duffle coat sew along

Sew-Along - Duffle Coat

by Lauren Harris April 29, 2016

So, you've decided to join us for the #tadahdufflecoatSAL and you've bought your Duffle Coat pattern on sale. I thought I'd prepare a list of "before the SAL" for you as well as publish the steps we will be covering each day of the SAL

For the sake of simplicity (and my sanity) I thought we could do the Quick finish coat, with hood. You're most welcome of course to do the Pro-Finish but you'll need to have steps 1-23 done before we start on Sunday the 1st May.

Let's start with "before the SAL"

Buy your pattern
Choose your fabrics
Trace your pattern pieces according to the option you've chosen (quick sew or pro-finish, hood, collar)
Cut out your pattern pieces
Press any pattern pieces that require pressing in advance (step 10-12, step 41-45 etc)
Steps 1-23 IF you've chosen the pro-finish

Now, let's move onto the steps we will cover each day in the SAL. I'm not going to put a set time on the steps as I'd like to give all the timezones the opportunity to join in.

Day 1: Steps 24-27 - Assemble the lining/sleeves
Day 2: Steps 28-31 - Assemble the outer/sleeves
Day 3: Steps 32-46 - Assemble the hood and front flap and toggle ties
Day 4: Steps 47-50 - Attach the hood/collar and front flaps and assemble the coat
Day 5: Steps 51-55 - finish sleeves close the gap and attach toggles, open a bottle of wine/champagne/ice tea and enjoy

Excited yet?? Me too... though, I will admit, I am super nervous too....it's like inviting a whole bunch of people to your house for a party and wondering if they will all turn up....

Hope you all join me on Sunday

Happy Sewing

Tanya xx

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