I think this is your best video yet. Congrats on a very useful and stylish make. Excellent tips for working with heavier/warmer coating fabrics. When I am ready to tackle a coat I will need this info as I live in Canada. Thanks for all the useful tips.
You made a fabulous coat Cath. Your joy in your work and your achievement really shines through. You are an incredible resource and inspiration. Thank you x
Well done Cath. Your coat is beautiful. Just shows how all the preparation work you did was worth it. It doesn't pay to cut corners. A coat always seems daunting but by doing a toille first your fit was perfect.
Thank you very much Gwyneth. Yes I’m really pleased I took my time over this one as I really wanted to be able to wear this coat for a long time to come.
Cath, your Oslo Coat is beautiful, your meticulous insight to detail really makes to you an excellent seamstress and your choice of the fabric looks wonderful on you and is your color. I love watching your videos and can't wait to se what you are sewing next. Keep up the excellent work. To achieve a good bound button hole is a great accomplishment. Good job!!!! Take care and see you soon.
wow!!! i love those button holes, which i didnt even know existed!! i am leaarning so much from watching your channel, thank you so much. i love that you take care over everything you make and it really shows in the finished garment
Thank you Cath for all your info on the Oslo coat. I have had the pattern for a while but not got round to starting it yet. One of the reasons was that I didn’t think it would be warm enough ( I live in North East Scotland) but your use of the thinsulate will make a huge difference. Thanks again , hopefully I will get it made by next winter! 🤞
Great coat! It looks so lovely and definitely a classic. And fabulous review. Thanks for taking us through the process, especially regarding the swatches. I'm not sure I would've thought to do that! I see great value in that step now and should online fabric shopping continue to be necessary by the time I go to make my first coat (hopefully not!!), I will definitely be ordering samples. And I totally agree with you're decision to toile the entire coat in order to solidify the steps in your mind before making the final product. Very smart. Well done!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the review useful, I found the difference in the fabric swatches really interesting so it was nice to be able to share that on here. Thank you for watching.
Thank you so much for this vlog Cath. You’ve covered it all very thoroughly and I’m itching to make one now! I really liked how you added interlining to the coat to make it warmer. I have always avoided making coats as I always suffer with the cold and there never seems to be any coat patterns with the interlining inside them. The finished coat looks stunning on you 😍. Thanks again x
Thanks so much Liz, I'm so glad you found the vlog helpful. I really wanted to make sure the coat was cosy as I knew I wouldn't reach for it otherwise, so I'm glad the interlining has worked out well. Thanks for watching xx
What a beautiful coat Cath. It really suits you and I love the fabric. Your review of the pattern is excellent as is your guidance tips and suggestions. As someone else here said, your delight and pride in your work is infectious. I just love you channel Cath. X
Thanks - that was very useful. I’ve just made a super tailored coat for my 29 year old son and I’m about to make another coat but this time for myself. I’d like to try the bound button holes so will take a look at that tutorial you mentioned. I’ve never done an interlining but you have made it seem fairly straight forward.
Great video 😊💖 interesting to hear about the changes you made to the pattern to make the fit the best for you. I think this is a lovely classic coat you will be able to wear for a long time xx
Brilliant!!! I am getting ready to start making the Oslo coat at the end of the summer... your vlog is soooooooo useful, thank you! Carry on doing what you do so well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Love this video, and love the coat! I've been thinking of making a coat for a while, but just haven't taken the plunge. I almost always make a toile, but I never thought of ordering swatches! Duh! Thanks for that tip. Also, a wooden clapper is great for flattening seams on heavier weight cotton, like twill or denim, not just wool. Keep up the great work!
hey :) thanks for another fab vlog, and what a gorgeous coat! I've never thought of sewing my own coat, it seems so complicated and probably more than I'm capable of, but you've made me want to have a go! :) Your comment about finishes the seams resonates with me. I'm quite new to sewing and a few of my earlier garments have been ruined by fraying seams going to holes, but the instructions don't seem to ever tell you about when/if to finish the seam! Also (yes I know I'm strange), the little loop you added to hang the coat up was so satisfying :) I wouldn't have thought to add it... then hanging it up would have annoyed me forever haha. So, yeah, thank you :D
Excellent, excellent review. As always informative, inspirational and detailed. I’d love to make Oslo Coat but would need Size 18 not sure if I have skills to grade up from 16.
