Thank you all for your fabulous feedback on the Winter Coat patterns I highlighted a couple of posts ago. With your sensible and stylish advice I have settled on (and purchased)…
Yep – Simplicity 5148. I loved this pattern from the off – the collar, the pockets, the chance to make the buttons really stand out. I loved Simplicity 6977 too but I felt that it was a touch too formal for me. It would be perfect as a coat for a bit of a do like a wedding, but for everyday comfort and style it was 5148 all the way. Plus, as Karen pointed out in her infinite wisdom, “I can hear my Mum’s voice as I say this, but… Are four buttons more practical than one? ” YES you’re damn right they are Karen my love! But they’re also more FUN!
By the time I finish this and the weather turns proper cold I will have had the baby as well so hopefully won’t have need of the extra space at the front that the one-button closure would have afforded, but a good point to make nonetheless for those of you that did!
So that’s the pattern sorted. Now for the really exciting bit – the fabric! I have ordered a bunch of swatches from one of my favourite fabric suppliers Truro Fabrics. I just love the quality of their coatings and corduroys. When I’m doing a special project and one that I want to last (like here and here) I tend to go upmarket and swallow the extra cost. I think it’s worth it in the long run.
So without further ado, here are the contenders:
Pure wool coating – Coral Herringbone (£15.50 per metre)
Wool blend coating – Muted Turquoise (£18.50 per metre)
Pure wool – Clover (£16.00 per metre)
Pure wool coating – Magenta (£15.50 per metre)
Wool blend coating – Teal (£17.50 per metre)
Wool blend coating – Grass green (£12.50 per metre)
Which is your favourite? I’m wavering between two (again!) – the grass green coating and the teal wool blend. I love all of the colours and textures but I think the magenta is just a tad too bright for everyday wear and the coral, turquoise and clover run the risk of coming up a bit grannyish in the finished garment. The teal for me is bright enough to make a statement, it’s rich and deep enough in colour to make any bright button or lining really pop and it’s my favourite. colour. ever.
Ooh I think I’ve gone and made up my mind… But I’m still excited to hear what you think! What’s your fave and why?
My vote would go to the teal, without a doubt! It’s easily my favourite of your swatches.
Definitely the teal but I’m biased ’cause its my favourite colour!
I do like the teal, but the muted turquoise is a bit more 3-dimensional. I’m thinking a whole jacket in that teal would look so…teal. Just flat teal. There would be a bit more going on when you’d make it in turquoise.
The coral and clover are pretty as well, but a bit out of the comfort zone perhaps?
Teal! It’s my favourite.colour.ever too! I’ve always found it hard to find until the last 12 months or so. So I would snap it up while you can. Otherwise you will always think of the teal coat you should have made. I’d rather wear it
Magenta or teal I say!
I love wool coats with lots of texture, so out of your favorite two, I prefer the grass green, even though teal is also one of my favorite colors. The clover herringbone is also very nice!
Teal, fo sho! Added bonus: Look – It’ll match your blog background!
I like the grass green, but the teal is a close second! Good luck with your decision
I have to vote for the grass green. I love the subtle coloration, and I think you could accessorize it a lot of different ways to achieven different moods. The teal is beautiful as well, but a little more “flat”.
Teal. The grass green is beautiful too, but I like the teal with your skin and hair colouring. Have fun with it!
Go for the teal, for sure. It will be lovely and very versatile, just like the pattern!
Completely agree – the teal would be my choice too – it’s the right amount of bright to make a statement but not too in your face!
I really like the lavender wool!
When in doubt, I always go with Teal!
I love the grass green, and the clover is great too. Good luck with it, which ever fabric you pick.
I’m very drawn to the magenta but I agree it’s maybe too much for every day. The teal is beautiful too.
The coral herringbone for sure! I saw that and immediately thought ‘oh yes… that will look so lovely on her!’ The others are pretty, but they just aren’t ‘right’ ^__^
I love the grass green, but gosh, any of these would make a super fun coat!
I agree with you on the teal. i was going to go for one of the paler ones but then read your comment about the granny-ish bit and completely agree, there is that possibility.
i love the teal. the lavender wool is also gorgeous.
GAH!! They’re all so beautiful!! How will you choose?! I’m terribly indecisive about this sort of stuff! Although I must say the first three stood out to me – they all looked so soft, and I love a herringbone!
The teal definitely jumped out to me. How exciting! This morning was definitely jacket weather and I got all excited about jacket and coat projects. So impressed by how organised you are.
Zoe xxx
I would have gone for the coral any day!!!! But between the teal and green – I’m not usually a fan of green, but the texture is just beautiful and I think lends an elegance that the teal might lack.
Right, I’m off to check out that coral herringbone…!
x Elisalex
Oooh, lovely! The teal will look fantastic…I just love that pattern!
I love them all, but the hot pink really appeals because you can see the texture of the fabric, too!
They’re all great! I love the pink most because I love that the texture shows…
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Could you let me know where the teal fabric is from? Thanks
Hi Nick – all fabric is from Truro Fabrics – http://www.trurofabrics.com/