The Sewaholic Robson Trench Coat Sew Along Begins

At long last, the sew along begins!!!! My Botticelli Robson coat was made last fall, so this sew along really feels like a long time coming for me. My job today is to decide what fabric I will use for my sew along coat. Hmmmm, now that I think about it, I just may have something that will be lots of fun :) Why sew if it can't be fun, right???
My first post is up on the Sew News blog and you can find it here. There's just a small hitch though. The media department didn't have the video ready yesterday, so it has not been attached. As soon as the video is up, I will let you know. The first post is basically just an overview of the pattern, so there's still time to get your fabric and your pattern. And remember, there's a nice little contest for those who actually finish their Robson coat during the December sew along. You can find that information here.
My blog posts for this coat will be much more detailed than the videos. The pattern instructions are quite good, so I am hoping that between the printed instructions, the videos and my written posts, you'll be able to sail through creating a lovely coat of your own.
In the meantime, I have a current magazine available to give away, YEA!!! No fabric :(, just a magazine. But the magazine is lovely :)

If you would like a chance to win the magazine, just leave a message on this post. I will do the drawing on Saturday, December 6, 2014.
Happy Sewing!
Rhonda

Monday Morning Inspiration

The Sewaholic Robson Trench Coat sew along begins a week from today, so I thought a little trench coat inspiration might be in order. Whether you are sewing along with me this December or just think you might make a trench in the future, I think I found some ideas that will make your trench extra special.

I love the idea of just the front panels being a traditional trench and the rest of the coat done in wool.

 Or how about this for a fun idea?

The sleeves and collar are accented and rather than a traditional belt, maybe one with a little more of a military influence.

I thought this was super cute with the swingy peplum.

 Making the panels out of wool gives this little short version a very slender look.

A lovely ombre effect.

 This coat also has an ombre effect, but what I really like is the addition of the lace. So pretty.

How about some  non traditional fabric choices?

The coat below is not a trench, but I love the fabric and I especially like the idea of a stripe with a psychedelic applique.

Floral pattern, perfect for spring.

Or....if you dare...a see through version.

An all out feminine lace trench. 

Now this is over the top lace!!!

Love this fabric!

Trench designed by Jillian Lewis of Project Runway worn by Beyonce. It may not keep your dress dry in the rain, but you'll look great!!!

The Robson Trench is not lined, but during the sew along, I will talk about lining the coat. What about a faux fur lining?!!

 Or a super cute border print?

 Now this trench covers trim and lining. How special is this coat????

  A few other ideas for trimming.

  This coat is from Chanel, of course :)

 How about a little peekaboo touch?

 Or...you could forgo the traditional buttons and add a zipper.

 This is not a trench, but it gave me an idea. Chop the coat off at the hips and add a circular skirt.

  Maybe do some lacing details.

 And for a little ahhhhh :) We can't leave out our little best friend.

 So precious :)

Now you can make a trench for yourself and your little dog too!!!
Hope your week is off to a lovely start :)
Rhonda

The Celebration Continues!

I received a message from Sew News that I am VERY excited to share with you!!!! In celebration of my 6th series of sew along videos, Sew News is offering a very special prize package.

The package includes;
Creative HD OttLite and Craft Caddy
6 Sewing and Craft books

There is a catch though....you have to complete the jacket in order to win. Hopefully, between the videos and my blog posts, you'll breeze through the construction with ease :)
You can find all of the information here.
Sew News has a great sale going on at the moment, but it ends today. The sale is on everything in their shop, patterns too, so here's a great opportunity to get the Robson Coat pattern at a great price. Find the store here.

In the meantime, I'm also offering a little gift of my own in light of my recent good news. If you would like a chance to win the fabric I used for my Robson Coat, leave a message on this post. I will be choosing a winner tomorrow, November 21, 2014, so hop over quickly and leave a message if you haven't done so already!!
Happy Thursday!
Rhonda

I'm Celebrating!

I've decided that a true celebration is in order :)
The next Sew News sew along will be for the Robson Trench Coat from Sewaholic Patterns. Great pattern by the way! The sew along will begin on December 1st, so just a few weeks away.

 You may remember that I posted pictures of me in the coat for a recent Me Made Monday post.

Front view.

Back view.

In honor of my recent good news, I've decided to give away 4 1/2 yards of the Botticelli fabric that I used for my coat, plenty to make your own Robson Coat!!!

If you decide to make something else out of the fabric, that's fine, I just ask that winner use the fabric. Please don't allow it to languish in your stash and please don't sell it.

The rules for the give away are simple;

1. You must be a follower of this blog, either the "Follow This Blog" box on the right hand side, or Bloglovin. Please let me know how you follow the blog.

2. Leave a message on this post if you would like to be included in the give away.

That's it! I will draw a name and announce the winner next Friday, November 21, 2014. I will send the fabric anywhere, so all may enter. 

I wish that I could do something for each and every one of you, but that of course is impossible. I am so very grateful for the out pouring of generosity and concern that so many have expressed over this past week and I am even more grateful that I will be able to continue visiting with you through the blog. So be sure and leave a message if you would like a chance to win, and again, 

THANK YOU!!!!!!  

Me Made Monday on Tuesday

Since I had promised Rosy that I would join her for Share in Style, and the last post for the Emily Bag sew along was up, I decided to wait until today to do the Me Made Monday post.
Before I add my pictures, I want to show you what I did this morning. I met a friend for a morning hike through the woods and look at what we came upon.

Twins!!! And this is how close I was able to get to them. I didn't use the zoom on my camera! So very precious. The mom was off in the distance, watching of course, but just laying in the tall grass. I haven't been out for a hike like this in a while, so it was great to be out, but the sighting of the deer babies made it all the more special.

I was told that I could go ahead and post the next sew along garment. It will be the Robson Coat from Sewaholic. I absolutely adore this coat. It's perfect for when I need a light jacket and it looks great with skirts, jeans and slacks. I've been wearing this coat like crazy so it's nice to be able to finally post it.

 The fabric that I used is actually a home dec fabric. I love the print.

 It's a combination of Botticelli women.

The pants I'm wearing were made for the Colette Clover Pant Sew Along. This is like the crash of the sew alongs! I should be using one of the bags as well!!

 I have fallen in love with this pant pattern. I made this pair out of a wool and lycra blend. Just a great wearing pair of pants.
I will be posting more about the Robson Coat Sew Along a little later on. It will actually begin the week of December 1st.

I have made the commitment to post a garment that I have worn the previous week every week for one year. There are a number of you who are linking up and I am so happy that you are. To sweeten the pot just a bit, I've decided to celebrate the 3 people who link up the most over this year with a gift. So far, Pao from www.projectminima.blogspot.com,  Sandra from  http://sewiststitch.blogspot.co.nz/ and Angela from http://sewingdreamsblog.wordpress.com/ are in the lead. A year is a long time, so if you have not linked up, don't loose heart, you still have a chance, a lot of a chance actually. I don't know what the gift will be, but I think it will be something you'll like.
So click on the link button below and show us what you wore. More importantly, be sure that when someone compliments you on what your wearing, say, "I made this!"
  

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