You did a brilliant job I made the Oslo coat for my daughter I also found problems that attaching the lining before bagging out so confusing as well it was not you
Hi Cath great blog, could you tell me how much it cost to make the whole coat, as I think it could put people off, if they mess up. Take care stay safe xxx
Thank you very much! I haven’t actually calculated how much it cost to make it. But I found making the toile made me a lot more comfortable in terms of knowing what I was doing, so that helped a lot to reduce worry of messing up 😊 xx
An excellent and thorough review Cath! Thanks😀. I’m planning to make a coat for my daughter and you touched on all of my concerns. When you lowered the armhole did you also make a sleeve adjustment? Turned out beautiful..a real classic💕
I think this is your best video yet. Congrats on a very useful and stylish make. Excellent tips for working with heavier/warmer coating fabrics. When I am ready to tackle a coat I will need this info as I live in Canada. Thanks for all the useful tips.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found the video useful.
You made a fabulous coat Cath. Your joy in your work and your achievement really shines through. You are an incredible resource and inspiration. Thank you x
Thank you so much Judith, that is so kind of you to say xx
Well done Cath. Your coat is beautiful. Just shows how all the preparation work you did was worth it. It doesn't pay to cut corners. A coat always seems daunting but by doing a toille first your fit was perfect.
Thank you very much Gwyneth. Yes I’m really pleased I took my time over this one as I really wanted to be able to wear this coat for a long time to come.
Your coat is beautiful! Thanks for sharing your experience!
Thank you very much! And you’re welcome, I hope the video was helpful 😊
Your coats are gorgeous, I also luv the dress with the bumble bee fabric.
Thank you very much!
Cath, your Oslo Coat is beautiful, your meticulous insight to detail really makes to you an excellent seamstress and your choice of the fabric looks wonderful on you and is your color. I love watching your videos and can't wait to se what you are sewing next. Keep up the excellent work. To achieve a good bound button hole is a great accomplishment. Good job!!!! Take care and see you soon.
Thank you so much Jeanne, that’s really kind of you to say 😊 thank you for watching.
Your coat is so beautiful - it really suits you. Thanks for your review too so much detail xx
Thank you for watching. I am really pleased with how the coat turned out, I’d be less daunted to try making another coat now xx
Your coat is just beautiful Cath. Well done. xxx
Thank you very much xx
wow!!! i love those button holes, which i didnt even know existed!! i am leaarning so much from watching your channel, thank you so much. i love that you take care over everything you make and it really shows in the finished garment
Thank you so much! I’m so glad you are finding my vlogs helpful!
Thank you for this comprehensive review. It show me that research and toiling really make a difference. Your coat is superb.
Thank you so much
your coat looks lovely cath-you are vey patient doing all that preparation.
Thank you very much, this one was definitely one of my longest sewing projects with all the preparation.
beautiful coat, button holes look great! Very classic coat!
Thank you very much!
Thank you Cath for all your info on the Oslo coat. I have had the pattern for a while but not got round to starting it yet. One of the reasons was that I didn’t think it would be warm enough ( I live in North East Scotland) but your use of the thinsulate will make a huge difference. Thanks again , hopefully I will get it made by next winter! 🤞
I’m so glad you found the vlog useful. Yes I found thinsulate made all the difference in making sure the coat is cosy enough!
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Great coat! It looks so lovely and definitely a classic. And fabulous review. Thanks for taking us through the process, especially regarding the swatches. I'm not sure I would've thought to do that! I see great value in that step now and should online fabric shopping continue to be necessary by the time I go to make my first coat (hopefully not!!), I will definitely be ordering samples. And I totally agree with you're decision to toile the entire coat in order to solidify the steps in your mind before making the final product. Very smart. Well done!
