Me and Pavot at Buckingham Palace
I have finished it! My Sewlution and first ever coat! I wore it out around London today, as we actually had sun! This meant I did not need my winter coat and accessorized with wooly hat and scarf could stay warm in the unlined Sparkly Pavot.
Me: Am I all sparkly?
R: Yes, like Edward …
To make this coat I used the Deer&Doe pattern called Pavot and the coating fabric I bought at craft fair on the weekend.
I was naughty and did not make a muslin for this make, but did make a couple adjustments based on the flat pattern measurements. First of all I cut a size bigger than my measurements because I want to be able to wear layers with this coat and generally when I buy RTW jackets and coats wear a size bigger.
Then I lengthened the relevant bodice pieces by 5 cms. This seemed to be perfect when I tried on just the bodice but once the skirt part was attached the weight pulled the waist down, making it look like a dropped waist now. This is the main issue I had with the finished fit, which is totally my fault and not the pattern.
Also wearing Alma blouse and sewaholic thurlow shorts
I also knew I wanted the coat to be long on me, like knee length. This meant adding serious inches to the skirt pieces but I did not write down how many …
The pattern itself is well drafted and the sewing was relatively quick. I loved doing the top stitching along the seams. This also made the insides even neater as the coat does not have a lining.
Buttons and crochet flower from Good Day Crochet
I did not feel confident to draft my own lining, so I took the pattern’s advice and finished all my pattern piece with zigzag stitches before assembling them. This was a bit of a drag to be honest but makes the construction a lot quicker later on. In total I sewed for 5 hours excluding finished the pieces beforehand.
Then I tried to do the buttonholes and it went all wrong. My machine just did not want to make them. It completely stopped after 2, so I tried to hand sew the other 3 buttonholes. The outcome is acceptable but not as nice as it could be I think.
hand sewn buttonhole on right
The buttons I used also came from the craft fair that I got the fabric at and are handmade pottery type buttons. I thought they added a nice touch of colour. 
Finally the facing are just badly catch stitched in. Badly because I forgot how to do it. lol.Oh and I added some spotty tape at the hem.
I see myself making another pavot in the near future. I like the idea of the short version maybe in a lightweight denim.
Overall I think my first coat attempt was a success and I cannot wait to try out more coat and jacket patterns this year!
Expenses:
Pattern: 12.80 EUR so 9pounds?
Fabric: £4.50 per metre, used 2.5, so £11.25
Notions: buttons – £3.50
Total: £23.75 – my last RTW coat cost 60 so I am super happy with this)
Me at the London Aquarium
Yay! My brooch! I love the coat and can’t wait to see the sparkle up close. The spotty hemming adds a cute little touch. Overall really suits you and looks well made!
aww thank you!
and thanks for the brooch! goes really well doesnt it!? 
I enjoyed wearing it today although for our usual weather it is still a little bit cold. Thank you! 
WOW! WOW! WOW! What a great job! What a surprice! Fabulous! I am really motivated to work on my coat when I look at you!
thank you! glad to give you the motivation! it is not half as scary or difficult as I thought. Although this one is not lined or interlined. Those steps I want to learn next.
Oh my! Gorgeous coat! And what attention to detail. It looks very couture, good for you!
Oh thank you. Glad you like it.
the pattern is to credit for the top stitching ideas etc. Its so well thought out. 
Looks cracking! Well done you
a denim version would be super cute!
Very impressive! Your finishing touches really make it special – bet you feel fantastic wearing it!
Ahhh this is awesome & looks gorgeous on you!! Well done! ^_^
thank you!
I am really happy with my first attempt! hopefully many more to come!
Your coat is great, it has no lining so less work but still looks beat. The whole outfit looks cool. Hope you had a good trip to London.
thank you! yeah we had a great time! so lucky with the weather! not too but will prob be sewing on this day off.
You look worldly in this coat. And super cool.
aww thanks!
Congrats on making your first coat… that’s an achievement! Cute pattern, too.
thank you! I fell like I have the coat making bug now! lol
Alas now I want this pattern! I love the silhouette!
the pattern is really clever. and if you keep the waistline in the correct place, unlike me
, it can be really shapely too! I am currently debating if my denim is lightweight enough to make my summer jacket now. 
Did you get it delivered from France or can you buy it in the UK?
I got this delivered from France. It is the french pattern. when they first came out I couldn’t resist.
Delivery costs weren’t too bad. They have got some more stockists now but not in UK yet. http://www.deer-and-doe.fr/stockists.htm
Wow, I’m awed! That looks fantastic. Really impressed
But not envious of living in a climate where you need it 
So nice
I hate it when machines won’t play nice with button holes!!
Yeah i actually broke one needle trying to force it. oops! but this way i attempted a new technique
and thank you! 
Fabulous! You look great in it, well done!
aww thank you! This pattern took my fear of sewing coats! hope other patterns go together as nicely.
Making a coat is sooo impressive!! It looks great!
Thank you! I’m hoping to make another pattern soon, now I’m a lil more confident.