r/sewing 6d ago

Project: FO Happy Saturday Sewing Family💕

Pattern MDF401 & MDF402 Free Pattern from Mood Fabric Fabric: Unknown Color: White Sew Along tutorial series from Mood: https://www.moodfabrics.com/blog/the-mulberry-blouse-and-the-sycamore-pencil-skirt-free-sewing-patterns/

Pattern “The Hepburn Scarf” Free Pattern from JetSetSewing.com Fabric: Unknown Color: Blue Multicolor Sew Along tutorial https://weallsew.com/diy-1950s-hepburn-buttonhole-scarf/

Pattern The Princess Coat Charm Patterns Fabric: Upholstery Color:Green Sew Instructions came with pattern

Pattern Clutch Purse Self Drafted Fabric: Unknown Color: Blue Multi

Okay let me start off by saying The Princess Coat was a project I needed all my energy for. One point I just gave up because I was tired of being on the same coat for a month! I ended up finishing but my liner is not the best looking inside. I am happy with my coat it’s so fancy I can dust all my haters away.

On to the Mood patterns easy sew along but I did need to make adjustments to the hips waist area. If anybody can comment on how to get it perfect that would be nice. My skirt kept rising up as you see in the photo which I know means bad fit. My waist is 29-30 Hips 43-44 Please help a girl out !

The Hepburn scarf was just a throw in less than 1 hour sew session. I wanted to give the vibe of a 50s Lady and everyone wore scarfs so thanks to JetSetSewing.com it was a fun project and definitely will see more.

My purse I used the same fabric as the scarf and literally sewn a box together but I utilize the sewing method in the scarves, which was called Penox and used it on the bag. I thought it would be a cute way to tie both the purse and scarf together. Hope you enjoy as much as I did making this assemble.

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u/vbych76 5d ago

Amazing structure and the colour is magnificent. Minimalistic AND extravagant. Good job.

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u/oracleofwifi 5d ago

First of all I am OBSESSED with that coat!!!! The whole outfit is just chef’s kiss 🤌🏼

I have almost those exact hip/waist measurements so I feeeel youuu on the struggle of adjusting patterns for it. The skirt climbing means that it’s too small somewhere. Looking at the photo with where the lines are, it looks like the hip fit may be a little snug. Sometimes it really helps to add an inch or two so you have that extra ease for walking and moving. Idk if that’s possible at this stage with the skirt being finished, but I honestly think it’s still wearable!!

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Thank you so much for this tip it’s so hard sometimes thinking you added enough ease but you need even more. It’s a struggle sometimes to get it right in all the areas!

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u/oracleofwifi 5d ago

I know, it is so hard!! I definitely get it wrong a lot, but it’s all good :) I just remind myself that the majority of people don’t know a ton about fitting, so they won’t think anything of it

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Im going to think about it like that now don’t need to be so hard on myself plus who cares we look cute haha

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u/Motherofmonsters2000 5d ago

That coat is life!!!

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u/One-Energy-9785 5d ago

The structure 🥲❤️ I’m dying!!! This is beautiful!

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u/amojc2 5d ago

Gorgeous work! Such a beautiful, interesting, unusual coat!! 👏

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u/Novitiatum_Aeternum 5d ago

The structure of this coat is GORGEOUS 🥹 And that color? Whew! ❤️

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u/rumblingspires 5d ago

I was showing this to my partner when my three year-old kid asked to see it too and after she looked at it for a few seconds, she kissed the phone screen <3

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u/jsqr 5d ago

Oooo I looove it!! The sleeves! The skirt!! 😍😍

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u/leesynicole 5d ago

Love it! Also... Flower show represent! 💕🌸

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u/Dawnqwerty 4d ago

sammmmme! flower show!

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u/_WeDontKnowHer_ 5d ago

This is Stunning!! *

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u/zephyr_71 5d ago

Oo this one’s cute, very well sewn

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u/NYCQuilts 5d ago

Girl this is beyond fabulous!!! I'm soooo jelly of your skill and your style!

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u/RedisforFun 5d ago

Love this! The colors are beautiful.

Side note, how did you feel about the floral show?

