This is a wonderful pattern! Where I live, it is incredibly cold in winter, but a loose-fitting garment like this can be layered over any coat to help insulate. I would add a hidden tie belt inside the coat for this reason. Maybe the scraps could make a hat? Normally when we are out in the deep-freeze, we don’t care how we look, but now we can look simply fabulous in these wonderful blanket wraps. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦…
ah so cool to hear - and yes, I'm about to make a snood from one of the scraps of mine! It's also useful to hang onto the scraps for making repairs if needed too (as can be needed sometimes when working with vintage fabrics) 🥰 ✨
Love this so much. I have a heirloom blanket from my parents who have passed away. This will be a perfect way to repurpose and use as I wrap myself in the warmth of memories.
Probably the best sewing demonstration I’ve watched. I’m a beginner and I think I could manage this. Your thorough and clear instructions are impeccable. Thank you 😊
I love how detailed your instructions are! You talk about all the little things that are not usually mentioned, like how to do the darts and the nice hem.
Coolest coats ever! Thank you for making this tutorial. You are crystal clear in the way you explain, and the instruction is easy to follow for anyone.
OMG, I LOVE THIS COAT/Jacket and how you designed it to fit together! 👍🏼❤️😉 THANK YOU! I love how you teach without any waisted time! L❤VE. I love the stitch from your overlocker.
New subscriber here. Love you're directions. I especially like the content, no intrusive music and your calm speaking manner. I look forward too making this.
Your tips are really great! The one thing I would say, regarding using old blankets, otherwise known as vintage, is that the fibers may have already degraded to the point where some areas may fall apart part after washing from normal use when it’s made into a garment. I only know this, after having worked at a museum one summer when I was in college, where I assisted the repair department with vintage clothing. It was something that they talked about a lot and it is always stuck with me.
Agree with other comments-super straightforward and well explained tutorial! I am sure that this won’t be my last blanket coat! Now on the lookout for a blanket like your shorter jacket-it is stunning!! Thank you so much!
I love this pattern , I cut my coat with the blanket stitch trim running down the edge of the collar. I’m confused now that I may have done this wrong, however I’m thinking as long as you have a rectangle left after the sleeves are cut it doesn’t matter. I’m up to coat number 6. Your pattern is so easy and I have fallen in love with wool. Thank you so much.
Yes that's right! You can have the blanket stitch at the collar or hem - just whichever you like the look of best on the individual blanket 🥰 that's so cool you've made 6!! 😱 😍 💕 love that 🙃 ✨
Ah so glad it all makes sense! The pattern has 2 size options which are both quite flexible - if you check the images in the pattern listing there's a full size chart you can check against your own measurements 🙃 💕 sashastarlight.etsy.com/uk/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video
@Sasha Starlight I made the jacket right after receiving the pattern. This is an excellent pattern. Great instructions and I love the style. If you are hesitating to order - don't!! Thank you so much!!
Hi Sasha 😊 I just purchased your coat pattern. I wanted to know the exact measurements of the original jacket on the mannequin . That is the exact style of coat I want to make. It is absolutely beautiful 😍 Thank you☺️
Hi Kim - sorry for the slow response! For pattern help it's always best to message me on Etsy as I get back to everyone there within 24hrs. The short jacket with the tassles or the long pastel one? If you have a watch of the chapter 'Choose Blanket' I give the measurements for both blankets/coats 🥰 ✨
Wow you are a fantastic teacher and your design is great! I want to purchase your pattern but could you help me add a hood to the shawl collar? I just want to pull the collar up over my head, it doesn’t need to be tailored or anything perfect.
ah thank you! I did have another customer add a hood - what I would say is it will look most polished 'grown on' to the pattern piece and you will need an extra large blanket to account for it. I'm always super happy to help with hacks/alts to my patterns - if you message me on Etsy I get back to everyone there within 24hrs 🥰 ✨
I bought a blanket of the minimum size because of the colors which I really like and because it seams quite difficult to find one as your rainbow one 😂😂 I already did one coat using your pattern (which is amazing!!) with a larger one blanket and I gifted it as a Xmas present to a close friend and...she doesn't stop telling me how she loves it!! Now this one's for myself and... I have tassels on the shorter side... struggling, but there's no other way than cut it this way to have them on the collar...suggestions?
