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Nov
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Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {Behind the Hedgerow}


Laura, from Behind the Hedgerow, is here to give you her “Flipped Creation”
for the Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat.

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Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

Well, hello there flipped pattern enthusiasts!  I’m Laura from Behind the Hedgerow and I’m here to confess that I have spent far too much time, energy and all-consuming thought on this flipped version of the Dear My Kids Trendy Unisex Pea Coat.  My kids are unwashed and hungry, there is not a single pair of clean underpants in the house, and my own family members have given up having a meaningful conversation with me and, the worst part of all, I don’t regret a single moment!  This coat has truly been stitched with love and I’m thrilled to share all the details with you like-minded creative sewists.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

I had two main inspirations for this coat.  The first was the 1940s – 1960s children’s book series Pookie by Ivy Wallace.  The story focuses on Pookie, a little white rabbit with wings and his adventures in the world.  They were read to me as a child and the whimsical illustrations have always stayed with me.  I can imagine Margot playing with Pookie in the forest while wearing this coat.

The second starting point for this project was function!  Margot needed a versatile, stylish and warm coat for the winter (her coat from last year is one of the many things that mysteriously disappeared during our house move in the summer).  So this project had to work out and it had to be something that could be worn for longer than a single photo shoot!

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

Margot and I sat down over a mug of marshmallow-laden hot chocolate and chatted about her coat needs.  We decided that the Ultimate Winter Coat needed:

  • a good fit but with still enough room for layering underneath.
  • a generous hood so a snug hat could be worn with the hood still up.
  • a hood that is NOT detachable – that’s just asking for it to be taken off and discarded somewhere never to be seen again.
  • to be able to get on and off easily and independently.
  • at least one secret pocket.
  • generously sized side pockets.
  • wrist cuffs with thumb holes (the thumb holes were the biggest selling point for Margot!) to stop the wind blowing straight up the sleeves.
  • a cosy lining for extra warmth.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

Whew – that’s a lot of elements!  The Dear My Kids pea coat is a fantastic starting point for all of these things.  It’s a solid pattern that leaves lots of room for personalisation.  As is evident from the photos, I kept this coat a coat with the following changes in order to fill the above brief for the Ultimate Winter Coat.

  • I extended and accentuated the a-line of the shape of the coat.  This made it more like a swing coat and meant it would be warmer.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • I cut the back section as one piece (instead of 2 as stated in the pattern) and added 4cm to the width so I could add a 2cm inverted pleat.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • I added a hood (with handmade piping!  Can’t believe that I haven’t made my own piping until now.  It’s really quick and easy and I used this brief tutorial if you’re interested).  Sadly, this meant I had to get rid of the collar.  I wanted to have both but in my muslin I couldn’t get them both to work together.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • I modified the neckline slightly so it was a bit lower.
  • I added side welt pockets.  I love these pockets!  I think they really give a professional look to a garment.  The best tutorial for doing these is Kristin’s (Skirt as Top) tutorial on the Oliver+s blog.  Seriously, it is fail-proof!

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • To fulfil Margot’s desire for a secret pocket I added another welt pocket to the inside.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • I shortened the sleeve length slightly and added wrist cuffs with thumb holes.  I love this feature most of all!  They make the coat unique while serving a really important function.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

  • I omitted with wrist bands from the pattern.
  • I added a facing to the lining which, again, gives it a more polished, professional finish.
  • This facing was the perfect place to add the hand-embroidered name tag (no doubts about who this coat belongs to!) and hanging hook.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

The fabric choices for this coat came together beautifully.  I originally wanted the outer coat to be made from Harris Tweed wool but when I saw this aqua wool blend from The Sewing Shop in Canterbury I was in love.  Stumbling upon this Liberty jersey remnant for the hood and cuffs quickly brought the whole look together.  The yellow fabric for the piping was leftover from this dress and matches the buttons perfectly.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

I always knew I’d use the faux sheepskin for the lining and I had plenty in my stash from Minerva Crafts.  Although I didn’t get a decent picture of it, the arms are lined with a quilted jersey which gives added warmth but without being as bulky as they would have been with the sheepskin.

