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Sunday, August 23, 2015

WARM AND COSY AT 90°F

We here in central/southern California are in the middle of a heat wave...it will reach 98° in my area by Friday. And, September and October are historically our hottest months. So, why am I sewing fall clothes? Because:
  1. I LOVE fall clothes. It's my favorite fashion season.
  2. It is my way of being in denial about the climate I live in.
  3. Yummy fall fashions are on the runway.
  4. Gorgeous fall fabrics are in my go-to fabric sources.
  5. I am going to Portugal in late October, and am hoping the weather will be cool enough there to wear my fall clothes.
  6. Yada,yada,yada
Here is a new pattern from Marcy Tilton, V9140, 



I made it in a double-sided ponte knit, gray with black dots on one side, plain gray on the other. The fabric is also from Marcy. I cut front facings and welts from solid black ponte, and trimmed the front and sleeves with a trimming I love.


The fabric is not that heavy, so IF WE EVER GET ANOTHER WINTER, I will be able to wear it here, as well.

Back to the studio...

TTYL
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21 comments:

  1. MelanieAugust 23, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    Gorgeous. The trim detail is perfect. I can understand your love of fall clothes and your denial of the weather made me laugh. Why not? It's good to be prepared for when winter finally hits. Well, and there's PORTUGAL! How exciting. I wonder what you're up to in the studio...?!

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  2. AngelaAugust 23, 2015 at 11:54 AM

    I have to say I love this, you look gorgeous! Enjoy Portugal:)

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  3. sewingkmAugust 23, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    I have to admit I'm in the same sewing 'Fall' frame of mind. It's also my favorite season despite living in hot, humid Houston, TX. What else is one to do other than ignore the weather and sew what we love? Your latest MT creation is fab. Did you find the extra fullness problematic? Yours doesn't appear excessive as the pattern photo suggests. Karen

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  4. Susan BAugust 23, 2015 at 1:05 PM

    Great looking piece! The trim is a fabulous touch. I'm always in denial about the weather this time of year, get so tired of nothing but heat when it *should* be cool and crisp! :-)

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  5. Mrs KAugust 23, 2015 at 1:17 PM

    Love your jacket and and your trim is a great touch..

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  6. golden starAugust 23, 2015 at 1:22 PM

    Delicious!!!!

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  7. Carolyn (Diary of a Sewing Fanatic)August 23, 2015 at 2:12 PM

    The trim detail really makes this jacket amazing! Love how you added that and took it up a level.

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  8. VickiAugust 23, 2015 at 2:35 PM

    Lovely! It looks nice and cosy.

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  9. Tamera BeardsleyAugust 23, 2015 at 6:28 PM

    Another fantastic look my dear! i'm with you in my dreams for fall!!

    xox
    Tamera

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  10. ShamsAugust 23, 2015 at 7:59 PM

    Another beautiful jacket, Margy! It looks snuggly warm, or maybe suffocating in the heat, but eventually! That trim is fabulous!

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  11. wendyrbAugust 23, 2015 at 9:33 PM

    Love the small round bead trim with the scale of the dotted fabric. Wonderful, overall. Come to San Francisco- it would be great here year round in the evening.

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  12. Linda LAugust 24, 2015 at 2:24 AM

    Love this jacket! The trim is a very attractive and elegant touch. Enjoy your upcoming trip and hope you get to wear this often.

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  13. MarthaAugust 24, 2015 at 6:49 AM

    THis is so lovely! And your photographs are such fun.

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  14. jenclairAugust 24, 2015 at 8:31 AM

    I love your taste and your talent! This jacket is beyond wonderful!

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  15. LPCAugust 24, 2015 at 11:34 AM

    The trim details is delicious.

    And our heat waves are (temporarily?) in retreat. I hope yours treat you kindly.

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  16. ConnieAugust 24, 2015 at 4:14 PM

    As a fellow Californian I feel ya. It is so tough to look at all the Fall collections while sitting barefoot in front of the fan. But this is really so pretty. I love the trim. So happy that you will be representing the U.S. with chic sophistication instead of a fanny pack and cargo shorts. XXOO

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  17. KarlaBAugust 25, 2015 at 10:54 AM

    Lovely! I'm a fall colors gal, too!

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  18. MaryAugust 25, 2015 at 10:12 PM

    If only we could dress like this every day...I hear you on the climate! This is a cool looking outfit, especially that beaded trim.

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  19. pdiddlyAugust 26, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    love this jacket and the trim is very nice too

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  20. sewingkmSeptember 4, 2015 at 5:11 PM

    Margy, you simply must enter both this coat and the Betzina vest in Marcy Tilton's contest as they are winners!!! Karen

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  21. Effy MayFebruary 26, 2016 at 3:06 PM

    I love your version of this! I tried making this (as a wearable muslin) in light weight polar fleece and it is simply too bulky with too much volume in front. I don't know what to make of the exposed seams. I trimmed mine close but I am still not crazy about this detail on mine. Yours looks fabulous. I love the contrast fabric and the beautiful trim!

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