tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post3754958562687625210..comments2024-03-25T19:56:04.121+00:00Comments on A colourful life: winter projects december update: the duffle coatChristinahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11883091348839145603noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-80895779070030022322015-12-19T09:39:55.343+00:002015-12-19T09:39:55.343+00:00It is going to be fabulous when it is finished and...It is going to be fabulous when it is finished and worth the effort. Hope you are feeling suitably proud!Ginahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05689402000429710324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-42509206286642149162015-12-14T07:47:25.351+00:002015-12-14T07:47:25.351+00:00This coat looks really pretty. That's cool tha...This coat looks really pretty. That's cool that you're so good at sewing. I tried not once to sew something and it always was a disaster. customwritinglab.comhttp://customwritinglab.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-73570893416228689042015-12-09T09:12:59.228+00:002015-12-09T09:12:59.228+00:00In an age when we're sometimes led to believe ...In an age when we're sometimes led to believe that we can learn anything and everything from the internet, this proves that often the best way to learn is from a teacher who knows what they're talking about.<br />Seriously impressed by this project, which I'm sure is going to look wonderful.Annehttp://www.annewheaton.co.uknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-72393419649231504622015-12-08T21:08:44.596+00:002015-12-08T21:08:44.596+00:00Wow, indeed! I'm in awe of your sewing skills,...Wow, indeed! I'm in awe of your sewing skills, Christina. It looks amazing already! xxAlisonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10007583111181817717noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-19795384057286937362015-12-08T14:16:52.811+00:002015-12-08T14:16:52.811+00:00Wow! It's looking fabulous and you've come...Wow! It's looking fabulous and you've come such a long way since your last post about it. It's a gorgeous colour too. I'm sure you'll get many admiring comments once you start wearing it.Johttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17436932004631816039noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-38066338592131487732015-12-08T13:36:37.379+00:002015-12-08T13:36:37.379+00:00Wow Christina - this is such a big project! What ...Wow Christina - this is such a big project! What a great accomplishment - and just in time to be a fantastic Christmas present for yourself.Life With The Crewhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05114992794424444796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-3577597756559741682015-12-08T09:24:17.878+00:002015-12-08T09:24:17.878+00:00I can't believe you are making a COAT! I am se...I can't believe you are making a COAT! I am seriously impressed. It looks amazing already and I look forward to seeing the finished thing. How fabulous to have such an absorbing project. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-3658321311659930942015-12-08T03:05:54.024+00:002015-12-08T03:05:54.024+00:00The way you speak about your learning experience w...The way you speak about your learning experience with your coat takes me back to sewing classes we had in school. I hated sewing at first, and making set-in sleeves is something I remember well! Your coat looks amazing, and for you to take seams apart and fix them up for a better fit is worthy of a medal! You'll have to make a big label for it saying "I MADE THIS" ... and stitch it to the outside ;)<br />~WendySeptember Violetshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10931133319044031928noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-81204304976041430592015-12-08T01:55:04.348+00:002015-12-08T01:55:04.348+00:00Can you hurry up and finish I'm just about to ...Can you hurry up and finish I'm just about to land in the UK without a coat, I'm packing light and am bringing my daughters coat to borrow and leave for when she arrives but it's not half as nice as your blue duffle!<br />Keep up the lovely stitching!<br />Wren xLittle Wandering Wrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12461692611319918593noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-556337459130849812015-12-07T23:28:22.977+00:002015-12-07T23:28:22.977+00:00Fabulous!!!! It sounds as though you have learned...Fabulous!!!! It sounds as though you have learned masses and really enjoyed doing it. You will love this coat for many years!! xxAmy at love made my homehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17111180584250029433noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-78089597428742288982015-12-07T22:35:38.066+00:002015-12-07T22:35:38.066+00:00Wow, what a beautiful labour of love, and your fab...Wow, what a beautiful labour of love, and your fabric is just lovely too... that colour is so pretty. Well done you, I'm tipping my hat to you - looking forward to the big reveal when you're all done. 