McCalls 5525: Rose peplum trench
I love trench coats! I like how you can make them fit loose but then cinch them in with the belt, the perfect blend of flattering comfort. The fabric is sateen from Spotlight, I've had it in the stash for awhile not really sure what to make out of it. It alwasy screamed a full skirted 50's style dsress but since I never seem to wear them a nice floral trench seemed the go. Pattern adjustments; Same as last time ; I used a sz 18 with a 1.5" FBA and (from memory) about 1" to the back width and arm width. I added the peplum onto the back, its about half a circle skirt. I lined the peplum before sewing it on, I've tried bagging out the lining on a a jacket with a peplum before and found the lining hangs down and the peplum doesn't sit right. I did bound buttonholes. Single welt pockets The lining is just plain black with flat piping around the facings. I've got a lot of excess at the back of the sleeves/upper back again. I've had this hap...