Thank you so much! I'm so glad you found the review useful, I found the difference in the fabric swatches really interesting so it was nice to be able to share that on here. Thank you for watching.
That coat is gorgeous! I always enjoy your ability to review a pattern! You are so detailed and informative.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you found the vlog informative.
Thank you so much for this vlog Cath. You’ve covered it all very thoroughly and I’m itching to make one now! I really liked how you added interlining to the coat to make it warmer. I have always avoided making coats as I always suffer with the cold and there never seems to be any coat patterns with the interlining inside them. The finished coat looks stunning on you 😍. Thanks again x
Thanks so much Liz, I'm so glad you found the vlog helpful. I really wanted to make sure the coat was cosy as I knew I wouldn't reach for it otherwise, so I'm glad the interlining has worked out well. Thanks for watching xx
What a beautiful coat Cath. It really suits you and I love the fabric. Your review of the pattern is excellent as is your guidance tips and suggestions. As someone else here said, your delight and pride in your work is infectious. I just love you channel Cath. X
Thank you so much Shelly, that’s really kind of you to say xx
Thanks - that was very useful. I’ve just made a super tailored coat for my 29 year old son and I’m about to make another coat but this time for myself. I’d like to try the bound button holes so will take a look at that tutorial you mentioned. I’ve never done an interlining but you have made it seem fairly straight forward.
Thanks for watching, a tailored coat for your son sounds fantastic. Yes I found the interlining more straightforward than I expected it might be.
A brilliant make Cath. Such a helpful video as i have just purchased some boiled wool and lining to make a jacket.
Thank you so much. I hope you enjoy sewing your jacket, boiled wool is such a lovely fabric.
Wonderful coat!!! Looks great on you and this video was very informative. Thank you!
Thank you very much! 😊
Your coat is beautiful! You always do such beautiful work; you should be very proud of this coat!
Thank you very much!
Great video 😊💖 interesting to hear about the changes you made to the pattern to make the fit the best for you. I think this is a lovely classic coat you will be able to wear for a long time xx
Thanks Becky! Yes hoping it’ll be one I can wear for years to come indeed! Thanks for watching 🥰Xx
Your coat looks awesome. Fantastic job.
Thank you very much!
Your coat is beautiful, Cath! Well done on a very professional-looking garment.
Thank you so much!
Such a wonderful coat Cath and it looks really good on you 👌💝. Great review of it too as usual 👍😁🙏😘
Thanks so much Sally 🥰💖
Thanks for all of your advice. It’s been really useful x
You’re very welcome, I’m so glad you found it useful 😊 x
Looks so professional! Thanks for the tips, I will definitely follow your advise and make a toile :)
Thank you very much! I’m so glad you found the video helpful, I hope you enjoy sewing your coat ☺️
Your jacket is lovely... Great make... I particularly enjoyed your discussion on the fabric swatches it was very helpful and informative 👏👏
Thank you very much! I’m glad you found the fabric swatches part helpful 😊
I am new to sewing and still trying to get to grips with the fabrics 🙄🙄 I always find the information you share to be clear and concise 🙂
Beautiful coat! The bound buttonholes look wonderful!
Thank you so much!
Brilliant!!! I am getting ready to start making the Oslo coat at the end of the summer... your vlog is soooooooo useful, thank you! Carry on doing what you do so well 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Oh fab so glad you found this vlog useful! Thank you! 😊💙
It looks great - well done! You have such a good sense of style, the fabric is so classic and the extra button is perfect
Thank you very much, yes I'm hoping the coat will be one I wear for years to come as the fabric is classic. Thanks for watching.
Love this video, and love the coat! I've been thinking of making a coat for a while, but just haven't taken the plunge. I almost always make a toile, but I never thought of ordering swatches! Duh! Thanks for that tip. Also, a wooden clapper is great for flattening seams on heavier weight cotton, like twill or denim, not just wool.
Keep up the great work!
