I’ve been a bit quiet around here lately, mostly because all the things I’m making are for other people’s Christmas presents, so I can’t show you any pictures for another couple of weeks!
It’s also been absolutely pouring with rain for days and days. This is the second day in a row where it doesn’t seem to have bothered to get properly light. Did I miss the memo about England being moved to the North Pole?
Once my Christmas sewing’s a bit more complete, I think it’s time to have a go at making a raincoat.
This is Simplicity 3966, a discontinued pattern from the “Built By You” range. (That should give you an idea of how long I’ve been meaning to get around to making this raincoat!)
The “Built By You” patterns are designed for Simplicity by Wendy Mullins. Not only does she have her own clothing collection, she also writes sewing books and designs these patterns.
Ooh! In fact, although this pattern is discontinued by Simplicity, it’s still available from Wendy’s website.
I plan to make a hybrid version – the longer length coat (right), with the full length tabbed sleeves, and the storm cape (left).
I bought the fabric from John Lewis a couple of years ago. The sales assistant gave me a very funny look when I bought five metres of pink and white spotted oilcloth, and told her that it was going to be a coat, not a tablecloth!
I’m hoping that the resulting coat will have something of a Cath Kidston feel about it. I might just have to treat myself to a pretty handbag or purse, to complete the look…