Hi Laura! I used the shorter side of the rainbow blanket as I wanted to use the tassles at the collar & there wasn't a lot of difference between the 2 lengths on that one. I'd advise the best thing to do is to drape the blanket around your shoulders in the 2 directions with the top turned back like the collar will be to get an idea of the final effect 🙃 Also just to add - for the fastest response for pattern help I get back to messages within about 12hrs max on Etsy so do feel free to message me if you'd like any more guidance 🥰 ✨
I used a quilt in the live sew-along I did for this design ! You can watch the replay here: ua-cam.com/video/0R3s4WpMGRU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SashaStarlight The method is the same though 🥰 ✨
they're cloth markers by a brand called 'Hancocks' - you can get them on Amazon in the UK but you may have to Google the brand for the best option in your region 🙃 💕
It's the type of hole punch that's used in book binding - sooooo much better than the ones made for patterns! Tip picked up from a pattern cutter I trained with years ago 👌 💕
It's this type - www.wellmadetools.co.uk/hand-r-premium-japanese-6-tips-screw-hole-punch-smooth-mechanism-for-effortless-hole-punching?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_mgRo0D0iP0_47At4PmNMCD05sykTXALt77Dkmi98v7GR0gOHJuCuwaAnDEEALw_wcB
I love the blanket coats but I don't understand how you are able to get your machine to sew through two layers of blanket. My machine wouldn't even sew through an old worn out towel. Do you have a special industrial machine?
Mine is an industrial but a lot of domestic machines can handle heavy cloth as well - although not all! If you're looking for a beefier machine on a budget I'd recommend a vintage Singer era 50s-70s or similar - the internal parts in those are solid metal, they're always repairable & are able to sew through anything! 👌 ✨
Etsy is my only sales platform at the moment, here's the link again: sashastarlight.etsy.com/uk/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video 🥰 ✨
Please continue doing these. You're so comprehensive and clear, with polished garment designs. Love these so much!
ah what a lovely comment to read thank you 🙃 so cool to hear you're enjoying the designs 🥰 ✨
A video that actually explains how to print and put together a pdf pattern!! thank you!
This is a wonderful pattern! Where I live, it is incredibly cold in winter, but a loose-fitting garment like this can be layered over any coat to help insulate. I would add a hidden tie belt inside the coat for this reason. Maybe the scraps could make a hat? Normally when we are out in the deep-freeze, we don’t care how we look, but now we can look simply fabulous in these wonderful blanket wraps. Blessings from Canada 🇨🇦…
ah so cool to hear - and yes, I'm about to make a snood from one of the scraps of mine! It's also useful to hang onto the scraps for making repairs if needed too (as can be needed sometimes when working with vintage fabrics) 🥰 ✨
Love this so much. I have a heirloom blanket from my parents who have passed away. This will be a perfect way to repurpose and use as I wrap myself in the warmth of memories.
Oh what a lovely idea Stacy 💕 hope the project turned out well and is bringing you some joy and comfort 🥰 ✨
What a great idea. Always a warm HUG from your parents.❤
Probably the best sewing demonstration I’ve watched. I’m a beginner and I think I could manage this. Your thorough and clear instructions are impeccable. Thank you 😊
that's so lovely to hear - thank you for taking the time to let me know! 🙃 ✨
I love how detailed your instructions are! You talk about all the little things that are not usually mentioned, like how to do the darts and the nice hem.
Ah that's so encouraging to hear, thank you 🙃 ✨
What a fantastic tutorial! I’ve always wanted to try a zero waste pattern. Guess who is going to looking for an old blanket!
Yay glad you enjoyed and hope the blanket hunt went well! 😍 ✨
Coolest coats ever! Thank you for making this tutorial. You are crystal clear in the way you explain, and the instruction is easy to follow for anyone.
ah that's so lush to hear & I'm glad you enjoyed the process 🥰 ✨
I really like how you tell exactly the sitting length and width. For a true beginner this is gold information.. thank you thank you
ah that's such helpful feedback to know, thank you! 🤩 💕
I saw this on Tiktok last night and I've already ordered a blanket off ebay to make it, I just hope my sewing machine will be up to it!
Late to see this - it turned out so great! 😍✨
Excellent tutorial, I will be tuning in for more!!!
Ah thank you that's lush to hear, see you again soon 💕
Absolutely inspired!!!! Please excuse me while I roam the charity shops for blankets 🎉❤
Ah yay! Best of luck on your hunt 👌 💕
I’m excited my next project for next month! Thank you for inspiring me! New sewer here ;)
Oooh exciting! How are you getting on? 😍✨
OMG, I LOVE THIS COAT/Jacket and how you designed it to fit together! 👍🏼❤️😉 THANK YOU! I love how you teach without any waisted time! L❤VE. I love the stitch from your overlocker.
