Ignorance Is Bliss

 

Happy New Year everyone! Christmas is now all packed away and like everyone else, I’m looking forward to a new year. I love new beginnings and goals….fitness goals, financial goals, personal growth etc… but when it comes to my sewing, this year I am going to ignore my thoughts about resolutions and goals. yikes! Β Yup. Let’s just wait and see what happens and where my wardrobes needs and more importantly, where creativity leads. I just want to keep sewing fun and enjoyable!
Here’s to blissful ignorance of sewing goals in 2016!

 

Butterick 6244 has been pretty popular these days. Eryn from Sew Style Me made an awesome sleeveless version in orange, I love the classic camel color of Lori’s of Girls In The Garden,Β and Frivolous At Last’s Lori’s plaid version is GORGEOUS! I made this red one back in early November and have worn it so much, I think I wore it for every Christmas shopping excursion I went on. It just seems to be a perfect addition to my wardrobe.

 

This pattern is a really good staple to have in your collection. The style is a loose one, so of course fit issues are minimal and it is a simple make….although…I did have some trouble with the darts but once I figured that out, I was fine. I couldn’t find a good explanation for this at the time but after looking for help on sewingpatternreview.com…to share with you and found a sewalong for this coat through Lori. Thanks Lori!! Go read about the front darts before you start…save yourself the trouble.
For my coat, I used a lightweight basket weave coating. When choosing a fabric for this pattern be sure that either both sides are the same or the wrong side is nice because it will show.
So, now I’m off to catch up on my favorite blogs… I have missed you all!
Let’s have fun with our sewing this year!

 

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