😊Xxgillyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12044947317861728599noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-8556250335262336622015-12-07T22:05:25.239+00:002015-12-07T22:05:25.239+00:00Looks fabulous! Clever you xxLooks fabulous! Clever you xxChickpeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17010543012720394937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-3831648165587560882015-12-07T19:22:08.676+00:002015-12-07T19:22:08.676+00:00That is so impressive, I'd love to make a coa...That is so impressive, I'd love to make a coat one day - xxJo@awholeplotoflovehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03525039817338877634noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-59568715358780554022015-12-07T19:03:50.153+00:002015-12-07T19:03:50.153+00:00Hi Christina, thank you for joining in with my lin...Hi Christina, thank you for joining in with my link party! Wow, your coat is coming along so nicely. The things you're learning how to do! You'll be able to make virtually anything by the time you're done with this coat. You should be so proud of yourself.Jennifer Hayshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04685253944514672324noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-16428922577033736922015-12-07T17:52:09.929+00:002015-12-07T17:52:09.929+00:00Hey Christina,
Oh you are so clever. Seriously. An...Hey Christina,<br />Oh you are so clever. Seriously. And tenacious too. I cannot wait to see the final fit. Terribly envious of course. I used to have a duffle coat when I was a student. I loved that coat. It was second hand. I wonder what happened to it?<br />Leanne xxLeannehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15617604296746784414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-39663152121674356852015-12-07T16:33:40.696+00:002015-12-07T16:33:40.696+00:00Goodness! It's come on so far since you last p...Goodness! It's come on so far since you last posted pictures and it's looking fantastic! I remain in awe of your talents - I wouldn't even contemplate buying £40 a metre fabric, never mind cutting it as well! xxWinwick Mumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10175666787916920144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-50659347850577217202015-12-07T16:28:43.152+00:002015-12-07T16:28:43.152+00:00It is looking amazing, I just LOVE it. Harris Twe...It is looking amazing, I just LOVE it. Harris Tweed is one of my all time favourite fabrics and to have a coat would be like a dream come true. Unfortunately I do not have the skills to make one for myself, maybe one day...sigh!mamasmercantilehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14011278973985658118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-47095537820870318162015-12-07T16:23:34.965+00:002015-12-07T16:23:34.965+00:00Oh my, your coat is stunning! I admire your patien...Oh my, your coat is stunning! I admire your patience and sewing skills. The wool is so lovely and I love the addition of the toggle buttons.I'm sure you will enjoy wearing this beautiful coat you have created. I wish you lots of free time for sewing l this week :) PatLilly's Momhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03484364335120267101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-12371718578367882512015-12-07T16:08:11.573+00:002015-12-07T16:08:11.573+00:00OOH I am so excited, it feels like it is my coat! ...OOH I am so excited, it feels like it is my coat! I am sure I have a duffle coat in me - after the 1950s vintage tennis dress pattern I have spotted!!! Sew little time.It is looking truly amazing. Jo xJohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03668713514058875484noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-2969497414426036632015-12-07T14:55:57.953+00:002015-12-07T14:55:57.953+00:00You and your duffle coat are a sewing inspiration,...You and your duffle coat are a sewing inspiration, Christina!kristieinbchttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08620113214111945592noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-90925079913558910722015-12-07T14:43:18.177+00:002015-12-07T14:43:18.177+00:00It's gorgeous, I'm so impressed.It's gorgeous, I'm so impressed.Mac n' Janethttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05732924562630675589noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-82700959344761540712015-12-07T14:33:19.931+00:002015-12-07T14:33:19.931+00:00wow xwow xdriftwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11416170414524297337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-69715549058306002872015-12-07T14:25:46.484+00:002015-12-07T14:25:46.484+00:00Wow, it's looking brilliant Christina, it real...Wow, it's looking brilliant Christina, it really is very impressive. I imagine it's hugely helpful to have a teacher helping you with the tricky bits. I shall look forward to seeing the finished article. You'll have to model it somewhere amazing for us. CJ xxCJhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14311693185700341580noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-29199383993567416962015-12-07T14:16:43.136+00:002015-12-07T14:16:43.136+00:00You are really making me want to start a sewing pr...You are really making me want to start a sewing project of my own! Love bright colors for winter coats :-)Vicki @ lifeinmyemptynesthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06357792268386608831noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4515007843975800463.post-81962388828593785322015-12-07T13:53:25.304+00:002015-12-07T13:53:25.304+00:00The duffle coat is really taking shape you should ...The duffle coat is really taking shape you should be proud of what you have achieved so far, I dont think I would attempt it :-) Dawnhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05213759909336433460noreply@blogger.com