Sunday, September 25, 2011

McCall's 5525 - Ponte Knit

The McCall's Trench Coat
Which I have made twice before.  Most recently in a gorgeous teal, see review here and blog post here then I made it back in March 2008, see review here and blog post here.

My latest version is for me.  Lynne and I talk about Cabi Canary quite a bit and she was so excited about the entire Ponte collection.  I liked many of the items and had purchased 3 yards of gray ponte from Fabricmart a couple of weeks ago.  My intention was for a cardigan and a simple skirt, well plans change.  Lynne is going to make the trench coat and said she was looking at this McCall's pattern for her version.  Her enthusiasm was contagious and I fell on the Ponte Trench Coat bandwagon. 
Cabi Canary
I have been reading several fashion magazines and looking online for inspiration and this trench coat look instead of a jacket is seen many places.
Ann Taylor Loft

pinterest


So the information.  I made a size 10, a size smaller than my normal jacket size.  I ended up taking the jacket in more on the side seams, shoulder seams, underarms and top of sleeves. I kept trying on this jacket and heading to the mirror to see what I needed to do for fitting.  I wanted this jacket on the slimmer side, as it looked in the Cabi picture

  My advice would be if using a Ponte knit, go down a size.  I did not line this jacket due to the  many size adjustments I made after some of the construction was complete.  I felt I could not even come close to getting the lining to be the correct size,  so I used some black knit and finished the facings
Here is the ponte on my dressform


Here on me


I will style it quite differently - just came home and put on the Ponte trench for pictures.  

I do think this is a piece I will wear quite a bit and will be a nice addition to my closet.

Thanks Lynne, can't wait to see yours.

29 comments:

  1. Lori - it's fabulous! What a wonderful make. It will be a great addition to your closet for many years. g

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  2. Very nice I love the idea of a Ponte knit coat. I'm sure you will get your moneys worth out of this one.

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  3. I'm taking a class on sewing trench coats right now and many of the students are using the McCall's pattern. The ponte version is a real win!

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  4. Your ponte-trench is a real winner. Flattering, trendy, and comfortable! Great idea.

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  5. that`s a good idea - looks comfortable and I presume this will be much easier to iron and care for. perfect !

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  6. Love your trench! A very inspiring piece - I love the wearability of Ponte.

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  7. Great looking trench - and I bet it's very comfortable to wear. What a wonderful idea to use a Ponte. It looks very chic and elegant, especially in that lovely shade of grey.

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  8. LOVE IT!!!! I'm so jumping on your band wagon!!! Thanks for the inspiration. :-)

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  9. Looks great- Love it!

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  10. Love it Lori. Great colour and style. I jumped on the ponte bandwagon last year and I have those same Cabi photos saved to my computer as inspiration. Thanks for all the sizing advice too. So far most of my ponte/DK jackets are store bought but I have lots in flat fabric form too. ;)

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  11. Very stylish and so versatile. I love it!

    Lynda in LV

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  12. Lori, it's awesome! I'm so curious to know about the weight of your ponte...and I'm also very excited to make one of my own!
    Nicely done!

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  13. Cute jacket! I picked up some ponte this weekend, gray and navy, to make a color-blocked dress. Love the trench idea.

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  14. I haven't thought of using Ponte for a Trench, but wow--that turned out to be fantastic. Gray is the new best neutral of the year. Good choice, Lori.

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  15. Looooove your trench and have noticed that ponte knit is the trend this year.

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  16. What an interesting twist on a trench coat style jacket; using a ponte. It totally works. I love that you have made it in a neutral gray color. It will be so versatile. Nice job!

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  17. Beautiful trench! You're right - you'll definitely get lots of wear out of this.

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  18. I'd never think of using a ponte knit for this, but it is so beautiful. You used regular ponte - right, not ponte roma?

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  19. Anonymous7:56 AM

    It looks great on you. I'm sure you'll love the soft comfy ponte.
    Beth Conky

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  20. I love that. I would have never thought of using ponte knit for a coat, but it looks fantastic!!

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  21. Really great jacket, Lori. Looks high-end RTW.

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  22. Wow Lori! Nice job. You're coat made me think of this
    http://www.theglamourai.com/2011/09/grazia.html

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  23. You did a great job on the jacket. I bet you will wear it a lot. I really liked CAbi's ponte knit line, but they didn't fit me all that great. You saved a lot of money by doing it yourself! I was thinking of buying some ponte knit and making similar work pants for what they had in their Fall line.

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  24. What an awesome idea! Your jacket looks great. I'm supposed to go to a Cabi party on Wednesday.

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  25. I would never have thought to make a trench pattern up in a ponte knit, but the result is simply brilliant!

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  26. I love making coats and skirts from ponte knits. It move well and is a dream to sew. Love the coat your made.

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  27. Anonymous10:33 AM

    Love your version of this Trench! I am in the middle of making the long view of this pattern. Hung up on getting the right buttons at the moment.

    Linda T

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  28. What a great idea and a wonderful result! Love that you made it in the new hot color for the season!!!

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  29. Love it! Wondering if the ponte you used is 100% poly or if it is a blend with lycra, or a blend with cotton, poly and lycra. It is so hard to buy fabric without being able to touch it.

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