There may be more outfits on the mannequin just to speed up the post publishing, so here I am back in the saddle. I hope the posts will still be inspirational yet shorter and more concise. So I will start up with one of the beauties from an independent pattern company….
Here is the Midtown Trench Coat pattern from Indygo Junction. I would include a link, but sadly, it is no longer available. Bummer! I call it my apple green trench because it is that exact color. The necklace is self made from beads purchased at the Tucson Gem Show. Green agate the size of green peas. (More about the necklace below). It may not be the best color on me, but I spotted this fabric at Walmart of all places and thought it might be cute made up in this retro-inspired coat. It was cotton, 45″ wide and inexpensive. WIN! I thought it would be good practice (muslin) fabric to try out the pattern. It has a red slub stripe running though it which I wanted to feature on the bias cut cuffs and collar.
I think I like the back the best. The pleats add so much interest and resembles the back of a swing coat.
The line drawings show the slight differences. I chose to insert the pockets into the side seams, but the patch pockets look great, too. I made the shorter thigh length (32″) instead of to the knee. I wear it with dark denim and a tank.
Amy Barickman, the founder of Indygo Junction, partners with Mary Ann Donze to make these great patterns available. I have about 5-6 patterns of theirs that I want to make up. When I attended the Sewing and Stitching Expo in Puyallup, WA, Amy was at her booth wearing the Mod Top and Tunic, and she looked so cute. There is nothing like seeing a sample made up to sucker me into buying the pattern!
Click here again to see the different ways this looks made up in cotton quilting fabrics. I suppose any other medium weight woven fabric would work. Check out the other patterns on the site. You may find something that you can’t wait to try.
Necklace: I’ve been wanting a light green necklace for some time now. I spotted these beads and envisioned them in a simple, multi-strand collar style necklace. The cones and toggle were also purchased at the gem show.
Do you ever get compelled by a color that works it’s way into your wardrobe?
Yes, I too get compelled. Great finds in fabric and beads.
A beautiful combination.
Thanks for all the helpful hints and information.
B
Glad you liked it. Thanks for your comments.
Yay, a new post! You always look great in green. This is a cute jacket – I love the pleat details in the back. You better wear it quickly before summer comes!
The necklace is cool – I like the multiple strands. That toggle clasp is to die for!
Thanks, Rachel. I love most shades of green, so stay tuned! Yes, our weather will be hot soon, so our mornings are perfect for this jacket weight. Necklace can be worn year round. Thanks for your nice words!
Love the jacket and necklace to go with it! You are so talented!! XO
Thanks, Shirley. These two hobbies get me into so much wonderful trouble!