Sewing A Sparkly Pink Raincoat ☔ Plans, Pattern & Prep

[@Jackson-nr2mw]

You should totally consider making flaps for the pockets, so water doesn't seep into the pockets 👍 also this project is so exciting

[@conniemurdoch8528]

You can pin raincoat fabric because the seam allowances are inside the coat so you just pin on the seam allowance it will be fine. When I cut items on my cutting mat if the pieces are too large I just cut everything that’s on the mat, then I slide it down under my fabric layout to the next section and cut that part.

[@Rockapella66]

Two suggestions. For the pockets, have the "back" edge of the pocket slit overlap the "front" edge and close with a snap. This helps prevent water getting in. For the hood, my raincoat also has a big, wide hood, but there is a snap at the neck to keep it secure in the wind. It ends up being just below the chin. Might be a good way to solve your hood problem. I'm so excited to see the final product!!

[@leaf2576]

That original winter coat video is what brought me to your channel! I'm so excited to see how this new coat project unfolds 😊

[@AgnesN]

Take all the time you need, most important is for you to feel good and healthy. Also I love to see more of the prep work and the thought process. It will be such a lovely coat, I see it on you already 😍

[@SherBear88]

OMGOODNESS!! I’m SOOO excited for this new sewing project series!! Your rain coat is going to be sew cute 😊😊😊

[@thecraftyhistorian]

What a gorgeous fabric ! My friend Maureen Vinot (a magnificent creator of whimsical fairy witchy clothes!) made me a bright turquoise raincoat years ago and people are so unused to seeing pretty raincoats that I always get tons of compliments on it ! She did alter her usual coat pattern to create an overlap, and a drawstring in the hood and it’s perfect :) and turquoise 🖤 I’m sure your pink raincoat is going to be a head turner ! Yeah for pretty raincoats !

[@carnifaxx]

You may just fold the outside hem of the cape inside and make a tunnel for a string, I have this sort of cape on my (pink :D ) softshell coat and it's fine. If you plan to ride a bike in that, you may consider to add sort of a vizor (peak? prostě kšilt :D ) on top of the cape. Some children raincoats have them, so maybe you can use pictures of them to adjust the cape.

[@carnifaxx]

e.g. Jožánek has softshell children jackets with vizors

[@katerinacerna8555]

Prostě kšilt! 😂😂😂

[@carnifaxx]

@@katerinacerna8555 no co :D

[@eff237]

Fab raincoat fabric can’t wait to see it finished . You could always add a cord to the hood so you are able to draw it in when the weather is bad xxx

[@luciatat4084]

I absolutely adore that fabric! ❤️ For the cutting I would have just put some pattern weights (you just need the right amount of them) and simply cut using a pair of scissors, skipping the tracing of the pattern pieces. Don’t know if it’s the best method but that’s what I do many times when I don’t want to pin the pattern pieces to the fabric. If you are careful enough, there shouldn’t be problems. I didn’t buy a cutting mat and a rotary cutter because I couldn’t find one big enough to work for me and they also were pretty expensive. I used scissors and pattern weights and it worked ok for me :)

[@flagerdevil]

I find that so hard to do! Especially when there are a lot of details and corners. It's like either the pattern moves around on me where I'm cutting, or the weights are sitting so close to what I'm doing that there is no more space for me 😆🤷

[@tvismyonlyfriend]

Maybe the glitter will pick up more in natural light it will look so... beautiful

[@courtneyx9845]

I can't wait to see how this turns out. I've used that sealing tape before. Make sure you don't use high heat and use a tailor's clapper or something similar after ironing it on. It helps a lot.

[@ingajohannsdottir1180]

The pockets need a flap, to keep rain from running into them, often there are snaps on the flaps for securing them closed. You may also want to increase the overlap on the front, makes it more waterproof. Love that you have the tape to seal the seams!

[@ghostsandcoffee126]

Love this! I've always wanted a more interesting raincoat so I might have to give this a go!

