Showing posts with label Shantung. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Shantung. Show all posts

Wednesday, June 13, 2012

McCalls 5525: Shauntung trench progress

After the success of the Violet trench and how much I wear it, I wanted a dressier version of it and when I saw this cotton Shantung on the clearance table I snatched it up!


Same details as last time, the fabrics a lot thinner this time though and was harder to get the bound buttonholes looking as nice, they're a bit dodgy at the edges. I used a rat tail cord to cord the buttonholes to give them a bit more body.


Lining's a silk satin and I've made piping from the satin side of the shantung


Buttons are from Judiths (Hubbie's great nan) stash.



I'm hoping to get a big chunk of it finished over the weekend. I've been really enjoying sewing in my new room this winter, its so warm with the heater and so nice to look out at the rain, such a difference compared to sewing out there last year!