Phoebe Coat

Love the in-depth instructions. I even laughed out loud - though sewing is no laughing matter. Have made a few jackets/coats - learning so much more than in previous classes. Instructor is great. Thank you.

I bought this course and my materials I think back in early December, and only now have I been able to sit down, focus and work on this project. I'm guessing my procastination had everything to do with my fear of failure. HA! I still have the fear as I dont think I did enough to preshrink the boiled wool....but...What a great course! Love the written directions BUT the special tips and onscreen guidance from Heather is just amazing! Even though Spring is around the corner, still loving this experience, and have ideas for my next Phoebe coat. To Closet Core, thank you bunches... a video will come once I completed.

I’m a fairly experienced sewist but this was my first “major” project. I usually prefer following written instructions, so I watched the videos and compared the video tutorial to the written pattern instructions to made notes on changes to make if I decided to not follow along with the videos. I have to say I’m so glad I bought the sewing class because I think I ended up with a much more sophisticated and beautifully tailored coat. Not to say the written instructions would not have worked, but things like making bound buttonholes, how to press, grade, hand baste, catch stitch, and how to sew the “magic” hem, etc. were such a wonderful perk of the sewing class. This coat gave me sleepless nights (in a good way) but I wouldn’t have it any other way. The pattern itself is well drafted and I was so pleasantly surprised that I didn’t have to do any major modifications other than sleeve and coat lengthening (because I’m 5’10”). It may seem trivial, but I was incredibly impressed with how perfect the interfacing pattern pieces were. Maybe I was just imagining but I think they were a drawn bit smaller than the fabric pattern piece which was great! No weird overhangs after fusing. The only thing I’d say was a very slight negative was that the fabric yardage was probably a bit overestimated. Even with adding 4” length to body and 2” to sleeves, I still ended up with 1/2 yard of the coating fabric left (or maybe I was just just super efficient with jig sawing the pieces). Anyway, kudos to the team. This pattern and class were A+!

Fun and thorough and a joy to watch. I'm feeling ready to invest in the fabric and the time to make this coat now - so excited!

This is the first class I have taken with Closet Core Patterns and I will definitely take more. Heather is clear, precise and full of helpful tips. The video is such great quality-I can see all of her stitches without straining. I have learned so much about working with wool and coat making but so much more that I can apply to the rest of my sewing. Thank you!!