On to my coat question: should I sew on the cuffs or not? They are just pinned on for the pictures.
What do you think? Should I add them or just leave it simple?
The wool is thick and therefore the cuffs are really thick. I think they look space age and costume-y. The main detail of the coat is the inverted v of the buttons and I don't want the cuffs to detract from that.
Sans cuffs...
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ReplyDeleteI like it better sans cuffs; the jacket looks more sleek that way. Happy New year!
For me the coat is more elegant without the cuffs - they seem to detract from the lovely lapels.
ReplyDeleteMy 2 cents: no cuffs, please. The pop of color at the collar works well alone.
ReplyDeleteThat's actually just the underlining of flannel. The double collar has a similar construction to the cuffs, so now I don't know how that will look either...
DeleteI prefer without the cuffs as well.
ReplyDeleteI agree that they seem disproportionate to the sleeves. Would you add anything decorative to the hemmed sleeve or simply leave them plain?
ReplyDeleteJust plain and finished with a facing.
DeleteNo, I don't think they enhance your jacket at all ~ sometimes less is best ... J
ReplyDeleteYou may do cuffs, but not these ones. I would re-make the cuffs with lining material which would take some of the bulk, I would also redraft the under cuff (make it a bit smaller and ease it when sewing so it turns) that would take away more bulk. You may want to look at this collar tutorial to understand what I mean. http://www.fashion-incubator.com/archive/a-tale-and-tutorial-of-three-collars/
ReplyDeleteYour coat is looking really good, should you decide to put the cuffs in, re-do them.
I understand what you mean. The pattern is for a coat dress, so I think I need to adapt it to the thicker fabric.
DeleteYour coat looks great. I would say no to the cuffs partly because of your tiny frame, I think they will be over powering. If you were 6 foot tall and a UK size 10 then I think they would be fine but I think from reading your blog that you are of a smaller scale.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I am only 5 ft even and they are somewhat "oversized" even for normal height people.
DeleteI like the cuffs as I think it balances all the darker blue but I agree with Carmen, and redo them.
ReplyDeleteI like the contrast of the cuffs but perhaps they could be reconfigured. Either with a lining material or maybe leave one of the them off completely. I agree the material is bulky, especially when quadrupled.
ReplyDeleteI think the cuffs add a nice, tailored look to the coat.
It does currently go to my ankles, but that will not be the finished length! I just wanted to be sure it wouldn't be too short and I can always cut more off!
ReplyDeleteI would leave them off, I agree with you that it gives it a space age look. The coat is really coming along and looks great!
ReplyDeleteI think it's just beautiful and certainly doesn't need a cuff. Can't wait to see the finished article.
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