Thank you Renda! Glad you enjoyed the video style - I'm still very much finding my feet with it! 🙃💕
New subscriber here. Love you're directions. I especially like the content, no intrusive music and your calm speaking manner. I look forward too making this.
so lovely to hear that feedback! Thank you & welcome 🙃 💕
These coats look amazing and the tutorial is fab
Ah thank you Ailish 🙃💕
Your tips are really great! The one thing I would say, regarding using old blankets, otherwise known as vintage, is that the fibers may have already degraded to the point where some areas may fall apart part after washing from normal use when it’s made into a garment. I only know this, after having worked at a museum one summer when I was in college, where I assisted the repair department with vintage clothing. It was something that they talked about a lot and it is always stuck with me.
Yes this can certainly be true! I always like to keep the small amount of fabric left over from these for use in repairs 👌 ✨
thank you so much. The instruction is so clear in high quality video. I love how you guide us throught the small sewing details. Thank youuuu
Ah that's lovely to hear, so glad you enjoyed 🙃 ✨
I was looking for a more feminine kind of jacket for my cake-layer-dresses that would fit the style. Gorgeous outcome! Thank you for your video ❤
Oh that sounds incredible - I'd love to see a picture if you'd be happy to share! 🤩 💕
Fabulous pattern and video. Perfect timing for Christmas gifts!
Oh yay! I hope your friends & fam love their new cosy pieces - lucky them getting a handmade gift from you, so special! 😍 ✨
Clear, thorough tutorial and great style. Pardon me while I find a blanket!
Ah thank you Molly! That’s great to hear 🥰 good luck on your blanket search 🤩
Agree with other comments-super straightforward and well explained tutorial! I am sure that this won’t be my last blanket coat! Now on the lookout for a blanket like your shorter jacket-it is stunning!! Thank you so much!
I really loved this project - friendly hugs from Brazil 💚💚💛💛💙💙🤍🤍
ah so lush to hear that! And hello back from London 🤩 ✨
This is so incredible! I want cold weather to have a reason to make one
Aww haha I actually love my Blanket Coats for English summers - great for breezier evenings! 🙃 💕
@@sashastarlight Think I should make one out of sheets for the tropical weather
Really lovely coats! I’ll be making one ❤
Ah lush to hear Jeannine! 😍✨
Amazing! What a great tutorial.
Ah thank you! Glad you enjoyed 💕
I love this pattern , I cut my coat with the blanket stitch trim running down the edge of the collar. I’m confused now that I may have done this wrong, however I’m thinking as long as you have a rectangle left after the sleeves are cut it doesn’t matter. I’m up to coat number 6. Your pattern is so easy and I have fallen in love with wool. Thank you so much.
Yes that's right! You can have the blanket stitch at the collar or hem - just whichever you like the look of best on the individual blanket 🥰 that's so cool you've made 6!! 😱 😍 💕 love that 🙃 ✨
I am in love with these coats and colors!!!
ah so fab to hear, thank you 🥰 ✨
I love this tutorial! I just finished my coat.
Oh yay amazing, I'd love to see!! 😍✨
Thank you for such a clear explanation of every stage. Is this just one size and will it fit a larger person?
Ah so glad it all makes sense! The pattern has 2 size options which are both quite flexible - if you check the images in the pattern listing there's a full size chart you can check against your own measurements 🙃 💕
sashastarlight.etsy.com/uk/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video
Great tutorial! Pattern looks easy. Thank you!
Ah thank you Patricia! 🥰💕
@Sasha Starlight I made the jacket right after receiving the pattern. This is an excellent pattern. Great instructions and I love the style. If you are hesitating to order - don't!! Thank you so much!!
Fantastic. Definitely making one of these.
yay! So cool to hear 🙃 💕
love this coat! thanks so much for the video - cant wait to get started! just have to find a nice fabric or blanket for it!
Ah so exciting! I'd love to see how you get on 🙃 ✨
Brilliant tutorial! Thank you!!
Ah that's great to hear thank you 🥰 ✨
Oooh these are perfect! I’ll try it soon ❤
ah so glad you enjoyed! 🤩 💕
Very clear & super easy to follow :)
Ah thanks Nic 🙃💕
Thanks sooo much for sharing this video! ❤️❤️❤️
Ah so glad you enjoyed! 🤩 💕
This is awesome! Thank you!
ah glad you enjoyed! 🤩 ✨
Beautiful ❤️ Thank you so much ❤
ah glad you enjoyed 🥰 ✨
Hi Sasha 😊
I just purchased your coat pattern. I wanted to know the exact measurements of the original jacket on the mannequin . That is the exact style of coat I want to make. It is absolutely beautiful 😍
Thank you☺️
Hi Kim - sorry for the slow response! For pattern help it's always best to message me on Etsy as I get back to everyone there within 24hrs.
