New coat

Here is my new coat with a light weight wool that I purchased from Peggy Sagers a while back. It is Butterick 5685.  I made a size 12 in shoulders and 14 throughout body. Wovens have been a problem for me getting good mobility across the back.  My closet is full of knits for this reason.  I went to a fitting class by Connie Crawford this past year and she said I always need to narrow up my shoulders add just a little bit and add 1/4" to the back of the sleeve curve.  What she had me do was start at the notch on the sleeve taper out to 1/4" from sleeve then taper back to sleeve top notch. It is amazing that such a little thing can make such a difference in fit. I do other adjustments but thought someone else might benefit from knowing this fitting idea. Basically she says I have prominent scapulas.  Yeah now I can try making more things with woven fabric.  Still love knits the best.  Easy to care for! Happy Sewing to all!

My first post

Not sure if I am doing this correctly but here goes.  This is my first project of the year. It is V8693. I made a size 14 but narrowed the shoulders to a size 12.  I also lowered the waist 1" since on my muslin it was a bit too high where the "wings" as I call them hit my side. The fabric I got out of my stash but it was originally purchased at Joann's. the instructions were easy to follow.  I have joined a group that are committed to not purchasing any ready to wear but will make all their clothes.  I was tempted today to buy a top for yoga but went to Joann's instead and they had some nice fabric for workout clothes. Yeah!  Notice the ice on the fountain behind me. We are in Georgia!