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Sep
19

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September “Flip this Pattern”: Flipped Creation Three


Sally, from Daisy Chain Creations, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation”
for the Pattern Anthology {Alphabet Collection} Study Hall Jacket by The Train to Crazy.
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Sally here, from Daisy Chain Creations and can I just say how much fun I’ve had doing this ‘flip’?  It’s truly been a collaboration of minds with my 5 year old, which has made it rather fun…if not interesting. First we consulted on which of the 4 patterns to pick from the Pattern Anthology.  After we picked the coat, then we consulted on what we liked about the original and how we wanted to ‘flip’ it and finally we went shopping together to pick out fabric and buttons. All of this team work resulted in the:
L-M-N-O Pea Coat
Here’s a picture of the original ‘Study Hall Jacket':
And here is the final result of my ‘flip’ a little reminiscent of the big thick wool pea coats worn by the Navy 
(I wore my dad’s all through high school).
Now you might be asking why we picked the coat.  Well this little gal has grown a ton and she remembered that she had outgrown her favorite double breasted denim jacket she wore all of the time last winter.  She needed a coat, but we live in the South, so not too much of a coat. That was what was nice about her denim jacket and that thinking led us to the L-M-N-O Pea Coat.
It’s a nice loose fitting double breasted jacket that will allow her to wear sweaters on colder days, but not be too heavy during the mostly mild winter days we have here.
I cut the jacket out to a size 8, which she mostly fell under anyway (she’s off the charts tall and solid), but  it still was on the loose size, again perfect for wearing a sweater if needed. The biggest change was not using the waistband, but instead adding a few inches to the length.
 
Even with all of my changes, the instructions were a dream to follow. The outer fabric is a soft corduroy from the Brother Sister line carried by Hobby Lobby.
Some things that she wanted to keep were the zipper and the hood, so I did.  However, she doesn’t like tight fitting hoods, so I left out the called for elastic in the hood. The zipper stayed in it’s original place, but I added a panel to the lining and a couple of extra inches to the outer piece in order to get the double breasted look, with actual buttons and button holes.
For the pockets, she really liked the ruffled welt pockets, so we kept those as is, but chose to do the ruffle from the lining fabric.
 
The sleeves I made a couple of inches longer and decided to forgo the ribbed cuff look. That way I could cuff them, again showing the lining (and allowing for her to continue to grow…without outgrowing the coat too soon).
For the lining, I used a pink flannel.  One thing she really wanted was an inside pocket, like dad’s suit coat.  And she got exactly that, which she loves!  Just so it’s not too hidden, I used the outer fabric for the pocket.
Not only will the coat keep her warm without being too warm, but it allows her to have room to play…always important for an active kindergartner. Here you can see the hood as well as the little back sash with 3 more blue buttons and you can see the little split I made to the back so that she could move a little easier.
And there you have it, my L-M-N-O Pea Coat.
Here’s a run down on the way I ‘flipped’ the original ‘Study Hall Jacket’ pattern:
1. I made it double breasted by adding a panel to the lining after the zipper and adding a couple of inches to the outer piece (this actually ended up being easier than I thought it would be–I might just do a tutorial on this step).
 
2. Added a hidden/inner pocket.
 
3. Made the sleeves longer and cuffed them instead of doing a ribbed cuff.
 
4. Added extra inches to the bottom of the jacket so that it hits at her knees, but added a split in the back to allow her to run and play.
 
5. Made a loose fitting hood and added a back sash.
And here is the look that says “Mom, it’s 85 degrees out and I’m wearing pants, long sleeve shirt and a coat…can we please be done?!”
 
And with that, we are done and I just have to say thank you to Ashley and Emily for having me be a part of this fun series!
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21 Comments



Laura - Behind the Hedgerow
9 yearss ago


That is one awesome coat!! I love everything about it! x

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you Laura! My daughter thinks so too.

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Cindy
9 yearss ago


Cute coat! I love that it should last for the entire season and maybe next year too.;)

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    That’s what I was hoping, but the way this girl grows I never know. Thanks!

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Michelle
9 yearss ago


Great job, Sally! It’s a beautiful coat that I’m sure will get plenty of wear!

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    I hope it will get a lot of wear, but the way the weather is right now I sometimes wonder. Thanks!

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Shannon
9 yearss ago


“Mom, it’s 85 degrees out . . .” Ha! Ha! Too funny. We live in the South too, so I totally get it!

This coat is adorable Sally. I love that you turned it into a double breasted pea coat. The back sash and split are perfect complements. Great job!

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you so much, Shannon! Coming from you that means a lot because your coat was perfection and much more my style. This one is truly my daughter’s creation.

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nest full of eggs
9 yearss ago


Love the pockets, hood, & fabrics :)

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you Rachel! She loves it all too and that’s the thing that makes me smile.

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Ajaire
9 yearss ago


Sally this is lovely!! I adore that outer fabric. I saw someone else post a pic of it recently and wondered where it was from so now I know :)

The name is hysterical! It was so smart to keep the zipper UNDER the new breast panel. I love the look of the peacoat, but doing those under buttons is a big pain so the zip is perfect.
And the inside pocket is very cool. Perfect for a little girl.

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sallyavena
9 yearss ago


Thanks Ajaire! As for fabric I ended up using that purple you used for your dress in my candy theme outfit. It was so lovely to work with. Glad you mentioned it.

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Frances Suzanne
9 yearss ago


I love the collaboration involved in this outfit, Sally!! Wonderful job….I’m so glad you worked as a team with your daughter through this challenge…AWESOME!

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Yes, my 5 year old is a great collaborator and a little opinionated, but it was so much fun. I ended up making something so different from what I would have chosen and she loves it! Thanks for having me!

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carin van den berg
9 yearss ago


Great job, I love this coat From the fabric all the way to all the details!!!!!!

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you carin! My 5 year old loves it too and can’t wait for cooler weather.

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marnae
9 yearss ago


Sally ,this is so great! The hidden zipper is perfect…I say this after struggling with my daughters pea coat buttons this morning!! :)

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you so much! The zipper does make it easier for her to put on herself, which is why she wanted it. Nothing like doing something all by yourself to build your self confidence.

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Gina
9 yearss ago


Awesome job Sally!! I love the ruffled welt pockets, the not so hidden inside pocket, and the split and tab on the back!! I think you have every detail needed to make the perfect kindy coat!!

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    sallyavena
    9 yearss ago


    Thank you so much, Gina! This was a fun collaboration with my 5 year old and she had a lot of say in the details.

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Andrea from The Train To Crazy
9 yearss ago


I love this!! The length is perfect!

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