https://www.cutoutandkeep.net/projects/the-brocade-blanket-coat • Posted by Confessions of a Refashionista
I inherited an absolutely stunning1960's brocade blanket from my Great Aunt Uschi last year & was a wee bit scared to chop it up...but inspiration struck hard and my little refashionista brain kicked into high gear so the scissors (along with some lovely vintage trim) met the fabric and I created a fabulous new coat! Waddaya think? Here's how to make one for yourself...
I inherited an absolutely stunning1960's brocade blanket from my Great Aunt Uschi last year & was a wee bit scared to chop it up...but inspiration struck hard and my little refashionista brain kicked into high gear so the scissors (along with some lovely vintage trim) met the fabric and I created a fabulous new coat! Waddaya think? Here's how to make one for yourself...
Snag a gorgeous brocade blanket or sofa throw large enough to wrap around your body
Chop the blanket in half & set one piece aside for now
Bind the raw edge of the remaining half with the fancy vintage trim
Lay it on the floor, right side facing up & fold the bound edge down about 20cms (this will be the collar)
Snag a loose fitting jacket, centre it on the fabric
mark the position of the shoulder & underarm of one sleeve with pins
Chop out a strip of fabric using the pins as a guide (this will be your armhole)
Fold the fabric in half & use the sliced strip as a template for cutting out the other sleeve opening
Chop the previously set aside half of the fabric into 2 pieces with your desired sleeve length & width measurements
fold each in half right sides facing
stitch together
flip right side out...et voila! instant sleeves!
Pop the tubes into the armholes right sides facing
stitch them together *zig zag over all of the outside seams for extra strength if desired
Create a groovy belt out of the remaining scraps & enjoy your gorgeous new coat!
It can be worn with the collar open...
...or tucked in & cozy!