SEW the TREND ❤️DESIGNER Coats ❤️SEW the LOOK ❤️ Big 4 Sewing Patterns

[@CathyWinkelhake]

The storm flap on a trenchcoat is indeed used to close the coat snuggly against rain, wind, etc. Also useful to hide vents preventing buildup of moisture and odor inside the coat.

[@trudyberry3267]

Thank you Sharon, I really enjoy your Sew The Look videos. It just goes to show how much money we can save by sewing our own clothes and we can have special one off designs.❤

[@SharonSews]

So true! Glad you enjoyed the video!

[@JadeKnight-y3c]

I love these videos. I like to make my very stylish daughter the runway looks at thousands less. Also, you are correct on kissing fronts. There is no closure and they just come together with a kiss.

[@vuyiswamasombuka583]

Love these videos 🤩 being able to sew your own clothes it is indeed a blessing 🙌🏾

[@SharonSews]

It is indeed a blessing! Thanks for watching and commenting

[@TDStPete]

You are on fire! I look for these types of videos and yours are the best!

[@SharonSews]

Glad you like them!

[@melodygardner6169]

HELLO SWEET SEWING SISTER!!! Great video!!! I think we all need a jacket or coat for this fall and winter. I loved your pattern picks --- very stylish!! 💋💋💋❤❤❤

[@SharonSews]

Thank you! ❤❤❤💋💋💋

[@cathyswope5174]

Always fun to see the designer inspiration, thanks Sharon!

[@knottygnome]

i hadn't seen that stripey mccalls jacket. it's actually pretty cute! i could see it in two different denim washes. thanks for sharing!

[@SharonSews]

Ooooo so cute in two denims! That cropped jacket would look good on you.

[@toniecusimano3682]

Great. Now I have to watch Working Girl. 😉 Thank you, Sharon! I enjoy these inspiring videos!

[@SharonSews]

😂 I do love that movie, which is probably why it popped in my mind when I thought of shoulder pads and the 80s 🤷🏻‍♀️

[@toniecusimano3682]

​@@SharonSews Same! "It needs some bows or somethin." Great '80s fashion film in general.

[@ElizabethWalters-y2h]

Thank you Sharon, great ideas and inspiration 💕🧵Xx

[@stillstitchin]

Sharon, you are so good at putting these videos together! I love seeing the designer looks, even if I don’t have the lifestyle for them, now. I always hope there are trendy young women out there making those fabulous patterns up. I think the trench with the drape is stunning; however, imagining it in real life on a windy day in Oklahoma makes me chuckle. I think it’s just decorative, but I guess it would add warmth. Thanks for the video! 😊-Deborah

[@InAgatasCottage]

Lovely video as always. It's funny, like fashion of '80, '90 amd '00 is coming back now.

[@SharonSews]

Glad you enjoyed it! The fashions always cycle back around don’t they 😀

[@kathydailey782]

Always love your reviews

[@SharonSews]

Thank you, I appreciate that!

[@SewAndTellwithDori]

Although I wouldn't make any of the patterns, I really enjoy your YT series for clothing that can be made from patterns based on what's "trending" at the moment. What is really stunning is the price of some of these designer clothes. Seriously?!?!? If I had that kind of money to be able to afford trendy designer clothes (worn for no more than a few times during one season), I couldn't bring myself to spend my money in that way. Would rather be an investor/philanthropist and use my assets where it is desperately needed - to help provide for people who are struggling. That would bring me joy, not some article of clothing.

[@PandoraSummer-d9v]

Excellent detective work!

[@SharonSews]

Thanks!

[@judisewnsew6514]

❤

[@MicheleStorkson]

Thank you for doing this! Excellent 😊

[@SharonSews]

You’re welcome!

[@StoneyGodly]

I most recently made the Vogue trench, the piece hanging is just to hang there, one could add a broach or even make it a different color and to help it stand out

[@SharonSews]

Oh, I would love to see it ❤️Do you have an Instagram or KZbin channel where you share your makes?

[@jennetthamilton971]

Thanks for finding coats we can make that are so close to expensive designs. I really don't understand coats that don't have any closures. If it's cold enough to wear a fake fur coat, it definitely needs to have some kind of front closures.

[@SharonSews]

You’re welcome! I agree, if it’s cold enough to wear faux fur most of us want to have a closure.

[@rhondaa18]

Question: Do you think you could put buttons on the shawl collar coat? Would you need to size up? Thanks for inspiration video.

[@vickigianniny7502]

I like the Vogue 2055 pattern! My guess would be the flap is a design feature?

[@SharonSews]

I like the trench pattern also. I hope someone sews it (you perhaps? 😀) and report on the usefulness of the flap

[@StitchPleeease]

The square flap in front of the raincoat is supposed to go over the closure hiding it from the rain. If it is one the other side and doesn’t cover the closure then it is done mainly for design. The long draped scarf feature is for drama. I purchased this pattern and can’t wait to sew it up. I just need to find the best dramatic fabric for the look

[@SharonSews]

I had no idea! Thanks for the explanation. I can’t wait to hear what you think of the pattern once you sew it!

[@StitchPleeease]

A kissing front means the two seams kiss (they line up next to each other when joined) but do not overlap. You would be unable to wrap it around you in a snugly warm way.

[@SharonSews]

Oh great, good to know! Wonderful explanation. I appreciate it 😀

[@spavbio]

So do the big 4 and Know Me copy the designers or vice versa or do you think it is just coincidental?

[@SharonSews]

Pattern companies have traditionally followed, runway fashions and designers, and then created patterns from some of those designs for the home sewer to sew. Vogue especially. I remember when I was writing an article for Sew News (years ago), they had industry access to upcoming trends and fashions long before the rest of us did- which makes sense, but it was an eye-opener for me. Regarding Know Me patterns, I suspect when they are creating their designs, they’re probably influenced from RTW they’re seeing on TikTok and Instagram, but that’s just my opinion 🤷🏻‍♀️