I've been looking for a proper raincoat for months. Years, maybe, but in a concerted way this winter. But they're all off. and none of them are as cute as they should be, for as much as they cost.
enter Sewaholic- the designer of this fabulous little number had the same problem, and she designed her way around it. i'm trying to jump on board.
so far, i've ordered and received the pattern. Action! (usually i just keep shopping, while stalking the pattern at the same time. result- nothing. but yay! change!)
i also shopped fabric online, then went to my local [lesbian] fabric shop, coupon in hand, and bought a beautiful pair of fabrics for the jacket and lining. now i'm getting scared...because seriously, this thing could be fabulous.
today, i spent 5 HOURS laying out and cutting the fabric. no, really. also i laundered them last night, so woman hours in this thing will make it very "dear", but i'm still under retail with supply costs....in a happy twist, after striking out with zippers at the store, i came home to find a zipper that coordinates nicely and may have been inherited from my mom's sewing table. sweet. still need another for the hood pocket. oh and some interfacing.
ok, i'll share photos for my own sake, but the light is terrible right now! if only i had it in time for marin and the chilly morning ahead of me.
xoxo
r
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