Thursday, January 6, 2011

A Coat Fit For a Princess....

The month of December was filled with so many wonderful events.  One special event was my niece's baby shower. 
 She was having a baby girl and I could hardly wait to make something special and very GIRLY!
I headed over to JoAnn Fabrics.

Look what I found.... And it's Leopard!


I found a polar fleece fabric in a Berry color with matching lining that had a flannel backing.
  That will keep the "Little Sweetie" warm. 
 The best part is the leopard fur.


Here's the pattern I selected. 
You can see more information about the pattern HERE.


 Being that I had two boys I never got the chance
 to make any sweet clothes for a girl.

 I could hardly wait to start sewing it.


Ready to see the finished coat?

 I just loved the way it came out
and could hardly wait until the shower to give it to her.


The pattern had pink rosettes but I thought the cream rosettes would look nice with the red. It made it look much more like a holiday coat for the Christmas season. 



The pattern called for snaps to close the coat. 
 I just didn't want to put silver snaps on the coat. 
 I wanted it to have a "couture look". 
 Don't you just love the Internet? 
I googled "How to cover snaps with fabric"

 BINGO  I found lots of info.

 I used THESE directions.
  It worked great and it was pretty easy to do. 
I just had to take my time.


I think this gives it a finished looked
 and makes it look like a custom coat.


This was a fun project and my niece loved the coat. 
 Little Baby Isabella Maria was born Christmas Day.
  What a wonderful Christmas Gift. 
I can't wait till next Christmas when she wears her new leopard coat. I also make her a "Baby's First Year" Book. 
The book was definitely girly and had lots of glitter. 
Can't wait to share that  project with you in my next post.
I'll be linking up to....
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16 comments:

  1. Loui♥January 7, 2011 at 12:34 AM

    Sherry!!
    how adorable!!
    the little coat and hat is truly a work of love and befitting a princess!
    so beautiful!
    love it.. I know little Isabella will have a closet of 'cotoure' clothes from her adoring Auntie!
    Warmest hugs..
    Loui♥

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  2. WobiSobiJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:37 AM

    Oh My Word! So cute I want one for me!!! Beautiful job.

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  3. SueannJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    That coat is absolutely gorgeous!! Oh my!!!!!!! I just love it! So well made. It is couture!! Can't wait to see it on her.
    I know, I have to wait a year...!! Ha!
    Hugs
    SueAnn

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  4. Kathy @ Creative Home ExpressionsJanuary 7, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    That coat is adorable, Sherry! You did a fantastic job! I always envy those that can sew so well. Even when I follow a pattern I always wind up messing it up, so any clothing I used to do was very {very} simple stuff. I recently won a pattern from Lou Lynn's blog {and bought another and some fabric} to try again and make a few things for my new granddaughter. My daughter will do it with me ~ she has more of a talent for sewing clothes!

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  5. TraciJanuary 7, 2011 at 12:02 PM

    It's absolutely ADORABLE!!!! What a wonderful gift. The coat & the baby!!

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  6. Retail Therapy LoungeJanuary 7, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    wow - you are talented!
    Hello!

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    Carol

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  7. AndreaJanuary 7, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    Wow!! You never cease to AMAZE me!!! L.O.V.E. the red and leopard together!! It's so beautiful!!

    Sewing is one talent that I wish I possessed! I'm green with envy over people that can sew!!!

    ~Loves~

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  8. DIY Crush BlogJanuary 9, 2011 at 9:01 AM

    Love this coat!! Come and link it up on my LET'S SEW linky every Wednesday!

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  9. GwendolynKayJanuary 9, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    Oh my! What a beautiful and charming coat and hat for your little Isabella. She will be very chic indeed when she wears it.
    Gwenny

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  10. Carrie @ Dittle DattleJanuary 9, 2011 at 7:53 PM

    I'm swooning over your talent!

    I would be honored to have you add it to my blog party

    Amaze Me Monday Blog Party

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  11. Miss CharJanuary 9, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    What little girl wouldn't look perfect in this little coat. I love your choice of color and pattern.

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  12. UnknownJanuary 10, 2011 at 7:50 AM

    Oh my gosh! This is sooo awesomely adorable! I love it.. hope you will share with my Pink Hippo Party @ http://pinkapotamus.blogspot.com/2011/01/pink-hippo-party-11.html

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  13. Debbie-Dabble Blog and A Debbie-Dabble ChristmasJanuary 10, 2011 at 8:12 AM

    WOW!! What a fantastically cute outfit!!
    What a great job!!

    Hugs,
    Debbie

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  14. Anne MaskellJanuary 10, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    You did a fabulous job on this coat and hat! Your niece will look adorable in them!
    http://www.amaskellantics.com/

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  15. CreationsForEleanorJanuary 11, 2011 at 11:23 PM

    I bought this pattern last year for my daughter and have been looking for a good fleece. You have totally inspired me, I just love it. Now I know what I might be doing this weekend! Thanks so much for sharing!

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  16. AnonymousJanuary 13, 2011 at 12:59 AM

    oh i love it, it looks better than the pattern!

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