Sewing Workshop Sandra Betzina Coat

Reviewed by:	Ann Smith	About Ann Smith CA USA Member since: 8/24/02 Reviews written: 154 Sewing skills:Advanced Favored by: 185 people patterns reviewed: 151 Bio: I love to sew for fashion, especially unusual designs. I own way too many patterns and fabric! I hav...full profile
Posted on:	10/9/02 1:25 AM
Last Updated:	1/26/03 10:23 PM
Pattern Size:	Regular
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Pattern Photo:	Pattern Information provided by Ann Smith
Pattern Rating:	I would definitely sew this pattern again
Although I labeled this as the Sandra Betzina Coat, I actually cut it from an old Vogue Tomatsu pattern (1440) from the mid 1980's. I made this pattern as a jacket back then and happened to wear it to a Sandra Betzina lecture I attended. She commented on my jacket and said she knew that pattern and thought it was a good one. A few years later, much to my surprise, it emerged as the "Sandra Betzina Coat" at Sewing Workshop. She modified it slightly by leaving off the cuffs, as I have done here also. She used a binding for the edges instead of the simple turn and topstitch edge on the original. Otherwise it is identical. This is a quick and easy pattern to make and would be a good beginners choice. It has an easily applied collar and cut-on sleeves kimono style. Very simple. It is more like a duster really, since it is unlined and has a single button closure. I changed the buttonhole to a loop to accomodate my large button.detail. Very good for our California climate.