a coat for audrey

upon my sister g's request, audrey gets a swing coat. as modeled by "audrey at the beach". this is still a "mock up" but pretty darn close to how i envision the finished product.

i plan on going to my favorite little notions/fabric shop today and choose some very fancy vintage buttons! (keep a look out!)

tweaking still to come, sleeves, collar... and below my process. three muslin mock-ups and then to the felt. i thought i had nailed it with my 3rd muslin attempt but sewing it in felt with the exact same pattern didn't translate as felt is thicker and doesn't stretch. thus 3 more coats using felt until it fit audrey just right! it didn't feel complete until i added a collar. it's pretty darn cute, if i do say so myself.