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Sewing With Wool - The Classic Peacoat Pattern Hack

Hi Everyone! In part 4 we switch things up a bit and experiment with a new pattern hack. This design idea simplifies the coat with a streamlined back removing the pleated section. Now, I know this is one of the cutest design elements, but maybe you'd like a simple coat for every day or a coat that works for a boy doll too! This hack is easy to do, follow along and watch the process, then you can try it out on your own!

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Sewing With Wool - The Piccadilly Peacoat Sew Along Part 2

Hi Everyone! In part 3 we continue the Peacoat sew-along. In this section we take a look at sewing the linging and then finishing up the coat! 

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Sewing With Wool - The Piccadilly Peacoat Sew Along Begins!

Hi Everyone! We're super excited to kick off the Piccadilly Peacoat sew-along! This coat is such a cute scaled down replica of a real peacoat. It has many pattern pieces and so many great design details. I encourage you to read through the pattern and watch the videos thoroughly to be sure you're catching all the important notes and details!

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Sewing With Wool Fabric - Topic Overview and Types of Fabric

Hi Everyone! Welcome to the warm & cozy topic of Sewing With Wool Fabrics! Wool is a beautiful natural fabric and can be used to create a variety of items so hopefully you didn’t just cringe when I mentioned sewing with it! I think many people steer clear of wool because it is unfamiliar and can be a bit pricey, but the nice thing about working at the smaller scale is that you need very little fabric to make something totally amazing!

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