thank you & the project coat
I could kiss every single one of you. Thank you so much for your freezing suggestions. I am going to sit down this weekend and pick through recipes and websites and make a menu plan. I'm planning on Monday for my prepare-a-thon day, so maybe Tuesday I'll let you know what I made and perhaps post a nice consolidated list of recipes and resources. Thanks again!
And the coat. Ah yes. I saw this coat at the Anthropologie website (via Erin) and I have been a little obsessed with it. I'm glad I swiped the photo (which they seem to encourage these days!) because it seems to be gone already- it didn't get very good fit reviews. It is so stinkin' cute! As I do with lots of expensive clothing items, I thought, "I could probably do that."
I ran across a coat at a thrift store in St. Louis. It's a little bit swing-ish, wool from Saks, has a nice big collar, and was under $10. My sweet mother-in-law looked at me a little sideways and said, "You don't really want that, do you? It's an old lady coat!" I explained that it's a project coat. And she should just wait and see.
I looked through our stash of old wool sweaters and found some that might work for the sleeves. I also think I'll go buy some new buttons for it. It may not be exactly the same style or color, but I have high hopes.
Whatcha think? Will it be cute?!
Comments
I was digging that Anthro coat, too. Are you shortening the wool coat's sleeves? I really like the shoulder detail on your coat.
Posted by: amy h | December 4, 2009 2:56 PM
oh gosh, alicia. i love it as is. and with knit sleeves? awesome. i don't know if it's the practical choice, but i think one of those ivory sweaters would be gorgeous with it.
enjoy the weekend!
Posted by: tara thayer | December 4, 2009 3:07 PM
If you can do that, I will be so impressed! I think it is a super-cool idea. I love recycling! Good luck!
Posted by: carrie turner | December 4, 2009 6:33 PM
you can totally do this and it is going to be awesome. can't wait to see!
Posted by: erin | December 5, 2009 7:00 AM
a brilliant idea - love to see the finished product.
Posted by: Ramona | December 5, 2009 9:25 AM
Well, I think you can do it, and it will look nice.
Hurry up, I want to see the tree pictures! I love your holiday tree ideas, and think they are sooooo beautiful!
Posted by: susan dando | December 5, 2009 5:44 PM
great project! I think it'll look great, I love that grey wool - definately potential!
Posted by: hanna | December 5, 2009 8:20 PM
I am delurking to say: I love it! The coat is going to be perfect. I think the white cable knit would be a good choice.
Posted by: Lavina Dee | December 6, 2009 3:24 PM
I'm kind of digging the old lady coat as is, but yes I think it's going to be awesome (even more awesome with big vintage buttons). :)
Posted by: Dani | December 6, 2009 3:37 PM
Oh yes! I think it's lovely, and what a fun project it will be.
Posted by: Sara | December 6, 2009 11:45 PM
What kind of sewing machine do you use? I love your projects, but seriously doubt my little machine could handle any of that. I'm in the market...
Posted by: ellie | December 11, 2009 9:13 AM