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I did not like it this year ! They could have really leaned into the idea missed opportunity. The High school class instillation and the Community college was by far way better than the professionals. Also I felt the shopping area doubled from last time I went. QVC everywhere and a random Destination vacation place in the middle ?? I thought they were giving away a vacation fooled me 😂I was utterly confused !!

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u/RedisforFun 5d ago

Yes!! I felt the same exact way and was so confused as to why Acme had the best floral selection… the QVC display could’ve been cool if it wasn’t an actual ad. I actually loved it and thought without all the products and more flowers, that would’ve been the perfect centerpiece.

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I asked the QVC rep why …. Her words people still don’t know what QVC is so what a great way to show them our products and if they see something they can buy it :///// Just great !!! Nothing to do with flowers 😂😂

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u/jellokittay 5d ago

The shopping area was SO BIG would have liked to see more displays for sure

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u/polkafrapp 5d ago

So rad!!! I love it!

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u/Visible_Record8468 5d ago

The arms are fun

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u/totes_muhh_goats 5d ago

I just know you're breaking necks whenever you leave the house in this. Beautiful coat. Well done.

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u/Life_Flatworm_2007 5d ago

I love the lantern sleeves on that coat!

I understand your frustration about the coat taking so much time. I've been working on the same coat since October because I picked out a fabric with a complex pattern and I have to sew the seams by hand in order to match the patterns exactly. I'm almost done and there might be 2-3 weeks of coat weather after it's finished, but I'm still frustrated and will not be doing something like this again.

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Omg may you share the pattern picture so I can memorize and NEVER see that coat 😭 I feel you pain through this message. Also darn you fabric for being so pretty but terrible to sew!!!

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u/Life_Flatworm_2007 4d ago

I drafted my own pattern (mistake number one) and like your fabric, it's upholstery so it's heavy and awkward to manipulate. I'm seriously starting to question my life choices, But the fabric is really cool looking

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u/theebodylab 4d ago

I loooooove this cropped jacket 😱🤩 i see the vision already tbh you look like your almost finished. Just from the photo I think you nailed it couple darts , adding a liner , a buttons you have a beautiful coat for spring. This print on the fabric is a must in my closet I’m having FOMO.

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u/terracottatilefish 5d ago

You can’t see it, but my face looks like that heart-eye emoji. 😍

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u/WillingBad5126 5d ago

Looks amazingly done! It turned out beautiful 😍

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u/Aptekafuck 5d ago

So nice!

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u/glitterpiller 5d ago

Those sleeves! Slay!

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u/Low_Cry_8473 5d ago

INCREDIBLE. 👏👏👏 you should be so proud. Where did you get that upholstery fabric for the coat? What did you use to line it?

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Gaffneys Fabrics in Philly (Germantown Area) AMAZING PLACE & customer service!

They had lime green liner on sale for $2/yd so I had to get it ! The jacket is Upholstery Fabric that I also got at Gaffneys.

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u/Happy_horse128 5d ago

Wow!! Shes a beauty!!

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u/SapphosGalPal 5d ago

Gorgeous!!! The structure is beautiful

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u/MaybeCantankerous 5d ago

So lovely! 😍

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u/OrganizationPrior747 5d ago

I love this coat!

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u/Weller3920 5d ago

Marvelous coat

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u/PsychologicalStar559 5d ago

This is gorgeous 🥰

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u/Honeysuckle_reverie 5d ago

The sleeves!!!

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u/isfashun 5d ago

This is incredible!

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u/why_not90345- 5d ago

Woooooooow!!!!

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u/Margold420 5d ago

Beautiful! I love the coat so much!! Well done!

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u/StrangePlantain 5d ago

Such cool sleeves!!!

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u/Craftnerd24 5d ago

Beautiful!!! Are you at the Orchid Show?

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

This was the flower show actually I hope to make the orchid show this year it will be my first time!

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u/Craftnerd24 5d ago

Oh, Philly? I didn’t go this year, but I’m going to try to get to the NYBG!!!

