The hardest & scariest sewing moment in my life was cutting up a brand new Pendleton blanket to craft a blanket coat for Native friend's birthday present.

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

But I bet it was GORGEOUS! That's one of my thrifting holy grails. Someday I hope to find one!

I love the pattern of the blanket, it's elaborate but since the colours are a bit muted, it's not distracting. A nice statement piece. I may also try this. 😊😊😊😊

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I hope you do and I hope it's awesome! Good luck!

The FRINGE is what makes it!!!! That. AND the fact that it's not a "box" ...your length is fantastic! Good job. 🎉

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

The fringe is SO impractical but holy moly does it make a statement!! Thank you so much!

Fabulous! Please keep the fringe!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I think I have to, it's such a pop of interest!

You did a wonderful job creating this jacket! Beautifully executed!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

It looks SO good! I have been thinking about making a blanket jacket for quite some time but just haven't found something that is my style. This blanket pattern seems like it fits your personality so well. Excellent job!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I was the same way! I really wanted to make one but wasn't too fond of the fleece or quilted styles. However, this blanket SCREAMED coat, so I knew I had to do it.

I seriously don’t get how this channel doesn’t have a subscriber number with at least 5 zeros ❤

It's awesome! It would look amazing closed with a leather belt, too!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I think so too!

Great job, great jacket. I love it with that hat! I have a basic model sewing machine that has an overlock stitch that looks, in my opinion, better than what you get from a serger, as you don’t get the bulk of three or four threads. Or you could use the old-fashioned zig-zag on the cut-out pieces before putting them together.

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I think when I do this again I'm going to use a zig zag stitch, although another commenter said my machine has something similar to a serger...

Great coat and great work! Your machine has so many stitches, I’ll bet it has an overcast/overlock one and maybe even an overcast foot. I couldn’t see the model details clearly but if your machine is a singer quantum stylist 9960, details are on page 58 of the user manual (yep, I looked it up - detail-oriented problem solver here 😁). With heavyweight material or thick layers, it can be helpful to use a thicker needle &/or sew slower but your machine is designed to sew garments including coats. You could finish the edges before you attach the sleeves (when it’s a single layer of fabric) &/or attach the sleeves before sewing up the side seams (easier to finish or bind the edges THEN do side seams). Some options anyway. 🐜

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

HOLY MOLY YOU ARE AN ANGEL!! I'm going to figure this out this week!

@IndigoSew

7 ай бұрын

@@KatieMakesStuff 😁😇Glad you think it might be helpful. Have fun storming the castle! If you’re on a roll, you might like to check out the blind hem stitch (& foot if you have one) for other projects. It makes a massive difference to hemming - almost invisible and heaps nicer than straight stitch. Doesn’t seem to be well known though. All the best for your explorations ☺️

That came out amazing! I value handmade, so I’m conflicted saying that looks store-bought, but I think you know what I mean. It looks professionally designed, with the pattern placement, use of the fringe, etc. 🎉🙌👏👏👏

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! That's such a huge compliment! I will say the details definitely look homemade though 🤫

Glad you kept the fringeing. Great jacket.

SO Cute!!!!! It looks Boutique~Quality . Adorable ♥️

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

Holy shite perfection on lining up pattern❤

WOW!! What a great blanket, and then great coat! I really love how you put it together. I would probably trim the cuff fringe, but still have it. You did such a great job!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

That's a good idea, just so it's not dragging in my way when I need to use my hands.

@sharontrujillo

7 ай бұрын

...NO...have you never heard the expression: Beauty is pain !!!!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

I'm so glad you went outside your comfort zone!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Me too!! I'm almost definitely keeping it for myself...

Thank you! I have come out from under my rock, and Hej!!! Blanket Coats!!! This is my first time here :)

@KatieMakesStuff

6 ай бұрын

I'm addicted to making blanket coats right now!! They are pretty easy but have a big impact!

I stumbled on to this video while researching Copote coats. It turned out great.

@KatieMakesStuff

Ай бұрын

Thank you!

So beautiful! I want one now! I do think it would look great with a couple of silver buttons! Thank you for trying it-you knocked it out of the park.

@deborahdanhauer8525

7 ай бұрын

I think it looks great but it needs at least one button❤️🐝🤗

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I think you're right. I didn't add buttons yet only because I'm not sure I have the right ones. Gotta keep my eyes open for something perfect

Wow, absolutely stunning Katie xx

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! Happy holiday season!!

Very nice coat! I'm a , hmm, don't quite know how to rank my sewing skills, beginner but I've sewed on and off for years, so novice? Anyway, you made it look easy! I've got about 3 blankets id like to make into coats or ponchos.

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

The hardest part of this was the collar, but I think a new-ish sewer could make it without much trouble. Ponchos are super easy; you just need to finish the edges. Regardless, I hope your efforts are successful and I wish I could see the final products!

Beautiful!

It’s gorgeous! Love the pattern placement and the fringe-so cool Happy Christmas Kate xx

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

And Merry Christmas to you too!!

Well this coat is spectacular ❤

@KatieMakesStuff

5 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

This jacket is amazing, the colour is so right for you. Well done.

Love it!♥️♥️♥️

Amazing as always, hoping you can someday get a Serger, Seasons greetings

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Maybe one day, especially when I can find the space for it 🤗

It turned out really cool 🎉

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you!!

Love your chanel Katie you are one courageous chic!!!!!!

@KatieMakesStuff

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

My shock when you actually made a mock up 😂

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

SAAAAAAMMME!!!

Damn that really turned out awesomely! A belated Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to you and everyone in the comments :)

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you so much! I'm going to have to make a bunch of them now!

Love it. It's my favorite one I've seen so far. Love the patterns and how you tried really hard to make the patterns show. Great job!

Gorgeous!😍

@KatieMakesStuff

Ай бұрын

Thank you! 😊

amazing!!!!

🔥🔥🔥

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Coming in with a new name! 😘😘

Adorable! Love it.

Do flat felled seams!

@KatieMakesStuff

2 ай бұрын

100%! They look so much better!

I love it! Extraordinary!

Great project and execution, do you have a serger? I might have overlocked the pattern pieces before I stitched them together and then double top stitched over the seams. Love your project and imagination. Quality piece. Thank you

Very beautiful transformation 😍 Are you still happy with your sewing machine? Thanks for your videos !!!

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I still very much love my machine! I wish it was set into a table top for a larger work surface, but it's a great machine

@virginiebompard1206

7 ай бұрын

Thanks!!!! @@KatieMakesStuff

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Ahh!!! Love! I'm def. going to try this now.

@KatieMakesStuff

5 ай бұрын

Best of luck! I hope it turns out super well!

Have you ever tried the zig Zac stitch that replaces the serger.

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

I have and for somethings it's great. I wasn't too sure with this thick woven material though. I'll try it when I make the bag to go with it.

I loved watching your process. The jacket turned out great.

@KatieMakesStuff

6 ай бұрын

Thank you so much!

Love the jacket! Watching your bias tape seams made me think of a video from Steph Time. She made her seams Flat Felled ones which would also work really well for this I think. Her Video - kzread.info/dash/bejne/Yqamts2rZZuwYpM.html

@KatieMakesStuff

7 ай бұрын

Thank you for that! I'll check her out!