Thanks for the Inspiration Haider!

The moment I saw this coat

I was reminded of Butterick 5960.

Simple classic lines

with many options 

for fabrics and layering.

Haider Ackermann Mens Fall 2014

 

 

A coat over a jacket over a vest.

Two colors, related patterns,

flat texture, piped edge emphasis.

Haider Ackermann Mens Fall 2014

A coat over a vest over a jacket.

Ackermann is a master of layering,

piling texture upon texture,

shiny with rough,

smooth with fuzzy

and warm with warmer.

Haider Ackermann Womens Fall 2013

Ah, a touch of fur!

I know Spring is coming

but Winter is still here and layer upon layer

is a chic way to deal with the cold.

Plus you get bonus points 

for combining textures, patterns, colors and fabrics!

Haider Ackermann Womens Fall 2013

 

Wouldn't B5960 be great as a vest?

Or with fur used on the inside

 of the front collar?

Butterick 5960

Marcy has some fabulous

coatings on her website...

The Ensō Coat - Butterick 5960

Butterick 5960

The painted version

of this coat was so much fun to create!

The soft eggshell knit fabric is in the NEW fabric section

on Marcy's website.

(If it is no longer there then it's gone I'm afraid.)

The silk-screens used are 'Yes' and 'Ensō'

and Marcy is selling them too.

'Ensō' comes in a set 

containing the three sizes you will need

to duplicate my design.

The lines are simple brushstrokes

made with a round brush

that looks like this:

I practiced many different techniques

before I settled on this particular design.

The fabric sample piece is so lovely

I'm now using it as a blanket for a 

luxurious afternoon nap

when I can sneak one in.

Practice painting your stroke

or screening 'Ensō' or 'Yes'

in fun colors on some wrapping paper

until you feel confident. 

That way you will end up with some cool

hand-painted gift wrap

as well as a fabulous hand-painted coat!

I'm loving the belted look

the Butterick stylist created

It could even be worn as a dress.

I'd add some snaps or buttons

for modesty's sake.

The lines are simple and classic

and a bit of padding in the long 'collar'

gives it a touch of dimensionality,

while the generous geometric pockets

hold everything you could want

and will keep your hands warm too.

The eggshell knit version is unlined

and the black version is lined.

Depends on how cold it is where you live

and what fabric you are using

but both versions are fairly simple.

Ensō Coat

Marcy's website has many great fabrics

that would work for this coat

and she's posting more every day

as autumn slips closer.

I am planning

a 3/4 length version to take to Paris...