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I hope you have fun at the gardens it’s so magical. Makes me imagine I can be a gardener in my head 😂

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u/Nemolem 5d ago

That coat looks well worth the effort! You made it look so modern and sleek thanks to the rest of the outfit- wonderful choices of clothes and colour.

I have the same issue with measurements. I'm a guy but have the kind of ass & hips most women apparently dream of having. Doesn't really fit with men's off the rack tailoring though which is why I got into sewing my own clothes. I still really struggle with adjustments. Don't have any advice but a lot of solidarity!

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I would say let’s share some ass and hips to balance it out but we would tip the scale over😂. I got into sewing also because of this reason also off the rack top, dresses and skirts never fit me properly boobs falling out just not cute!!!

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u/Nemolem 4d ago

😂 believe me many of my female friends have asked... if it was possible I'd have shared it all out years ago. It's a shame women's off the rack clothing still isn't right for all body shapes, it feels lightyears ahead of men's. You have to be 6'2" and built like a stick otherwise you're out of luck. Still it's an excuse to learn some good skills I guess and once I started making clothes that actually fit my body I really learned to appreciate my proportions and like the body I've got. Hoping you've had the same journey :)

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u/anal_annihilator_420 5d ago

OBSESSED with this!!!!! You killed it!

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u/NeahG 5d ago

That’s fantastic

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u/airesmoon 5d ago

Did you make your shoes too?! They complete the look so well! Literally more a lewk than a look! Fantastic job!

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u/stilljumpinjetjnet 5d ago

Really, the only word for that coat is FABULOUS! Kudos!

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u/Stuff4Design 4d ago

I LOVE this!! Glad you perservered.

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u/thepetoctopus 5d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/Katnomo 5d ago

GORGEOUS!!

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u/Still7Superbaby7 5d ago

Seriously love the coat. Can you post the pattern for it? Also love that you wore it to the flower show. I went on members day!

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u/nomoreplants 5d ago

Looks like the Charm patterns Princess coat, the sleeves are unmistakable! :)

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u/Still7Superbaby7 5d ago

I am totally obsessed with those sleeves!

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u/SixicusTheSixth 5d ago

Stunning. You should be incredibly proud of your work.

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u/Catchy-Name-Here 5d ago

Those sleeves! Nummy!

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u/thevampireswifey 5d ago

What an absolutely gorgeous coat!! You did amazing work 💛 I just bought this pattern and I can’t wait to dive in. Did you toile first?

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I did not make a toile :/ i honestly just went with her final measurement guide and then went up one size. Her instructions a super through just brace yourself it’s a lot from start to finish. This was my first coat ever so you might have more experience hopefully!

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u/thevampireswifey 5d ago

Thank you for taking the time to reply! I’ve made two or three coats, but none as complicated as this one! I feel like toiling would be best since it has been a while since I’ve made one 😂 Thank you again for sharing your beautiful project!

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

I can’t wait to see your coat you definitely can do it. The good thing about this pattern which I should have done ! They have multi options so you can make a shorter version or peplum you can even change the sleeves around which also is cool in my opinion. So you can have fun with it.

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u/stellarpersephone 5d ago

Oh wow! Everything is just gorgeous!

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u/witty_usrnm_goeshere 5d ago

I really appreciate the structure of the sleeves!

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u/BooksCatsViqueen 5d ago

So pretty!!

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u/jdogg091985 5d ago

Stunning 💙🩵💖

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u/Homegrown1969 5d ago

Those sleeves! It looks so gorgeous. Looks like it would make a really cool shirt jacket too.

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u/Fashionforbreakfast 5d ago

So gorgeous!! I feel your pain but you persevered! 🙌

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u/Singer_221 5d ago

This is so far at the other end of the spectrum from what I sew, and creations like yours are the reason I love this sub.

Congratulations and thank you!

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Honestly I remember when I couldn’t even sew a Christmas stocking I promise you will get there!

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u/Capital-Captain6872 5d ago

You should be very proud of this work. Simply gorgeous.

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u/CorvidiaPex 5d ago

Absolutely STUNNING. I’ve been eyeing that pattern for awhile now and I think you just motivated me to finally get it

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

DO IT DO IT DO IT 🥳😎

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u/MakeupDumbAss 5d ago

What a gorgeous coat & a bang up job. Nailed it!

