Hello there, and happy Wednesday! I wanted to share some incredible projects people have created using the Lisette B6385 coat pattern. I always love seeing finished garments before diving into a new sewing project—it really gets my creative juices flowing. These examples give you a great idea of how the pattern fits and what fellow sewists have done with it.
We always enjoy seeing photos of your Lisette creations. Be sure to tag your Instagram posts with #sewlisette and #butterick so we can all admire your work!
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**Meg**
This coat came together after I stumbled upon five yards of this stunning pale khaki and pink brocade at a local thrift store. At first, I wasn't sure what to make with it, but then I noticed all the fashion trends pointing to trench coats being the must-have for Spring/Summer 2017. I decided Liesl's pattern would be perfect for this fabric—just adding a belt gave it that finishing touch.
The construction went surprisingly smoothly. I went with a size 12 based on the finished bust measurement, and thankfully no fit adjustments were needed. To enhance the sleeve shape, I added a sleeve head, which provided excellent support. For the buttonholes, I took a shortcut and had them professionally bound at Jonathan Embroidery in the garment district.
Inside, I lined the coat with pink silk charmeuse. I also included a vintage label from my personal collection because it felt just right with this coat.
I'm thrilled with how this coat turned out! Our Vogue Patterns designer, Carlos, commented that it looks like something I'd buy at Saks Fifth Avenue for a pretty penny. High praise indeed!
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**Fiona**
This coat project began with the fabric—a gorgeous Burberry wool coating that I knew would be ideal for a classic coat I could wear for years. After reviewing several patterns, the Lisette B6385 stood out due to its princess-seamed design and two-piece sleeves. View C, with its stand collar, felt particularly modern and appealing.
As this was my first tailored wool coat, I was a bit intimidated by the construction process. However, the instructions were thorough and broke everything down into manageable steps. To elevate the coat, I added bound buttonholes.
Working with wool requires a lot of ironing, and I can't emphasize enough how crucial tools like my tailor's clapper, ham, and sleeve roll were in achieving the desired shape. Each step of the process was enjoyable, and I couldn't be happier with the final result.
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**Jenna**
For this coat, I used a mystery fabric from a grab box, originally intended as a wearable muslin before committing to expensive wool. It's likely a polyester fabric with metallic threads. The lining came from my stash, also polyester. Following advice from Alison Smith's Craftsy classes on tailoring, I interfaced everything meticulously. I added canvas chest plates, hand-sewn shoulder pads, and sleeve heads. The lining was attached free-hanging, inspired by Sara Alm's class. Flat piping from an old dress I no longer wore added a nice touch.
I recently purchased a used Viking Iris sewing machine to embroider my name—a fun detail I hadn't been able to do before. The hand-worked swing tracks were some of the best I've ever completed.
What I love most is the fit. As a pear-shaped person, fitted coats tend to gape around my hips. This coat balances my figure beautifully without exaggerating it.
It took me about three weeks of my toddler's naptime to complete this project. While it wasn't a quick sew, it was incredibly rewarding. Next time, I'll invest in silk lining and proper wool, perhaps even interlining with Thinsulate for warmth. I'm already excited about making another coat next fall.
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**Hannah**
My coat is made from a Cashmere/Wool blend, and the lining is Kasha lining. This was my first attempt at making a coat, and I added a few extra steps to ensure quality. I added a center seam to the back panel for structure.
For interfacing, I chose hair canvas and applied it using the pad-stitching technique for a crisp finish. To prevent dimpling, I added a sleeve head.
The collar from View C was too high for my liking, so I narrowed it by 1/2 inch. When constructed, this made the collar 1 inch shorter, which suited me better. Since I planned to wear the collar open to showcase a scarf, I added buttons and buttonholes purely for style. The buttons I bought in Trinidad last month—they were my cousin's idea, and I'm glad I followed through.
I would definitely make this pattern again.
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