!! You are very talented.
Kudos to the person who gifted the sewing machines. Truly a generous person! Awesome job making the coat! 🎶 I enjoy your tutorials. 🌷
What an amazing first coat. There are only 3 things I think I can say to help you for a future project. 1. Pleat the lining - at the center back and hem to create a little extra space in the lining so it doesn't pull when you sit, reach, or bend. 2. When sewing the outer coat and lining together do it all at once! Breaking it up gives you time to explain it but if you sew starting at one CF hem up over the collar and down to the other CF hem, it'll be a life saver. You can still do all your under stitching. 3. Lastly and probably the most important - clip your corners before turning it out - it'll create less bulk and a better point. I've sewn so many coats and I am still learning - I'm about to start a new one for myself (finally getting around to it) and will be using all old school tailoring techniques. Wish me luck!
Emily Hancock great tips! Thank you!!
You did a great job... Good to know I'm not the only person tackling sewing projects that intimidate me... We can do this April🤗
Congrats! Nothing like just going for it... suggestion for next coat: interfacing.
I'd love to see you make a 3 piece women's suit.
Yessssss please!!
OH MY GOODNESS!!! TYSM!! I've been making a winter coat for my mom ( for a week ) and I was just so confused!!! I attached my lapels and stuff, but got confused when putting the lining on XD TYSM!!! You are a true lifesaver XD
Have a good day!
What a lovely gift! Great job on the coat! I'm encouraged to sew more due to watching your videos. Thank you!
This is the first time I understand how coats are made
Thanks
Really inspiring... I'm new to sewing. Started last year. So since Feb 18 I'm sewing(my anniversary gift from my husband). Most of the my projects are for our daughter. I also get the cutting ideas from her clothes. Seeing you it's been really,really inspiring. Loved this video. I'll definitely try.
I teared up a lot at the subscriber gift. You have so much support in this community and that makes me so happy
This coat looks great on you. Thank you for sharing your process. I'm diving in on sewing plus size garments for myself. I'm already learning from my mistakes as I sew along. Your channel is such an inspiration.
Good things happen to good people 😄 I'm amazed by your skills!
April, great job, both with the step by step explanation and with the final piece!!! Thank you for sharing!!!! Judy
Wow, this seems so hard! Great job, and kudos to the sweet person who sent the sewing machines.
oh my God. how Patient and good you are
I found pockets very complicated too! I made a Little Red Riding Hood cape, the outside was a sort of crushed velvety fabric, and the lining inside was more of a satin. I made two pockets that hid inside the two layers, and lining up the seems to sew them into the cape was really confusing, because like you, it was a last step. My pockets were a detail that occurred to me late in the game, when I was nearly done.
I’d like to say once more that your tutorial was very helpful, and much clearer than their instructions.
I love stitching. Watching you for the first time. Awesome
Just a tip for next time, leave an opening in the lining to access anything you need later on for alterations. You just need to stitch the hole up with a long straight stitch. Having it a long stitch makes it easier to unpick when you need to.
It is a beautiful coat. This type of lining with a flower design is adorable.
I am going crazy with a velvelt blazer at the moment. I have dived into something I was not ready to do. The challenge is greater. If I make mistakes, it is so hard to undue on velvet material.
Thanks for sharing your experience.
This is the first "make a coat" walkthrough I have watched. My first step along an ill advised journey to make a coat for myself from a second hand pure cashmere jacket that could fit 2 of me into it. I think I might even make a video of my own documenting the misadventure. That will likely be a whole misadventure in itself! Thanks for the inspiration, you made the project look a lot more approachable than it will likely turn out being.
i don't know a thing about sewing, but i love watching your videos. You're super talented and dedicated to your passion that i cannot see why you shouldn't be successful.
I absolutely adore that coat! I plan on making a 50s swing coat when it becomes cold enough for coats
Thank you, now I get how lining is stitched in a coat ! Nice coat too ! I wouldn't put this color on myself, because people would think that I'm either very sick or very dead, but I love the shape :)
I thought it was difficult as well but it's not that complicated actually. What you should've done when sewing the pockets was putting them before stitching the inner lining on the main garment, it would've been easier. But you've shown me some tricks n tips that I can use when I'm sewing a jacket. Thank you so much
Didn't you see she explains why she did stitch the pockets afterwards in the video? It is written down on a conner when she is sewing the pockets.
Fancylooks 😯 my bad I haven't noticed my bad🤦🏿♂️😅..... I've was writing what I would've done when I was making a jacket... My apologies for not noticing...
Not gonna lie... I needed this for a stop animation puppet and it worked so well
You did Excellent for your first coat, girl....TOTALLY DRAFTED ON YOUR OWN, WITHOUT A PRE-PRINTED PATTERN! 😃😃😃
I think you did a beautiful job on this coat. I have been Crocheting for people and am now crocheting myself a long sweater that's striped the sides will be a solid color now that's something to take up.
