One of the reasons I don’t have so many drawings to show off lately (aside from an awesome new full time job) is that I’m sewing myself a coat:
click to visit larger image Frock Coat Progress From Grass Dog Studio |
You can click on that image and see a larger version of it, and four images prior to it, but if you want to see all of my work on it to date, you should go here.
For those who haven’t heard through my LiveJournal or FaceBook accounts, it is a frock coat, very similar in design to the one that Malcolm Reynolds wears only baggier and not as long. Also, this one’s made out of medium weight heather gray Italian wool, and it will make me look like the Mayor of my own Wild West town (the kind of place where I’m also the Sheriff).
Right now, it’s a little further along than that last photo. It’s got two sleeves and they’re hemmed. I should take pictures of that. I’m now working on the sleeve headers and shoulder pads, and then I’ll tackle the lining. The lining is plaid (as you can see in the shots with the pockets) and also wool. This thing is going to be warm.
I’m thinking of making a second one for myself that will be more carefully tailored (and lighter weight). But I’ll be able to stuff sweaters and scarfs under this coat, and it looks like it might be done in time for my brother-in-law’s wedding.