Dandelion Coat

I just loved the pink shade of this beautiful old wool blanket and just couldn't go past it. It did have a rather large hole in the middle, but other than that was in perfect condition - I thought if I cut my pieces from the good bits it would make a lovely winter coat.

I based my pattern on the one I made for my Pirate Jacket as it is a long line style, to keep little bodies nice and toasty.

My embroidered dandelions were inspired by an odds and ends bag of wool I found at the thrift shop, including tapestry wools and other bits and pieces.  The colours were all rather pastel and looked quite sweet together.

I wanted a flower that looked soft against the pink so Dandelions were the perfect thing.  Luckily there were lots of them in the garden so I could have a really good look at them too!

After spending considerable time hand embroidering this garment I opted out of making button holes  (eeek - what if I mess them up and the entire jacket is ruined!) Instead went for button and loop closures with some lovely oversized, thrifted, pearly buttons.

So pleased with the end result!   I think my next little coat with have hand embroidered flowers too - perhaps some poppies.  I am loving embroidering botanicals in wool at the moment.

UPDATE:  I now have two of these coats in my shop!  Click here to have a peek :)

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xx