Review | Simplicity 2812 Mini Coat
This is my second time making a coat from this pattern. Two years ago I made the jacket from this pattern. The differences this time around is that I chose the shawl collar and the above-knee-length of the coat. This particular variation includes belts for the waist and sleeves.
Pattern: Simplicity 2812
Fabric: Plaid wool-blend coating
Notions: Five 1″ buttons, One 1-11/16″ x 1-15/16″ buckle, and 2 1-7/16″ x 1-11/16″ buckles from eJoyce.com.
I didn’t make any changes to the pattern and pretty much followed the directions to the tee. I skipped the dropped lining at the bottom of the coat and just made an even hem. I couldn’t figure it out when I made the jacket, and I didn’t feel like messing with it this time. I had planned to add some fusible fleece to the lining, but I thought it would make the coat, with its already thick fabric, too bulky. Now I kind of wish I had added the fusible fleece to the back pieces, but it’s done now. I’ll just wear sweaters underneath it. Oh, I also sewed on snaps instead of making buttonholes. The fabric was too thick for my buttonhole function to work, and I couldn’t stomach the idea of handsewing them. My mother suggested snaps, and I say that was a brilliant solution. Mom to the rescue! I sewed the buttons on top for the look of it. Pictures are below. Next up: some new work outfits.
Your coat is beautiful. I did snoope coat shopping at Old Navy yesterday, none that I saw rivals yours.
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Great job with the pattern matching! What a fantastic coat and great idea using the snaps!
FASHIONABLE!!!
IS VERY GOOD..............................
Gorgeous coat, you have done a great job.
So cute! I want it!!!
Hey, ya'll. Thanks for the kind words! 🙂
You should be congratulated! Great cut, fabric, workmanship and very yummy lining fabric. Bet you can't wait for the cold to roll in.
Very pretty coat!
BEAUTIFUL!!!
Lovely coat!
You completed a beautiful project. Congratulations. Tyna
I love your coat you did a great job.
Girl you did a great job! I have that pattern, you are making me want to give it a try.
I love it! You've done an excellent job. You've inspired me to pull this pattern out of my stash.
Angela
Gorgeous coat!!! I love the colors and buckle accents! The style is so lovely. You make me want one!!!! BTW, great job on matching the plaid!!!