Awesome tutorial. I did get a little lost on it but loved the confidence and perseverance. I'm learning myself watching videos and hopefully one day be known as a big brand as well and dedicate my skills and craft to all the TH-cam subscribers I subscribed and learned from. Keep up your craft and hard work.
Hello am from Kenya and few years ago i watched your vlog then stopped due to not having means on getting the equipments that i need to learn but now am so ready to be watching more videos from you and also learn.
as what your unknown subscriber who gifted you with the machines there right its hard to start or think to start but its worth the charge. thank you for the ideas and challenging me as well am so looking forward to learn
What a wonderful gift to this talented lady. 😊🇨🇦
Pockets are much easier as a first step before attaching the front to any other pieces. Nice job. Beautiful coat.
Hey april!, yes details of a garment (like pockets) must always start from the begining first and then you do the collar and so on. Thats what my lecturer said. So happy for you that you managed to pull it off!💯
Hi. Ms April. Ur so lucky to have viewers giving u sewing machine .. that's because ur so talented and... Hw I wish sum1 will give me sewing machine too coz I only hand stitching all the clothes transformation I make .. but thanks to you..ur my idol and inspiration. Godbless
When I do anything in a classic style I love sewing the button holes by hand, even if im not that skilled its a detail most dont have on their suits
I've always wanted to make a coat like this, but the lining always scares me off... maybe Charlene, maybe!! Thanks for sharing, it turned out great
Ugh where was this when I was attempting at making a coat weeks ago?! I stopped making it halfway so I might start up now that I have you lol ❤❤ thanks April
Hi April, this is absolutely beautiful. You did a good job for a first time and I'm sure the next coat will be awesome. The first time I made a jacket from scratch was also a task. Thank you for sharing.
Yay!! I was waiting for this! Gonna make one for my upcoming Europe trip! Thank you!!!😍 you're almost to your 300th video!!
Please tag me in pics if you do make it! :D
I made such a coat on my channel too a few weeeks ago Maybe you like to check it out for more clearliness ? I have 30 years experience and make tutorials avery week with FREE pattern to your own sizzing because I also teach you to make the pattern !
NO WAY THIS IS INCREDIBLE
wow, amazing April!! I can't believe you made it from scratch! I made myself a lined coat from a sewing pattern and it is probably one of the most challenging projects I've tackled to date. I would agree with your thoughts on sewing the pockets on the front fabric first to make it easier. There is a jacket lining technique called bagging, if you hadn't heard of the technique before. It was interesting to learn about sewing a notched collar too. Thanks for the video!
OMG YOU ARE MY SAVIOR! 😭 IM PLANNING TO DO A COAT FOR MY MIDTERM PROJECT AND I HAVE 0 KNOWLEDGE SO THIS IS A REALLY HELPFUL DIY! 💗
Whew! That was a difficult project. Don't think I'm there yet but maybe next winter! Thanks for posting.
Christina Ortega i have a tutorial fir a coat on my channel too si if you want more info you can check it out. I have 30 years if experience. Tganks !
Watched this once but still came back for it! So elegant I'm dying 😢
You are an excellent seamstress...making a coat without a pattern is impossible to most people!
Love that coat, I cut out one and didn't know how to do the collar .Thank you so much.
That coat is stunning. You did such a good job. My sewing skills lean more to making quilts and “fixing” what is torn or ripped. But you are beyond talented.
It's amazing! Looks totally fiddly so you must have an infinite amount of patience!
This is brilliant !!! Your skills are magnificent!! I am a self taught sewer and I know how difficult it is to make a clothing item from scratch!! This came out amazing!!!
This coat video is perfect timing. I have a coat that I am going to remake so your tips are very useful for me. I have to admit, I have been a little bit intimidated about this process so a big THANK YOU!
I have been asking to make a fall/spring coat with melton and beaded, I am excited to start and your video gives me the courage as I haven't not ever made one before. My mom use to make us parkas. I'm so excited. Thanks for the video.
We are making the same thing Ms. April 😍 thrifting/altering or even make from scratch 😊 but with mine, i usually make it without using sewing machine only hand stitch coz i don't sewing machine yet. You are an inspiration 😊
It’s been 6 years I started seewing (thanks TH-cam 😁) and I have the same approach, I definitely have to dive into a project even if I make mistakes, I’ll learn from it ! 😂
Good job April! This looks so great and professional!
SO inspired by your video! Went to the store today to buy a coat pattern, left without one to try to do it myself :) :) :)
I learned that if you take your newly made coat to a professional cleaners they can press and steam those hard to get places like your hems and collars. It's what I do anyway and it works especially on wools and polyesters!
Had surgery at the beginning of the year, today I TRY to start cross stitching because there's not much I can do in my recovery. Let's see how this goes. 😣😣
Hope you have a quick recovery!
Good luck, Tiffany!! 😇😇
Tiffany Harvey I believe in you! How did it come out?