cape mod is *finally* done! and future cape ideas for fur...

This was my first project of 2011. (Yeah, it took 4 months to post it.)

It actually does look mod, when paired with matching tweed shorts and silly hats and boots...

The thing is, I am a whimsical dresser, but Ive had a little bit of trouble going out in this getup in public. Even so....

I'm liking how the weight of this garment turned out with the interlining. It really feels like a proper winter garment. (yeah, I know it isn't winter any more!)



And most of all, I LOVE my choice of lining and trim (a cheeky tribute to my blog title).




This is my first time making something that really is as nice on the inside as on the outside...and I never thought I'd say this, but I think it was worth it! It totally makes the difference from a RTW garment. I know all of you have been saying that, forever, but its really true. Plus now, I finally have some confidence in making buttonholes that actually show on the front of a garment! I did do a lot of measuring, but in the end, they were a piece of cake!


And, because nothing is ever perfect, the problems...
I was excited when I found the buttons, because they fit my vision perfectly at the time- (leather with this woven look)In retrospect, though, I'm not so happy with my choice- they are a little eighties or something--I might have to replace them with brown wooden ones, if I find anything good.

Also, despite the fact that this pattern only involves 3 pieces (and 3 each of lining, and interlining, of course) I managed to screw up the fit- the shoulders are somehow a little too broad. I couldn't figure out what to do about this, so I just left it.

Also, if I ever make this again, I would raise the arm slits, to make this easier to bike in.




I had originally envisioned this as a trial run for using the fake fur I acquired with Cidell, and now, I'm not sure if this is the right shape. I think I'm going to need something more like a shrug, with folds, or something ... so that it mimics the way I'm wearing it here.


Or, I could use it as a furry collar on some future coat, a la


OR, I could do one of those silly furry scarves the Sartorialist likes so much these days...like:



this is a subtle version.

one that looks more like my fabric is this one....


and the more adventurous version, just for kicks!

(or as I like to say, Burning man in Milan.)

You know I love that burning man fashion .