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

I won’t lie.  The entire process of making this coat took forever!  Each changed element required additional thought and consideration (how wide should the thumb hole in the cuff be?, where exactly should the welt pockets be placed?, will a stretchy jersey work for the hood lining?, etc) but I have loved every step…and it fits!…and Margot loves it!  And, most miraculously, there were no catastrophic disasters along the way…almost as if the entire project were sprinkled with pixie dust!

Dear My Kids, Trendy Unisex Pea Coat {flipped by: Behind the Hedgerow}

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25 Comments



An (StraightGrain)
8 yearss ago


Ooooh Laura, this is stunning! I love the fabric you used, and the piped hood too. Norah also demanded a hood to her new coat, but honestly, I was too lazy. I regret that now that I see your beautiful hood!

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    Laura - Behind the Hedgerow
    8 yearss ago


    Thanks, An. That’s funny – the one thing I regret is leaving off the collar – I just couldn’t get the hood and collar to work together – but I know a great collar could totally make this coat!

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Lightning McStitch
8 yearss ago


really, really lovely. Well done

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Kristi
8 yearss ago


Beautiful coat and the details are fantastic!

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Victoria As-it-Seams
8 yearss ago


Wow! lovely! Gorgeous colour, I’ve been trying to find wool for a coat for Missy, and it’s not easy. Too many wool fabrics are a bit dowdy for a little girl. This is lovely. Can I ask how much fabric it required?
And, yes I don’t doubt the amount of time this took! It’s the thinking and planning that takes ages. Every little detail needs consideration. Amazing work!

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    Laura - Behind the Hedgerow
    8 yearss ago


    I know what you mean about the wool. This one was only £8.95 a metre as well! I got carried away and bought three metres but think I used just over 1 metre (it’s very wide). The pattern calls for 1.75 yards for 60-inch wide fabric.

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R
8 yearss ago


Wow, this is amazing,I want one for myself

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Sara
8 yearss ago


Laura, this is gorgeous! Glad to see you sewing again!

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marta
8 yearss ago


Gorgeous, Laura!
My kids love wrist cuffs with thumb holes! And hoods too…

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Michelle@Factotum-of-arts.com
8 yearss ago


It is the most fantastic winter coat I have seen. Beautiful and your daughter will love it forever

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Laura - Behind the Hedgerow
8 yearss ago


Thanks for all the lovely comments. I would love to enlarge this pattern to adult size. Margot wore it to school for the first time today – not a moment too soon as there was frost on the ground this morning. I’m so pleased there’s a bit of growing room as well!

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Chelise Patterson
8 yearss ago


I think this might be the most beautiful and special handmade coat I have ever seen! Just wow.

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rachel
8 yearss ago


wow – this is absolutely stunning! you nailed it!

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Marta
8 yearss ago


Simply stunning!! You matched it all perfect!! All the details are perfect. It seems so comfy and elegant at the same time.
Congratulations on your wonderful work.

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Elizabeth
8 yearss ago


I love this! The added hood and pockets- brilliant! And such fun colors.

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Rachel
8 yearss ago


!!!
You really outdid yourself, Laura! So much thought and detail went into it!

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Renee
8 yearss ago


WOW!! This is so precious – I love your use of colours it really gives the coat something extra special.

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Angie
8 yearss ago


Every part of this coat is absolutely amazing! I am so in love with your flip. <3

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FrancesSuzanne
8 yearss ago


I loved the ‘behind the scenes’ information about the planning process you and Margot did leading up to the finished product!! Great “flip”….great coat!

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Ines
8 yearss ago


This is absolutely fantastic!!! Loooove it so much! Really Laura what a great flip! Totally worth the extra time and Love!

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Lucinda
8 yearss ago


This is simply fantastic! Love your color choice, and that lining looks cozier than anything! Your added details certainly make it the most perfect coat ever and it was certainly worth the unfed, unwashed children:)

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Lindsy
8 yearss ago


I especially love the paspelsack on the inside (how do you say it in English? Pipingsack)

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Inspinration
8 yearss ago


Really very, very pretty! I love the adjustments you made.

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Emily
8 yearss ago


I am in love with this coat! The colors, shape, fabrics, pockets, hood, everything! I want one in my size!

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Kelli Crosby
8 yearss ago


This is the most beautiful coat and attention to detail! I can just see you an Margot sipping hot chocolate and planning it. :) All I want for Christmas is one just like it in my size! Hugs! Kelli

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