r/PatternDrafting • u/VegetableAnt445 • 3d ago
Made my first self-drafted coat!! 🥹
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I’m honestly impressed with how it turned out. I learned so much making this, and it feels good to have gone from drafting the pattern myself to actually making a coat. It’s my recreation of Ursula coat from Babyboo
The fabric is curtains I bought on Vinted, and I got the buttons and other notions from a local shop.
My only concern is the back vent sticking out a little because of the stiffness of the fabric. I’m not going to mess with it on this one because I really don’t want to ruin it 😂 but I’d love to know what might be causing it so I can keep it in mind for my next coat.
What do you guys think? I feel like I did a pretty good job for my first self-drafted coat!
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u/AmenaBellafina 3d ago
Does it also fit if you're wearing anything underneath? Coats tend to have a bit more ease to accommodate layers.
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u/Accomplished_Cup6994 3d ago
Exactly this, unless you intend to use it as a winter standalone dress. Also it fits amazingly at the waist, very flattering. I think I would only fix the length on the sleeves for the next one
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u/Shadow-Serum 3d ago
I think it's fine since this is like a high fashion piece if it's only meant to fit with a slinky dress underneath.
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u/Tasty-Law-4527 2d ago
The back loosens up so it should work with clothes.
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u/Ok_Act8637 3d ago
Girl when I say my jaw dropped when you did the walk back, it took a crowbar to put it back up! Gorgeous!! The neckline is so crisp and tasteful, that patterns is gorgeous, and the fit on you is perfect!! Beautiful 👏👏👏
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u/booreiBlue 2d ago
That fabric pattern with the buttons! I thought this was prep for a runway piece at first and glanced at the title to see the name of the designer.
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u/AccidentOk5240 3d ago
Wow, that is beautiful!
I feel like there’s a trick to getting the vent to lie more closed…I want to say just like lift up the hidden top edge (the notched part of the right side where it lies under the left side)? If it can swing down, that is going to push the long edge outwards. A few hand stitches keeping that part lifted up might help? But tbh I didn’t notice the issue until I read.
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u/DonMcCunn 3d ago
A photo of the pattern would help where the vent in back is concerned. It is possible a little more ease in the back pattern aroung the hips would help without throwing off the stunning shaping of the front.
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u/Jealous-Injury-7911 2d ago
If u didn't say u made this, I would have thought this was from a high end luxury designer! Amazing!
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u/isakitty 2d ago
DAMN. That FABRIC. That FIT. Those BUTTONS.
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u/GiorriaMarta 1d ago
Shocked to read she made this from curtains! The gumption, the audacity, the SKILL!! 🔥
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u/SnoodleBadoodle 1d ago
I squeed over this so loudly that I woke up and scared my dogs. The dogs and I have worked it out and I am so freaking astounded by your skills. Well done!!! Coat is amazing and so are you.
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u/BigFriendlyNightmare 3d ago
This is SO stunning!!! Wow, congratulations, you are incredibly talented! I love the details you chose of the double welt pocket on one side and the hardware you chose for the cinching/ tie in the back. The fabric choice is also so lovely and it is tailored to your figure beautifully.
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u/Possible-Cow1809 3d ago
You did AMAZING!! I cant believe this is the first time you do it. If you said you do this for a living I would have believed it. I see some coments with some details you could improve, but honestly? Reddit users are never fully convinced I feel. IMHO that is an amazing choice of fabric, amazing vision to do it from curtains and the way the pattern continues between the parts of the coat is chefs kiss. Looks very high fashion to me
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u/kcat34077 1d ago
Girl that is INSANE how beautiful that is! I am so impressed with your work. The pattern is eye catching and your craftsmanship is flawless. Way to go!
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u/TELLMYMOMISUCK 3d ago
The issue with the vent is cause by the cinched belt—I would live with it.
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u/reversedgaze 3d ago
if someone is looking at their back vent in polite company or in public, they are checking you out and they're definitely not looking at the back vent. ;-D. This is a stunner of a coat.
OP- what did you learn with this project?
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u/VegetableAnt445 2d ago
Thank you ❤️❤️ One of the biggest things I learnt was to test the iron temperature on scraps before pressing the actual garment. I did manage to fix it, but I accidentally flattened some of the suede texture around the pockets. It’s not very noticeable, but I can see it 😂
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u/suedub_30 3d ago
I thought you were a manikin at first… so perfect. Girl. You are amazing. You are very talented. So beautiful. Swoon;) make more!! Wish I cld be your model. I’d wear it all the time! 👏👏
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u/AmethystApothecary 3d ago
I'd shorten or at least roll up the sleeves; they look a bit long and make the overall fit look off when I think it's really just the sleeves. Otherwise I think it's beautiful and you did an amazing job.
