I have a strange attraction to things that are possibly so ugly I think they’re amazing! I have a pair of embroidered shoes that definitely fit this category and I have a feeling this coat is one of those things, but no one is game to tell me. The making of this coat was a ‘meant to be’ moment.
A friend of mine gave me some old woollen blankets and there was something about the pumpkin and teal combo that I was drawn to. That same week, I went to the library and found a stack of old Burdastyle magazines in the freebie pile. I snapped them up quick smart! I remember borrowing the magazine ages ago and thinking that the coat looked so nice and comfy. When I saw it again, I knew I had to give it a go.
The pattern is from Burdastyle 11/2010 and is meant to be made from Loden, but I thought that a nice old blanket would work just as well. The original is very over-sized and since I’m not as much of a coat hanger as the model I made mine smaller by cutting the smallest size and omitting the seam allowance. I also shorted the sleeves by about 5cm (2″) as they look crazy long in the original picture. I also think it could do with some waist shaping, so I might play with it a little bit more. I want to add a button too. It has in-seam pockets, which I almost didn’t put on, but hubby said I should and I’m glad he did because my hands are always in them.
Hubby was great and helped me lay out the pattern pieces so that I could match up the blanket pattern symmetrically and try to stick to just one blanket. I was given two of these, so there’s still a possibility for more experimenting. Anyone else thinking matching pants? 😉
Cirque Du Bebe says
I do like your blanket coat. What about a matching beret? And your photos are making me want to move somewhere with autumn leaves and drink hot chocolates.
thingsforboys says
A beret would be cool! Come down to Melbourne, Sophie. It’s not that far away 😉 Our next door neighbour has an enormous oak tree so the driveway is always covered with leaves.
Dara Weyna says
I love it…orange and teal are one of my fave combinations. You look adorable in it. Great score!
thingsforboys says
thanks Dara!
Leti says
This coat is absolutely gorgeous! Wow! I’m so impressed that you made it from an old blanket! And the colour fits autumn so perfectly it seems like it was just meant to be. Love it!
loli.loli.ame says
…i just died! i need this, looking up pattern now but i just don’t know if i can find an awesome blankie or fabric like this…
thingsforboys says
You’ll have to come visit me in Melbourne some time and I’ll give you the second blanket. It would be awesome to know there were 2 of these in the world!
Anonymous says
I think it turned out beautiful, I love the colors and style and you look so happy in it! I’m all about loving slightly ugly yet incredibly awesome textiles and colors.
Elizabeth W says
I love this! I was just ogling Michael Kors’ blanket coats on Pinterest. I may have to give it a try. Thank you!
thingsforboys says
Oh, I didn’t know he had some…going to pinterest now. Thanks!
Claire says
Abby, stop worrying your coat looks amazing…..great score with the blanket. You look great in the coat and I think the trick to wearing something that’s a bit left of field is having the confidence and an ” I don’t care what everyone else thinks I love i” attitude………
Cirque Du Bebe’s idea of a matching beret is spot on, or maybe one knitted/crocheted in that gorgeous teal colour.
I have serious blanket envy, hehe……… No doubt you’ll get plenty of wear out of it at the moment !!
CLaire :}
Jo says
I love it – really lovely shape and great colours. And hey, what’s not to love about walking around in a blanket when it’s this cold. And again… Damn, you’ve added to my ‘to do’ list 😉
Laura says
That looks fantastic, really stylish and the colours are perfect for autumn and winter. The fit is lovely on you. Will we see more garments for you after this lucky find in the library?
thingsforboys says
I managed to score 4 Burdastyles and there’s quite a few things in them that look good, so I’m sure you’ll be seeing more.
Laura@OurWeeFarm says
Oh wow, it looks amazing!
blissfulsewing says
This is awesome!
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Janelle @ Emmaline says
Abby, I had to find this post as you mentioned it in your email. I love this! I would love to try it too, and I would definitely try a button or two. This would be perfect when I get home to Canada. Great job!
db56a4d6-cc89-11e1-b91b-000bcdcb2996 says
Any chance you would make me one if I payed??? I absolutely love the style but have no artsy skills at all. Let me know!!!
thingsforboys says
Send me an email through my contact page 🙂
Jenny Young says
Oh wow this is awesome! Thanks for linking to my recycled round-up… do you mind in my next one if I feature it and use one of your pictures? … Now I just have to find some other uses for old woollen blankets … actually I have done a few myself already… and will search pinterest for more… Well done you!
laurie crop says
SUPER cute!! very retro and chic!!I love the color combo too, unusual and def a conversation starter!!
Steve says
Hi, spotted a couple of woolen blankets in a op shop the wifw works in and thought I could make some cloths out of them. Google a appropriate term and up you pop. Much more stylish then the capote/monk jackets others seemed to go for. Now to learn too sew. Pity they didn’t teach that at a all boys school.
Steve
abby says
Never too late to learn! Best of luck with your sewing adventures.
Andrea Vippond says
unfortunately I can’t find the pattern on the link. Any chance you happen to know the name of it? #jacketenvy
abby says
by the looks of it they no longer have the back catalog of patterns online that they used to. The pattern is in their November 2010 magazine if you’re able to track it down.
abby says
searching further, I found the pattern online here on their uk site:
https://www.burdastyle.uk/gabardine-jacket-11-2010-133a
Vicki says
Sadly this link no longer works now too.
I sent them a email to see about purchasing the pattern, it’s sooo cute and I must have one lol
Abby says
I think it is this, though without a picture it’s not a very helpful link.
https://www.burdastyle.uk/gabardine-jacket-11-2010.html