Tuesday, February 1, 2011

Still plugging away at my Lady Grey

Sorry there isn't more exciting news, folks, but this coat sure is a labor of love for me!


It took FOREVER to hem the lining. Why I didn't just trim and then use my narrow hem foot is beyond me, but I guess got fixated on following the instructions. Oh well, you live and learn.  I also added the lapel facing to the lining. I know it is not exactly a usual or standard color combo, but I just love how the orange and turquoise looks together. Am I crazy?



I also finished step two of hand stitching - the twill tape is catch-stitched down for the roll line and the area below the roll line is all basted. So, now let the pad stitching begin!

3 comments:

Faye Lewis said...

Looks like you are coming along nicely. Diligence and persistence is the only way to beat Lady Grey down.

Marie-Christine said...

It's not a race, it's OK for it to take however long it takes you. And no, turquoise and orange aren't bad, they're complementary and that's cool.

Clio said...

Faye - SO TRUE!! Ha!

M-C - Thanks! I just love the combo but it isn't for everyone.