Thank you very much! I am so happy with my clapper, I can’t wait for more opportunities to use it, such an effective tool! Thanks for watching 😊
Thank you Cath, that was brilliant. You've done all the leg work for me. I'll certainly be making a coat for next winter. X
I’m so glad you found it helpful Amanda, thank you for watching! X
Beautiful coat! And I love the double bound buttonholes. I want to try doing those.😍
Thank you very much! ❤️
Beautiful and inspiring coat!
Thank you very much!
Really interesting and informative vlog. I have watched you since you started and your delivery in this vlog is so good. Thanks Cath.
Thank you so much Lindsey
I always enjoy your vlogs, this one was super informative and your coat looks fabulous. Thank you x
Thank you very much, I’m so glad you found the vlog informative x
hey :) thanks for another fab vlog, and what a gorgeous coat! I've never thought of sewing my own coat, it seems so complicated and probably more than I'm capable of, but you've made me want to have a go! :)
Your comment about finishes the seams resonates with me. I'm quite new to sewing and a few of my earlier garments have been ruined by fraying seams going to holes, but the instructions don't seem to ever tell you about when/if to finish the seam!
Also (yes I know I'm strange), the little loop you added to hang the coat up was so satisfying :) I wouldn't have thought to add it... then hanging it up would have annoyed me forever haha.
So, yeah, thank you :D
Thank you very much, I'm so glad you found the vlog helpful. Haha I found adding the loop satisfying too!
Thanks Cath for sharing this. So much to learn. 💗
Thank you so much 😊💖
Very smart looking and excellent work.
Thank you very much
Very useful! Was planning on trying Thinsulate in a coat soon!
Oh brilliant so glad you found it useful, the coat is really nice and cosy with the thinsulate interlining
Beautiful coat and super helpful video 🤩
Thank you very much! 😊
Excellent job! Beautiful coat, 🥰
Thank you so much!
Fabulous ! Lovely coat, well done
Thank you very much!
Thank you so much for your help, very detailed , lovely coat BTW
Thank you very much. I’m so glad you found the vlog helpful.
Love your coat It looks amazing and very professional.
Thank you so much.
Excellent, excellent review. As always informative, inspirational and detailed. I’d love to make Oslo Coat but would need Size 18 not sure if I have skills to grade up from 16.
Thank you so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed the vlog.
Reassuring review Cath. I’ve had the pattern for a year or so, but unsure about making it. Maybe I’ll get it done this autumn now.
Thanks Jan, it is a lovely coat pattern, I hope you enjoy if if you do sew it this autumn.
Very good informative vlog, so useful Thank you
Thank you very much, I’m really glad you found it useful.
You did a brilliant job I made the Oslo coat for my daughter I also found problems that attaching the lining before bagging out so confusing as well it was not you
Thank you very much. I’m glad it was not just me with attaching the lining 😊
No with old age I thought that’s why I was struggling that was so unclear but it looks beautiful on you and my daughter this was my first ever coat
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Excellent job, looks fabulous on you ♥️🙋🏻♀️
Thank you very much 🥰🥰
Love your coat great video 💕
Thank you very much 💖
Lovely coat, thanks for all your help on the pattern. Susan Peach
Thank you so much
Hi Cath great blog, could you tell me how much it cost to make the whole coat, as I think it could put people off, if they mess up. Take care stay safe xxx
Thank you very much! I haven’t actually calculated how much it cost to make it. But I found making the toile made me a lot more comfortable in terms of knowing what I was doing, so that helped a lot to reduce worry of messing up 😊 xx
Really lovely coat. When you deepened the armholes what did you do to the sleeves to make them fit?
Thank you very much. I also deepened the dip of the sleeve shoulder seam that joins the underarm by the same amount.
I see, I think I might try this pattern, I love it. Thank you for the advice. 😊
An excellent and thorough review Cath! Thanks😀. I’m planning to make a coat for my daughter and you touched on all of my concerns. When you lowered the armhole did you also make a sleeve adjustment? Turned out beautiful..a real classic💕
Thanks so much Donna, I’m so glad you found the vlog useful 💕 Yes I did adjust the sleeves too by the same amount 😊