Sewing a 1970s vintage coat & cloak combo | Vintage sewing project + sew with me

Today I am sewing a long cloak coat thing from the 1970s that has wide sleeves, and collar. l am using a brown camel colored wool on itand an authentic vintage 1970s sewing pattern Simplicity 7163.

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00:00 Intro
01:50 Cutting the Fabric
03:04 Sewing the Coat
10:29 Reveal
11:56 Cost Breakdown
13:45 Pattern review

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[katwitanruna]

I used to have access to a fabric by the pound warehouse. I’d buy several large bags at a time & taught a Mennonite woman how to measure yards of fabric using your arms.

[ViperBurlesque]

I made a cocoon coat recently (with a massive collar that flips up and becomes the hood). It's a BEHEMOTH of fabric as the outer shell is only 3 pieces and it's floor lengh. But I made it for $10 CAD in fabric because I bought the fabric from a film set sale. I had 9 meters of this beautiful black wool, and 9 meters of red silk at $5 each and VOIALA, a coat. I also had no room in my fabric bins for the bulk so I made it immediately. The pattern I think was... $25 CAD if i remember correctly and this was the 3rd time I've used it.

[gleann_cuilinn]

Great choice of pattern. I love how the fashion of the 70s took inspiration from the Victorian and Edwardian times but adapted it to modern wardobes.

[bethknapp]

This came out so cute! But I do agree that it needs a lining. A plaid version with a bright colored lining would be adorable!! I am so impressed with your talent. Have a very merry holiday and boops and kisses to Spooky girl, tell her my Winter girl says Mew!

[kaytiej]

A great job on this. 70s patterns do have some oddities but I think you picked the right pattern for the fabric.

[mce]

It looks great. Enjoyed watching you put that together. I really like that neutral color. I have those same American Duchess boots and I love them!

[CosnerCoPiloting]

Love this! Think you could make a fun lightweight coat for spring/fall with this pattern too! Definitely needs a lining, it’s a bit weird it doesn’t have one!

[Kay_Veeee]

I adore your sewing videos. I love love love how you break down the real cost of the garment.

[niamhbain]

Oof! This is beautiful! I gotta get my hands on this pattern it is such a good blend between a regular coat and a cape! You managed to perfectly describe my annoyances at each option 😂 definately weird that it has no lining but the 70s were a bit loosely goosey for that kind of thing 😂

[allieg]

This turned out pretty cute!
I'm not a huge fan of 70s fashion. But can totally see this in a couple of different fabric patterns.

Beautiful work!
Totally agree about the lining and pockets!!
❤❤

[jamesjamm]

This was really nice. I really liked the pattern and it is stunning. I could see a rich dark color working well. The wool you chose worked well too. I love the new hair colors too. :-)

[casebycase_]

Hey! Your cape cloak looks really nice!
I know you aren't a huge fan about it not having lining and pocket, but it looks so good ❤
I love the camel color 😍 this is a cute project. Well done!! I enjoyed watchint it! Still can't believe it didnt take hours.

[StephanieCanada]

I think you finally codified for me as to why I don’t like the finished 70’s patterns when I make them. THANK YOU!

[heidegoodyandiaingrant]

I have this pattern and you've inspired me to dig it out & make it. I have a large curtain in heavy red cotton to use which is perfect because I am thinking Mrs Claus 2024. I will have some sort of detachable white faux fur trim I think. I'm eyeing up those facings in the armhole and thinking that I might be able to install a pocket in that seam... gotta have pockets!

[patriciakellyadams]

The 70s were pretty loose and fast. Basically... as easy as possible.

[katwitanruna]

I would make it in a heavy duck or canvas and line it with polar fleece for warmth and add a hood.

[sallyeve]

Merry Christmas, and thanks for another year of fun videos.

[teresababinat]

This is so cute. However I would have put more buttons, at least another two maybe three.

[nicoleandtime]

Lovely, i would get a fun floral rayon to line it. I also feel a coat doesn't feel finished until it has a lining. I actually traced a pattern off a coat i got at Goodwill and am handsewing a lining in because it's too bulky to get under my machine . Also i just want to let you know that your sewing videos really help get me going. Fridays are my Saturdays and your videos always give me the motivation to get into my sewing room and start on my projects ❤

[felinetherapy]

It looks fabulous. It would look amazing with some bright lining.