[@sewcute_sewvintage]

The fabric is very pretty! I just started planning my rain coat project for next spring

[@quicksilvertears921]

I was so excited to see this vid. Take it easy and I am happy to see you new raincoat in process.

[@tealduckduckgoose]

For the hood, you could create a small channel out of the lining fabric that sticks out maybe 1 cm, sandwiched between the hood lining and hood outer. Then, put a sinching cord through it. That way you can kinda tighten the hood around your face but the hood will still stand out and keep its shape. The raincoat hoods that I've had with this have stayed on quite well. Some raincoats have them in the hood hem, but I find those don't work very well or look nice.

[@Nasalkeihpos]

A shimmery rose raincoat sounds amazing! Take it slowly, you only get to sew once here ❤️ for the hood, you could add a drawstring? That’s what my raincoat has! It lets me draw it close when it’s raining heavily and windy but when it’s only a misty rain I get the pretty hood look. Having made a good all of twice, either attach the hood lining to the coat lining and the hood outer to the coat outer, or make the hood and trap it between the lining and outer layer of the coat. I’ve done each thing once and I don’t know what’s better!

[@christinamoxon]

I'm doing exactly the same thing, with a dark plum coloured waterproof material. I'm very excited but quite daunted. I'm using McCall’s Astoria Coats Sewing Pattern M8156 and adding a hood seperately. I cannot wait to see how yours turns out.

[@irenevalbuena6417]

Draw strings for the hood could be an idea :) and that way you can even have a nice updo because of all the space the hood provides

[@Bookwormscififan]

Good luck on that raincoat! Looks like we’re both going to be doing big sewing projects through October! 😅 I hope what’s ailing you isn’t too serious! 😮

[@makeda6530]

I miss pretty raincoats too. Gosh, they’re art, there was one I saw on a show called Miss S in a sandy tan, so gorgeous. Yours is going to be so cute, maybe one day I’ll have to commit to making a new coat, I’m inspired!

[@tealduckduckgoose]

For lining, you could potentially use a fun printed fashion fabric, like polyester or even cotton, for the body and then just use the slippery lining fabric in the sleeves and maybe hood.

[@sgac4670]

Is it possible to do some sort of drawstring for the hood?

[@n3Manon]

I'm probably a bit late, but maybe - fabric scraps allowing - you could do something so that the hood and front closure cover you neck quite higher up? Anyway super excited about this project! 🎉

[@TheGalactica2001]

Uuuu, I have a raincoat like this, they are lovely and very well made

[@Frinxmodi]

Your aesthetics are everything I love and so calming. You make me want to start sewing again.

[@Dwynfal]

Just adorable! Personally I dislike hoods that are permanently attached; I want a collar that will turn up and button snuggly against my neck to keep out the wind, and then the hood over that. Buttoned on (like your winter coat) is fine as long as there's sufficient overlap. Drawstring around the face to keep it snug. I hate having a hood flapping behind me as I bike, so when it's not actually raining I fold it and store it in a pocket.

[@lesleyharris525]

Going to be so cute. If you want a slow video then an autumn garden would be amazing.

[@teatimeplease]

I'm so excited to follow along with this long project!!

[@staseraleggiamo]

I adore tea-lenght coats! 🤩 What a beautiful project!

[@delll372]

the fabric is so pretty!

[@sarahallegra6239]

I’m so excited for this!! It looks like it’s going to be GORGEOUS!

[@LadyDragonbane]

I've been wanting to make a similar coat in the blue version of this fabric so I'm definitely excited to see how yours will turn out!

[@tavaslone-young6470]

Your raincoat project is so exciting!

[@manicantsettleonausername6789]

Can't wait to see more of this project

[@maggierobertson2962]

I have an old trench that is much too big for me. You have inspired me to alter/flip it.

[@Sophia-ti6do]

Fellow Dutch-ie here, I would love to know where you bought the raincoat fabric. Very excited and curious how this project will turn out as I would love to make a similar raincoat myself. Zet hem op!

[@KirstieMorris]

Ok you’ve inspired me to make raincoats for my daughters…and maybe one for mama too! Really enjoying this project.

