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Ottobre 01-2010-14 - Corduroy Coat

Right after I finished this coat, I made one more just like it for another new niece. I really liked the pattern and having it all out and being familiar with it made it come together very swiftly.

For the second version, I used a corduroy fabric that I have been hanging onto for awhile. I really like the fabric - both the print and the very soft feel of the corduroy - but I was having a hard time knowing what to do with it. This coat pattern seemed like a good match.

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat

I used covered buttons on the front and the sleeve tabs.

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat

The lining is a lighter shade of the pink flowers in the corduroy.

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat

You can see some of the lining fabric used for the under collar to reduce bulk. Ideally, that wouldn't peek out. Oh, well.

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat

Such a great pattern. I'm sure I'll come back to it again sometime.

Ottobre 1/2010 Corduroy Coat
What? Another coat that fits me but isn't for me?!? Oh, the injustice...
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  1. LoriJanuary 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Beautiful coat. Your daughter is precious in all these photos.

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  2. SandiJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:29 AM

    Love the coat! She looks quite pleased, too!

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  3. Debra MartinJanuary 27, 2011 at 12:41 AM

    Renee, Your coat and your little girl are both adorable!

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  4. MushyWearJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:42 AM

    I just love your daughter's expressions...Oh and the coat is nice too :)

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  5. Oxana Bolgova (B.Oxy)January 27, 2011 at 6:45 AM

    The coat is very nice. And your daughter is so sweet!

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  6. Ann Made StudioJanuary 27, 2011 at 3:48 PM

    Such a sweet looking girl....I love the jacket. The corduroy is perfect.

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  7. RuthJanuary 28, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    I love the coat. It's so very nice!

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  8. MILJanuary 31, 2011 at 10:33 PM

    she looks so cute in them you have to make one for her.

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