The short jacket with the tassles or the long pastel one? If you have a watch of the chapter 'Choose Blanket' I give the measurements for both blankets/coats 🥰 ✨
Love, love them both!!
Ah thank you! Glad you enjoyed 🥰 ✨
Wow you are a fantastic teacher and your design is great! I want to purchase your pattern but could you help me add a hood to the shawl collar? I just want to pull the collar up over my head, it doesn’t need to be tailored or anything perfect.
ah thank you! I did have another customer add a hood - what I would say is it will look most polished 'grown on' to the pattern piece and you will need an extra large blanket to account for it.
I'm always super happy to help with hacks/alts to my patterns - if you message me on Etsy I get back to everyone there within 24hrs 🥰 ✨
Beautiful 😍 love your work
Ah thank you 🥰✨
I bought a blanket of the minimum size because of the colors which I really like and because it seams quite difficult to find one as your rainbow one 😂😂 I already did one coat using your pattern (which is amazing!!) with a larger one blanket and I gifted it as a Xmas present to a close friend and...she doesn't stop telling me how she loves it!! Now this one's for myself and... I have tassels on the shorter side... struggling, but there's no other way than cut it this way to have them on the collar...suggestions?
Hi Laura! I used the shorter side of the rainbow blanket as I wanted to use the tassles at the collar & there wasn't a lot of difference between the 2 lengths on that one. I'd advise the best thing to do is to drape the blanket around your shoulders in the 2 directions with the top turned back like the collar will be to get an idea of the final effect 🙃
Also just to add - for the fastest response for pattern help I get back to messages within about 12hrs max on Etsy so do feel free to message me if you'd like any more guidance 🥰 ✨
I had to change position to the pockets because of the measures of the blanket, but I did it!!!!! 🥰 🥰 🥰 🥰
@@sashastarlight you're such a kind human being! 🥰 Thank you so much!!
Clear instructions
Ah that's great to hear Pat, thank you 🥰 ✨
I was asked to make one of your coats from a quilt. Do you have a tutorial using a quilt?
I used a quilt in the live sew-along I did for this design ! You can watch the replay here:
ua-cam.com/video/0R3s4WpMGRU/v-deo.html&ab_channel=SashaStarlight
The method is the same though 🥰 ✨
Love it!
Thank you Chloe! 🙃💕
Thank you did the video. What is the name brand of the chalk pen you're using & where can I purchase one?
they're cloth markers by a brand called 'Hancocks' - you can get them on Amazon in the UK but you may have to Google the brand for the best option in your region 🙃 💕
Did you use machine to make the edge finishes? They look hand-stitched.
The blanket stitch on the longer coat is a feature of the original blanket that I kept 🥰 ✨
What kind of steamer do you use in this video?
I use a Polti Vaporella 505 - not sponsored but I really rate it - best iron you can get for under £100 imo! 🙃 💕
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What tool did you use to punch out the holes in the pattern?
It's the type of hole punch that's used in book binding - sooooo much better than the ones made for patterns! Tip picked up from a pattern cutter I trained with years ago 👌 💕
It's this type -
www.wellmadetools.co.uk/hand-r-premium-japanese-6-tips-screw-hole-punch-smooth-mechanism-for-effortless-hole-punching?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiAgqGrBhDtARIsAM5s0_mgRo0D0iP0_47At4PmNMCD05sykTXALt77Dkmi98v7GR0gOHJuCuwaAnDEEALw_wcB
I love the blanket coats but I don't understand how you are able to get your machine to sew through two layers of blanket. My machine wouldn't even sew through an old worn out towel. Do you have a special industrial machine?
Mine is an industrial but a lot of domestic machines can handle heavy cloth as well - although not all! If you're looking for a beefier machine on a budget I'd recommend a vintage Singer era 50s-70s or similar - the internal parts in those are solid metal, they're always repairable & are able to sew through anything! 👌 ✨
@@sashastarlight Thank you.
Where is the link to pattern? Thank you
Here it is:
www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video?ref=listings_manager_grid
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where is the link? I am unable to buy from etsy
Etsy is my only sales platform at the moment, here's the link again:
sashastarlight.etsy.com/uk/listing/1294068535/blanket-coat-pattern-digital-pdf-video
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Comment écouter en français
Je pense que vous devriez pouvoir demander à UA-cam de traduire automatiquement les sous-titres avec l'outil de configuration en bas à droite 👌 ✨
not a coat not outerwear not really useful. but thanks anyway
😂 I mean it certainly is a coat and I find mine useful to wear as outerwear all the time but I'm guessing it's not to your personal style 💕