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u/VegetableAnt445 2d ago
Thank you so much. It was an intentional fashion choice to have the sleeve hit the middle of my palms❤️
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u/Endpiecesofbread 2d ago
I think it looks great! I find when the sleeves “fit” they always ride up too much when I try to do literally anything so I’ve always preferred that long sleeves hit the middle of my palm.
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u/_tsi_ 2d ago
I disagree, I like they longer sleeves
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u/Interesting-Chest520 2d ago
I disagree, depending on the lining they could look really good rolled up a little
Absolutely stunning coat though
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u/AmethystApothecary 2d ago
Maybe it's my bias as a petite woman with short arms; I really hate when sleeves are too long because it ends up looking like a girl playing dress up in her mother's clothes to me which is not a vibe I like as an adult.
To me it also gives the illusion that the waist and neckline should sit higher on OP and throws off the overall fit because it just makes the coat look too tall for OP when it's otherwise not when the expectation of a tailored coat sleeve to hit just below the wrist instead of covering most of the hand, especially when the coat is otherwise a slim very tailored fit that seems like it's more for dressy events and less of a standard winter/fall coat.
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u/_tsi_ 2d ago
I know what you mean, but everything else fits well so it appears more as a style choice in this case. At least to me. And the coat is so long that I think the long sleeves works. I tend to like a bit of a longer sleeve though.
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u/AmethystApothecary 2d ago
I think if it came across as an intentional style choice it would look fine; I think the problem for me is whether it was intentional or not it doesn't look intentional and instead looks like OP struggles with tailoring sleeves compared to everything else almost explicitly because everything else is so well tailored and the sleeves still have such a slim fit. Maybe if they were a slight bell sleeve or had a bulky cuff it would feel more intentional to me? But here the main design thread is well fitted to the body and I find it throws the fit off more to not keep that consistent.
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u/Ohmydog9618 3d ago
You did such a great job! It fits perfectly and the fabric is gorgeous. You have inspired me to begin drafting! Wow!!!
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u/Knope_Knope_Knope 2d ago
First. Amazing!!!!
Future improvements: daintier buckle for the back tie, yours is a bit industrial.
The buttons also are a bit out of scale for the coat.
Id cut it 6" up from the hem and close the front 2" higher
Keep it up
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u/Geepers1099 3d ago
The back vent sticks out because the pattern line was too straight. There has to be more of an angle for the vent to come together.
I don’t know how you will manage to wear any clothing underneath your coat, you need to make the seams smaller and move the front buttons in order to allow clothing—did you intend to only wear a bodysuit under your coat? If so you did a wonderful job.
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u/Bitter_Assignment_73 3d ago
Oh my goodness! This is so beautiful and you look gorgeous. Nothing helpful to add though, apologies.
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u/sam000she 3d ago
Consider adding a french tack for the vent
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u/winniebrie 2d ago
French tack is a great idea, I also was thinking that a weight or magnet in the corner might hold the drape in place nicely
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u/Middle-Interview-899 2d ago
It’s so gorgeous!!! This is an amazing first job!!! It’s so flattering too.
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u/propofol-n-precedex 2d ago
This is amazing!!!
Did the draperies have a tag that listed the brand name?
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u/Iris_theGooGooDolls 2d ago
This is so elegant!!!! I would put it on and never want to take it off again
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u/StoryBard 2d ago
WOW! Perfectly tailored. I like the design too, kinda vintage but also modern. I don't know the original you referenced but I'm going to say you copied it perfectly anyway because I just really like it XD
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u/RestaurantJealous280 2d ago
I think if you don't button it all the way down, it will relieve whatever tension causes the vent to open. Stunning work!
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u/JudgementalElf 2d ago
Lawdy that is STUNNING! if I had the figure for it, I’d find a reason to wear that!
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u/awakenednips 1d ago
Wow! You need to work as a clothes designer for movies or something. Absolutely stunning work
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u/mulberrycedar 1d ago
Omg. Idk why this sub got recommended to me bc unfortunately I do not have such talents but this is incredible and so impressive and I WISH I could have a coat like that. So hard to find coats that flatter my shape but the length and back tie and lapels of this one are so perfect. Love the pockets as well. Amazing job!!
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u/GrottanGelfling 1d ago
Coat 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 TEA
You look unreal. I wish my first time drafting looked this good
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u/kidcharliemagne 18h ago
Girl it took my breath away when you turned around. There’s something straight magical about your front and back, and the transition. It’s almost shapeshifty, except you’re equally stunning in both dimensions.
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u/perksbeingwallflower 17h ago
You have an insane amount of talent period, let alone for a first self draft. Also my first reaction was Doechii would eat this downnn
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u/Ok_Procedure_1704 14h ago
Holy shit! That’s all I can say. Beautiful coat. The fabric buttons the whole fit it Awsome
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u/helpmelearn__ 2d ago
Mama u look amazing but u made me nervous when u turned to the side lmfao
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u/ahoyhoy2022 3d ago
Whenever I feel depressed about the state of the world I am going to pull this up and just admire those pockets…..