A New York City lawyer learning to sew (mainly for work) in her non-billable time using fabrics made from natural fibers in an effort to reduce the impact on the environment from our fashion waste. Coat is generally based on Size 8 of New Look 6299 Pattern. Collar is from McCall’s M5525 Pattern. Pockets are from Vintage Simplicity 6532. For additional videos on the Vintage Simplicity Dresses - and
The back dress I’m wearing -
Cost per garment is rounded up to the nearest higher $0.50.
Wool coat: 2.5 yards of 62” 100% wool herringbone fabric from moodfabrics.com at $18/yard. 2 yards of 62” 100% wool suiting fabric from moodfabrics.com at $10.79/yard (on sale). 12 bone buttons from Amazon.com for $9.99 (plus one recycled plastic button under the collar). Total cost of garment = $77.
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