Fabric Haul Makes #1 - what I made and sequin separates in Vogue and on the high street.

This is a follow up video to my recent fabric haul at Walthamstow Market.
My first make is my drop shoulder coat using this Trends Pattern:
www.trendpatte...
It's classed as "moderate", it is fairly straight forward to make and I added a lining to it.
My sequin clutch bag is made from a small scrap of fabric, the final measurements are 28x23cm or 11"x9".
I cut a panel 30x48cm or 12"x9" in the sequin outer, cotton calico for interlining and cotton poplin for lining. I treated the sequins and interlining as one and used the poplin lining to bag out the zip.
My wrap top (work in progress!) - I used Simplicity pattern S9133 Bought from www.thefoldline.com for the basic front and back of the bodice, I cut the sash 30cm deep and approx. 120cm long (each), I will make these in a double layer and bag out on the final garment, attached into the side seam, I will show you when it is finished!
Sequins!
The Vogue article is at:
www.vogue.com/... (you may need a subscription to read this!)
My shop report was squeezed into my Christmas shopping trip at Westfield Stratford East London.
I bought my sequin fabrics locally, they cost me about £6.00 a metre. The dress pattern I will use to make a top is also from Trend patterns and is called the "Twist Dress".
www.trendpatte...
Back soon with sequin separates!

[@vickylowton2106]

I’m really enjoying your vlogs, it’s so interesting to watch someone whose background is in fashion. I’m really looking forward to see what you make with those sequins x

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Vicky, thank you so much for the feedback! I am making the sequins up today so will post the video very soon🤞x

[@ElleGrayTea]

Enjoyed seeing your gorgeous ideas and fabrics. Looking forward to seeing them sewed up.

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you! I hope to post them before Christmas x

[@annetait4248]

The coat is beautiful .

[@Stitcher_in_MD]

LOVE the coat!! Just lovely!

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you!!

[@sandrafuller2172]

The coat is fantastic as is, loved seeing it on you.

[@gemimalondon]

thank you Sandra!

[@bridgetstonesew.bridget3967]

Really enjoyed your vlog 😊

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you 😊

[@brendacassidy6361]

Hi just found your channel via the lovely Cara from So Sew Mad who gave you a mention. Been and watched all your vlogs. Keep going with it! You have so much experience and skills to share with the sewing community. Looking forward to seeing your fabulous sequin makes 💜

[@gemimalondon]

Hi Brenda, thank you so much, it's great to have feedback, I'm looking forward to posting my videos - I have so many planned! X

[@vickyrushton1783]

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[@sandrafrench6125]

Love your coat. I’m interested to see how the sequin tops and pants come out, I think they will look fantastic on you.💜🇦🇺

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you!

[@dianekelsey8910]

What about a coat sized hook and eye. Lovely coat

[@gemimalondon]

Thank you, that’s a great idea!

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Gemima, what is the fabric content you used for your very interesting Trends Pattern coat? Thanks for the tip about your using Trends Patterns. I hadn't heard of them before.

[@sbaumgartner9848]

Thanks for your quick reply. Do you know what the fabric is you used for the coat? Is it a blend of different fibres? It looks quite heavy with a smooth surface. Very interesting.

[@gemimalondon]

Hi, it’s a double faced jersey although I’ve used it as if it’s a singled faced fabric and I have lined it conventionally. It’s an end of line fabric so there was no fibre content or weight info when I bought it but I guess it’s a wool blend with a bit of polyester in it, I plan to dry clean it anyway. Hope that helps.

[@vickyrushton1783]

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