Sewing a 1970s vintage coat & cloak combo | Vintage sewing project + sew with me

[@ViperBurlesque]

I made a cocoon coat recently (with a massive collar that flips up and becomes the hood). It's a BEHEMOTH of fabric as the outer shell is only 3 pieces and it's floor lengh. But I made it for $10 CAD in fabric because I bought the fabric from a film set sale. I had 9 meters of this beautiful black wool, and 9 meters of red silk at $5 each and VOIALA, a coat. I also had no room in my fabric bins for the bulk so I made it immediately. The pattern I think was... $25 CAD if i remember correctly and this was the 3rd time I've used it.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Omg a film set sale sounds amazing!!!

[@StephanieCanada]

I think you finally codified for me as to why I don’t like the finished 70’s patterns when I make them. THANK YOU!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yeah I feel like they just skip so much and choose weird construction methods!

[@spaghettiking7312]

Too cute.😳 '70s are insanely underrated.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Agreed there are some real fashion gems!

[@terilovo]

Lovely coat

[@KatherineYoung]

I want all the capes and am here for it! ❤❤❤

[@gleann_cuilinn]

Great choice of pattern. I love how the fashion of the 70s took inspiration from the Victorian and Edwardian times but adapted it to modern wardobes.

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

Yes! Exactly this 🎉

[@shananigans0117]

So cute and you look so warm! 🧥

[@apriljodoin9643]

Nice🎉 a win!

[@jamesjamm]

This was really nice. I really liked the pattern and it is stunning. I could see a rich dark color working well. The wool you chose worked well too. I love the new hair colors too. :-)

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@allieg6401]

This turned out pretty cute! I'm not a huge fan of 70s fashion. But can totally see this in a couple of different fabric patterns. Beautiful work! Totally agree about the lining and pockets!! ❤❤

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thanks!

[@katwitanruna]

I used to have access to a fabric by the pound warehouse. I’d buy several large bags at a time & taught a Mennonite woman how to measure yards of fabric using your arms.

[@bethknapp4935]

This came out so cute! But I do agree that it needs a lining. A plaid version with a bright colored lining would be adorable!! I am so impressed with your talent. Have a very merry holiday and boops and kisses to Spooky girl, tell her my Winter girl says Mew!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@kaytiej8311]

A great job on this. 70s patterns do have some oddities but I think you picked the right pattern for the fabric.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@thekatalexander]

Hello from a fellow Seattleite! I loved that shot of you up the hill! What a great view! I really liked how you broke down the price of labor and materials as well as talked about the practicality of the piece. I watch a lot of sewing channel’s and I don’t think I’ve ever seen anyone talk about that.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you! I think it is important to talk about because there is such a lack of transparency in fashion

[@Kay_Veeee]

I adore your sewing videos. I love love love how you break down the real cost of the garment.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@BeverleyButterfly]

This is such a cool project and right up my alley so I'm loving seeing you make it xx

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@sallyeve4044]

Merry Christmas, and thanks for another year of fun videos.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you so much Sally!

[@williaminadonn7412]

I love it and your boots as well fabulous 😊😅xx

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@niamhbain6558]

Oof! This is beautiful! I gotta get my hands on this pattern it is such a good blend between a regular coat and a cape! You managed to perfectly describe my annoyances at each option 😂 definately weird that it has no lining but the 70s were a bit loosely goosey for that kind of thing 😂

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Such a good blend between the two and soooo easy to make.

[@sewvintagebysunraedoll]

Oh GuRL, you know how much I love me an 70’s pattern. Knocked it outta of the park with this design 🙌💕✂️

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@teresababinat6004]

This is so cute. However I would have put more buttons, at least another two maybe three.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

I agree, I won't be adding it to this one but next time I make this pattern I will be!

[@heidegoodyandiaingrant6911]

I have this pattern and you've inspired me to dig it out & make it. I have a large curtain in heavy red cotton to use which is perfect because I am thinking Mrs Claus 2024. I will have some sort of detachable white faux fur trim I think. I'm eyeing up those facings in the armhole and thinking that I might be able to install a pocket in that seam... gotta have pockets!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yes I think you can 100% stick pockets there! I think your coat sounds fantastic and this is really such an easy make!

[@llamabean529]

Very cute, I think I will try to find something similar as this was on my list of things to make myself. I love the outfit you picked out for the reveal too

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@CosnerCoPiloting]

Love this! Think you could make a fun lightweight coat for spring/fall with this pattern too! Definitely needs a lining, it’s a bit weird it doesn’t have one!

[@ceecmochamee]

Beautiful

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Haley Marie. I love your coat/cape. It looks lovely and warm it also really suits you. I love your new hair colours. Merry Christmas to you and Sukie.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@felinetherapy4782]

It looks fabulous. It would look amazing with some bright lining.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Agreed, trying to decide if I have the energy to add lining haha

[@katwitanruna]

I would make it in a heavy duck or canvas and line it with polar fleece for warmth and add a hood.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

That would be so good!

[@katwitanruna]

@@HaleyMarieVintage it’s how I make my cloaks for SCA. And a deep hood so you can flip it forward to keep rain out of your face or back to give more warmth. I’m about to redo the lining in my cloak and I’m planning to add pockets. I do keep the lining & shell hemmed separately. This makes repair easier and also gives a slight pocket of air. I’ve worn one in a snowstorm and a thunderstorm. I stayed dry and warm.

[@nicoleandtime]

Lovely, i would get a fun floral rayon to line it. I also feel a coat doesn't feel finished until it has a lining. I actually traced a pattern off a coat i got at Goodwill and am handsewing a lining in because it's too bulky to get under my machine . Also i just want to let you know that your sewing videos really help get me going. Fridays are my Saturdays and your videos always give me the motivation to get into my sewing room and start on my projects ❤

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you and happy sewing!

[@mce1939]

It looks great. Enjoyed watching you put that together. I really like that neutral color. I have those same American Duchess boots and I love them!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

Looks cute. I saw a similar Vogue pattern that I'm now trying to find. It has regular sleeves under the cape.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Ooohhh that would be interesting!

[@bohemiansusan2897]

@@HaleyMarieVintage I think so. Will take me a long time to save up for it but will be worth it.

[@casebycase_904]

Hey! Your cape cloak looks really nice! I know you aren't a huge fan about it not having lining and pocket, but it looks so good ❤ I love the camel color 😍 this is a cute project. Well done!! I enjoyed watchint it! Still can't believe it didnt take hours.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Thank you!

[@CH-qm1do]

I saw this pattern at a goodwill not near my house and I'm SO SAD I didnt buy it,, I found ur vid while frantically searching for the pattern again

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

It'll hopefully turn up again? It is a pretty fun pattern!

[@patriciakellyadams134]

The 70s were pretty loose and fast. Basically... as easy as possible.

[@michellecornum5856]

This is the closest you've come to your version of fast fashion. It's amazing that it only took 5 hours.

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Yeah it is pretty wild, I had no idea it would be that fast!

[@lenorebjork2763]

💙🩵💙

[@mortelicious]

what are those thingies you put on your pattern to cut the fabric?

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Pattern weights, this is the set I have and I love them stylemakerfabrics.com/products/pattern-weight-set?_pos=1&_sid=54663a9b1&_ss=r

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

I always say it's fine to skip stay stitching until it's Really Not!

[@HaleyMarieVintage]

Lol yup, this is the first time I've really paid for skipping it!