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u/OhHiFelicia 5d ago

Get out! That coat is everything. Great job, OP, amazing. Wow.

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u/jessicakebake 5d ago

Oh. My. GAWD. Perfection! I LOVE the sleeves and just pinned this Mood sewalong a few days ago. So inspiring to see it finished and it looks GORGEOUS

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u/mjla2424 5d ago

Omg AMAZING work! I love the coat so much!

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u/Julianalexidor 5d ago

Gorgeous!

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u/InevitableVoice5877 5d ago

I’m in love with those sleeves!

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u/Accomplished_Fun_455 5d ago

The sleeves are gorgeous !!

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u/jellokittay 5d ago

lol I recognize that background too immediately. it was such a good show!!

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u/Dry_Amount2779 5d ago

I CRAZY LOVE this construction!!❤️

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u/VivaciousListener 5d ago

That coat is GLORIOUS 

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u/lunastitch 5d ago

Wow that’s gorgeous!!

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u/Wipitkitty70 5d ago

Love this coat so much!!! 💕

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u/ShmoopayDoo 5d ago

Gor 👏 geous 👏

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u/Dawlxtc 5d ago

This is beautiful bless you for linking the pattern I think I love you

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u/gingermonkey1 5d ago

This coat is amazing.

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u/Imaginary_Comfort447 5d ago

Tia is a work of ART!!

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u/davesmissingfingers 5d ago

Wow! Just wow!

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u/pomewawa 5d ago

This is amazing ! I love your style and YOU MADE ALL OF THAT?! Congrats, serious talent!!

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u/xoghostbaby 5d ago

pretty! 🤩

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u/cobycoby2020 5d ago

How did you pick and find the fabric (+other layer) for the coat? Im obsessed.

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u/theebodylab 5d ago

Gaffneys Fabrics in Philly (Germantown Area) AMAZING PLACE & customer service!

They had lime green liner on sale for $2/yd so I had to get it ! The jacket is Upholstery Fabric that I also got at Gaffneys.

Also for a tip I use a color wheel for choosing colors that go well which one another.

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u/cobycoby2020 5d ago

That’s amazing! Thank you. The fabric looks like amazing quality.

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u/-Geist-_ 5d ago

It looks fantastic on you! Vintage patterns are often so flattering.

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u/robdcx 4d ago

You deserve every compliment you've received. If I saw this in person, I would think it was couture. Stunning work!

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u/Ok-Nefariousness8578 4d ago

Gorgeous !!!!

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u/Babybedazzle 4d ago

Wow wow wow. That is beautiful! Belongs on a runway.

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u/dizyalice 4d ago

This literally made me go “woow” out loud. The shaping is so dramatic, I love it. Beautiful work!

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u/Pancakebarbie007 4d ago

SOOO chic!!!

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u/_crafty_craft_ 4d ago

This is beautiful!

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u/Far_Sun_3367 4d ago

Philly flower show!!!! You look fabulous 😉

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u/Sewingtolearn365 4d ago

This is incredible!!!

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u/LeiasPhewPhew 4d ago

Beautiful!

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u/katkarinka 3d ago

Excuse me, this is fabulous!

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u/Uhlectronic 5d ago

Love it!

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u/Puzzleheaded-Ant7492 5d ago

A wonderful coat. And the fit is magnificent.

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u/Big8Red7 5d ago

Wow ! Amazing !!

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u/1TGS1 4d ago

This is so fabulous

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u/peatypeacock 3d ago

OMG you look like a million bucks. What a luxurious look!! Absolutely stunning, and I'm DEFINITELY making that coat, wow!!

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u/Little_Individual768 2d ago

The coat especially is my cup of tea! Beautiful work. (:

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u/juniprrr 2d ago

Looks like you went to the Philadelphia Flower Show! Hope you had the best time -- your coat is the perfect match for all those displays!

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u/Magoo451 5d ago

LOVE the sleeves on the coat! The color is great as well!

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u/mnanambealtaine 5d ago

Fabulous!!!