This ensemble was inspired by the 1964 Alfred Hitchcock film "Marnie". For more information about this outfit, click here.
Coat
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Coat back lining seam-leave opening for turning.
Press back seam open (not pictured, stay-stitch the top of the back lining, clip curves).
Stay-stitch curved seam allowance on coat front facing (sorry the photo is so washed out)
Stitch the front facings to the front linings, press seams towards the lining.
Stitch the back lining to the back facing.
Shoulder seams, clip curves and press open.
Stitch the sleeves hems together.
Under-stitch the sleeve hem linings.
Stitch the front opening and neckline, clip curves and press open.
Not pictured- stitch the under arm and side seams- press seams open.
Press coat flat, and mark pocket placements.
Hand stitch pockets to the coat.
Trim a little bit of the fur from the seam allowances.
Stitch the lining to the fur cuffs, leave opening for turning, trim the corners.
Hand stitch the opening closed.
Hand stitch the cuffs to the bottom of the coat.
Sheath
One of these days I plan to make general instructions for my sheaths and straight skirt patterns. I always forget to photograph all the steps.
Darts
Shoulder seams
Armhole and neckline seams
Trim seam allowances and clip curves.
Side seams
Snaps
Hat
Hem the short ends.
Whip-stitch the long edges together.
Stitch the short ends together to form a circle.
View B
I forgot to photograph most of the steps for this outfit. I will add photos later when I make it again.
Tack the bow to the center front on top of the satin trim.
Purse
Stitch the purse to the lining. Leave opening for turning.
Trim corners.
Turn purse right side out, press.
Hand stitch sides, sew a snap and bead in the centers.