[@MsHedgehog]

I have bougth and used pretty cheap woven viscouse fabric to use as lining. It is not sold with that intent but comes in more interesting patterns than most lining fabric. And if the coat always is going to be worn with a belt you could have made it with a waist seam so the fabric puzzle went easier.

[@hollylanevintagetreasures]

Love this video! I love it too that this will take more than one video. Great idea, we will all be anticipating what will happen next!!! So fun!! Can not wait to see it completed!:)

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

Take care! I'm looking forward to seeing the outcome!

[@lolsous]

When we learned to sew at school we always had to trace with pen on the fabric and were never allowed to cut more than one layer of fabric at the time. Patterns didn't come with seam allowance so you also had to measure and trace that. We also had to copy the pattern (which came on large thicker paper) unto thin paper, cut that thin paper copy out, before even getting to the fabric. Now thinking about it, it's no wonder so many people/kids hated those classes...

[@dorisblazic1423]

Can't wait to see it finished. 😍

[@amyjernigan1299]

So excited Lucy!! It’s going to be so pretty! You are so talented!!

[@Noel.Chmielowiec]

Pink sparkly raincoat is something that will brighten many days! I hope it will turn out great. But looking at that winter coat it for sure will. I think I need winter coat in this style, because I have boxy one and while it's fine with slimmer things, I don't wear them that often (bought it because I liked that it was 80/20 wool/nylon with viscose lining, without any poliester that I absolutely hate and the reason was that my beloved 15 years old coat was too small and I needed something quickly, it was cold and wearing long sleeve top, 2 jumpers and thin jacket didn't work for too long. It still has good life in my mum's closet 😂) Shape like this would be way more useful. And the length is perfect too. Both as a winter coat and raincoat. I need to check this pattern out.

[@annekecaramin]

As someone who chronically buys too litte fabric because I somehow still think 2 meters is enough for everything after almost 15 years of sewing: if your fabric is going to be a squeeze, look at your pattern pieces and see what can be cut out of something else. Things like pocket bags, inside waistbands or some facings aren't going to be visible and can even be a way to add a fun little detail. I sometimes even get small pieces of beautiful printed cottons just to use them as pockets in basic jeans.

[@cakeeeetime]

Love this project! Please, take good care of yourself if you can.

[@CrownedLily]

Maybe you could try a drawstring in the hood?

[@melissaj4626]

It’s going to be fabulous! 💕✨

[@NellieChristopher]

This is a great project and I'm looking forward to following along! 😀💖🌟💃

[@queenebil]

My raincoat has a detachable hood and it works fine 🤷‍♀

[@Propercupoftea]

I love this project! Also your hair is growing so fast!! ❤

[@amaeve1950]

Thought on the belt. You could use a cute printed fabric for it? Horror of horrors, a floral printed tablecloth might work?

[@chelseamortensen6573]

Just FYI I've sewn raincoats before and in a woven fabric pinning it shouldn't be a problem. The pins will slide between threads and any hole should close back up completely when you remove the pins. Vinyl type fabric is a different story though! Don't ever pin that.

[@Loepsie]

Good to know, thanks!

[@patstoughton]

Just found your video. I think you are so cute and I love your enthusiasm over such a large project. I watch Bernadette Banner and she also tackles huge projects. This project should be so much fun.

[@conniemurdoch8528]

Also, with most raincoat fabric, the seams seal after you put it in the washer and dryer. The seams kind of close around the thread.

[@jasminv8653]

I don't think those fabrics should typically be tumble-dried....

[@conniemurdoch8528]

@@jasminv8653 the ones I’ve used tell you to run it through a laundry cycle for that specific purpose. They don’t recommend machine laundering as a rule but they do say what to do if the seams start to leak. Knowing your fabric and following the instructions can sometimes be surprising.

[@shelley_shelley_bonelley]

Love this project 🌨☂️please share with us the piano music in the background 🎶its wonderful!!

