I'm so excited that it's back from testing and good to go! If you follow my blog, you'll know that each time I release a pattern I have a free giveaway competition, so here we go...
The jacket is reversible (what else would you expect from me?!), with wide sleeves and a more cropped fit than my double breasted coat. It fastens to one side of the chest with two buttons and has a asymetrical collar. The pattern includes sizes 18m / 2T and 3T/4T and the generous cut and rolled up contrast sleeves mean the jacket will get plenty of wear. In fact, I tried it on my childminder's daughter (who is thin and wears a 7/8 yr) and it fit like a super cute swing coat with cropped sleeves and hitting at the waist.
The tutorial is eight full-colour pages, with very detailed step-by-step instructions and sewing tips. I would rate it advanced beginner / intermediate, although the cutting layout is a bit tricky because of it being asymetrical and reversible.
If you want a chance to win this pattern, just leave a comment on this post (make sure to include your email address if I can't contact you through Blogger). As I'm hoping Steven will take me away for my 30th birthday this summer (hint, hint), suggestions for a weekend break from the UK would be greatly appreciated...
I'll use Randomizer to chose a winner on Friday! 
Enter me please! Sorry, no tips on where to go, unless you want to spend your weekend in the US.
ReplyDeleteMy favourite place for a weekend break would be the Yorkshire coast - you could go to Whitby, Robin Hoods Bay, and then stop in York for tea and scones at Betty's Tea Rooms.
ReplyDeleteHello, would love to receive your pattern as I know my little girl would look gorgeous in that coat. If you want to get away from the UK, then how about a weekend in Bruges? Easy to get to by train from Brussels, great beer, small enough to explore and get to know over a weekend, charming and plenty of chocolate!
ReplyDeleteHmmm... I'm in the Midwestern US, so this is probably far away for a weekend trip. But I would suggest Salzburg in Austria. Sure, they have all that Sound of Music stuff, but it is just such a lovely place on it's own. I think I left my heart there.
ReplyDeleteI have no real concept of travel time for Europe, so this may be too far also. But you should go if you get the chance.
P.S. Do you still need 5T/6 testers for your other coat pattern? I missed that post originally.
Jst spotted this jacket over at tinywhitedaisies, absolutely love it!!
ReplyDeletePlease put my name in the 'hat' for a chance to win.
Bideford in Devon is very nice, the children and I had a fabulous time at the sheep farm there (or were you thinking more romantic), York is pretty at this time of year (lots of daffies), personally anywhere with seasdie is good too? Rambling now, sorry!
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Lovely giveaway! I'm always on the look out for things to make for my little niece. As for ideas for weekends away, my faves would be Holkam estate on beautiful Norfolk coast but some lovely craft shops too as you will also need some presents! Grey Cottage in Lee bay (http://www.leebay.co.uk/grey_cottage.htm). Its really beautiful and Julia is a great cook. Or Portmerion Hotel for a fancy and eccentric treat (where the Prisoner was filmed but also home to the china). Ghent is lovely too, a smaller version of Bruges, with some fad design and folklore museums. I think I need a weekend away too!
ReplyDeleteThat should be fab! And I forgot, I'm having a giveaway too so do pop over if you want to join in.
ReplyDeleteSuch a great jacket! I'd recommend anywhere in Devon or Cornwall for a break - I'm going to Devon for a week in May and I can't wait.
ReplyDeleteI'd love to win your pattern. Any chance of scaling it up for an adult?
ReplyDeleteLove the coat, and would LOVE to have the pattern...
ReplyDeleteI love this coat and would love to be entered into the drawing.
ReplyDeleteA weekend getaway for your 30th sounds divine! As an Austin, Texas resident I really have no great suggestions for you other than make sure it involves lots of great food and alcohol. Oh, pampering would be lovely, too. Have fun!
I have no vacation tips as I am in the US and have never been to the UK. But I do hope that your dh takes you somewhere fun for your 30th. For my 30th last year we didn't get to do anything spectacular because I had just given birth to my son the week before. Way too tired to do anything at that point! But ! got the best gift ever! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for giving away the pattern. I love your coats!
