The third times a charm right? Well, maybe? This is the third coat I have made, and I am keeping this one!!! Because, I’m not making another one lol. But, boy did I make the neckline too low. Why am I sooo good at messing up necklines? It is my special talent!

I really do like this jacket though. I combined both of trim ideas from my two previous coats, and I think it looks way better that way. The bow on the back is just so cute! 

The trims did take a long time. They are rayon stoutche braid, rayon velvet, and many many tiny french knots from silk yarn. And the bow took about a day to make. I had to hand sew the velvet to both sides of the tail, just so it can flip in the breeze and still look good.

The original braid work came from a Godey’s 1863 fashion plate. You can see a post on the first jacket I made with this trim here.

And I did add pockets to this jacket! They are hidden in the first side seams. 

I am really looking forward to finishing the look of this coat with some hand knitted accessories and taking some winter pictures.  I want to make the Opera hood in a soft gray with some white down feathers, a pair of matching long gloves. I feel that would soften and not clash with the boldness of the blue jacket.

I also have a super exciting trim idea for my burgundy wool dress. More to hopefully come on that in the future!