[@mishelle5912]

You could add an elastic in the front of the hood so you can pull it when it's windy

[@piyusarkar3065]

Don't forget the elastic on the wrist, or else watch or sleeve cuffs might get wet. Overlapping with snap buttons might work better, but there's no fabric left. And flaps to cover the pockets. And draw string for hoods probably.

[@MathPiHanan]

Did she ever say where she got the fabric from?

[@Celebrinthal]

This will be so beautiful 😍 I was thinking that maybe you don't need to make a bigger size because the fabric is much thinner... but this is probably just me overthinking as usual 😂 Can't wait to see how it turns out!

[@irenevalbuena6417]

A turquoise lining would have been cute too 🥰

[@honeyteababy]

The original coat is so gorgeous! I’ve been looking for something like that for ages, what is the style called?

[@jessicag630]

2:28 That's very nice fabric. Is it just called raincoat fabric? No other names or details of the material probably?

[@cynthig.p.7239]

That's lovely ! ❤ where i can get the patterns? I wanna make my own pretty raincoat! 🎉

[@janeeyre5615]

What a lovely project, so excited for the end result! 😍Also love your glasses, what brand are they? I've been looking for some new glasses for ages haha

[@Loepsie]

Thanks! They're Ottoto, I believe I got them through GlassesUSA.com 😊

[@janeeyre5615]

Thank you! :) @@Loepsie

[@missdella4990]

Rainsisters coats are extortionately overpriced 😩 I’ve been eyeing them off too! Could you link the fabric for us? Also do you use Etsy? There’s so many fabric choices on there

[@millemarie]

Hi, Lovely coat! What type of fabric is the pink sparkly fabric?

[@ritasemones9865]

Would doing French seams help the waterproofing?

[@TheElicest]

What is the fiber content of the material? Is it oil skin?

[@Yogeshvlog1437]

Hi how are you nice video ❤😊

[@Mrshyguy775]

Able to link to exactly that pink fabric? Thanks!

[@arialcofer4069]

Could you please link to where you got the fabric?

[@averymarshall6060]

You could tape the pattern down in future

[@cynthianance1121]

Where did you find the fabric for this project?

[@CharI0tte]

I'm looking to use this pattern, but the finished garment measurements have a huge difference in bust and waist size (bust is 25 cm bigger than the waist) so I'm in doubt on what size to trace. Does anyone have tips on this?

[@jadakowers590]

Always buy more fabric than you need.

[@foxxxybabyyy9729]

Where can I buy i want one

[@ohThaTairra]

hi Loepsie!!!🎉

[@rachelspencer9456]

🧡🧡🧡🧡🧡

[@alexandrasmith7682]

That winter coat is a perfect colour for you! I would call the pink fabric a sheen rather than glitter, the white lining is going to show splashes and mud very quickly. The fabric needed ironing before cutting. And your layout is wasting fabric. Pin in the seam allowances - remember your heels will see through the fabric! Not wanting to sound mean ..... My Grandmother raised me and she was a society tailoress .... I would rather help you because I dearly love to see a young woman sewing!

[@alexandrasmith7682]

"heels" ?????? Got to love autocorrect! "Needles"

[@raraavis7782]

Oh wow. I didn't even know, raincoats that aren't shapeless and ugly existed!

[@beepbopboop3221]

If your sealant doesn't work. Try bees wax.

[@leelo1739]

Where do you buy your fabric? =)

[@Loepsie]

Various Dutch webshops. I usually just google the material I'm looking for and try to find the best price 😊 Not loyal to any particular one!

[@sharonrussell7933]

Dusty heather color, all grown up.

[@claudiagonzalez8686]

Please sell a few pink glittering raincoats. I'm size M.

[@XSunnyHeartX]

Extra Large for me please 😊

[@jasminv8653]

Instead of demands, you could use the video as an inspiration to learn sewing and make one for yourself.

[@claudiagonzalez8686]

@@jasminv8653 😒 salty.

[@luciatat4084]

I doubt she has time and can sew to sell since she already sews for herself and has a channel on youtube. I am sewing for myself as a hobby and I know how much work and time goes into making one single garment, especially sewing at home.