Hi, could I enter for the giveaway please! The jacket is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteParis would make a great weekend break - Eurostar is very cheap, quick and comfortable, and it's such a lovely place.
Lovely idea for a giveaway!
ReplyDeleteHow about coming down to sunny Brighton!
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ReplyDeleteUmm, but I'm no help with vacations, sorry. Have fun though.
LOVE your patterns! Please put my name in the "hat" :) I have to second Butterfly Sparkle and say Paris for a weekend getaway.
ReplyDeleteHow about Alnwick in Northumberland? Beautiful coast and not too far for you?! Would love to win a pattern for my best friend to have a go - we've been adoring your coats and her little girl would look ace in one!
ReplyDeletesorry but no tips where to go from me :( unless you want to visit Windsor, The Queen and Legoland... but I love this pattern and would love to try...
ReplyDeleteOOooo ooooo come to Kent for the 'makey do', Canerbury is gorgeous, daytrips to France, kitsch seaside, come on July 11th, you know you want too! Then hopefully you'll be able to see Anna in her Jacket!
ReplyDeleteWe love going to Edinburgh and also to Glasgow. Another favourite is the Lake District. I'm sure where ever you go you'll have a fab time.
ReplyDeleteHi! I just came here after seeing your coats on Craftster, and wow, a giveaway! I would love to have this pattern, and if I don't win it this way, I will certainly be buying it. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteI have so many favourite places in the UK. Broadway nr gloucestershier. Or Bath, I love it there too.
ReplyDeleteOla, ok, fingers crossed! Somewhere in the UK, hmm, I've got very fond memories of the lake district - poetic, rambly and beautiful. North Wales too is quite stunning. Depends what you like. For a fun city break, I'd second Brighton - so fun and funky. Outside of the British Isles? What's your nearest airport? Do ryan air fly from there? They are having a £10 sale and they go to Croatia, Poland and other interesting places. Most fave place in the UK - gotta be Cornwall - a different world.
ReplyDeletePlease enter me too! Hmm, tips for weekend away...Lewes is lovely.
ReplyDeleteOoooh yes, put me in the hat for that!
ReplyDeleteI'd recommend Gothenburg for a cracking weekend break. It's only a couple of hours away by plane, really beautiful, full of lovely people and lots of herring at breakfast! Oh and the art gallery alone is worth the flight.
This coat is gorgeous and my niece would look lovely in it so please enter me in your giveaway.
ReplyDeleteBarcelona is a fabulous place to go for the weekend.
Ohh I LOVE your coat patterns! I hope I win this one!
ReplyDeleteLaura MacNeil
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Please add me!!! I am in the US as well. Have fun and party hard!!!
ReplyDeletekristy_glanton@yahoo.com
A flight across the Atlantic might be too far for Mother's Day, but the South Shore of Nova Scotia will be beauitful in May.
ReplyDeleteHi, I'd love to win!
ReplyDeleteAmsterdam is a good place to go, or Brussels.
email is louiz_hutchings(at)yahoo(dot)co(dot)uk
Pretty much all of Canada is lovely in the summertime.
ReplyDeleteamaryllis_wings@yahoo.ca
pick me, pick me dear and beloved randomizer!!!
ReplyDeleteno suggestions on the weekend getaway unless you'd like to venture to the states for a looooong weekend ;)
I hope I win :) Well, if you would like a trip to the US, Florida is having nice weather right now. Or, what about a cruise?
ReplyDeleteI hear that CT in August is lovely!
ReplyDeleteIt' s a beautiful coat... like all the ones you've posted on craftster...
ReplyDeleteyou can come in Normandie, it's not so far from you, and it's very nice.
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Oh, please pick me! I ADORE this coat! I love this pattern!
ReplyDeleteWhere to go for a vacation? I wish I knew, I haven't been on one since my honeymoon 7 years ago! Good luck!