Random Thoughts about Seventies Coats

So here's the deal: Cathy will model the Seventies pantsuit, Simplicity 7295, but she isn't willing to freeze her a** off in the cold.

Which got me thinking...

Who doesn't love a Seventies coat?  I happen to have a few Seventies coat patterns in my stash (surprised?) -- one that's strictly for faux fur and another that could have faux fur trim.

I love Miss Vogue 8144, but I'm not sure I'm ready to tackle fur.  How do you think it would look with the pantsuit?  I would have to make the longer of the two versions to cover the jacket/top.  It may be too casual.



The other -- and perhaps better -- vintage pattern option is McCall's 2979, which dates from 1971 but I think it could pass for 1975 (the date of the pantsuit pattern), unless there was a style trend I missed.   I love the long purple version with the buckle, and I could make it even longer, or add fur cuffs or fur border at the hem.



Of course, the easiest option is two buy 2-3 yards of faux fur and turn it into something cape- or poncho-like, like Version B of this Very Easy Vogue 7641 from 2002.



WWLD?  (What would Liza do?)

To be honest, I'm not sure I'm up for making a coat, unless I find some really wild fabric -- paisley velveteen! -- at the right price (cheap).  I may go hunting later today, we'll see.

Of course, easiest of all would be to buy a vintage coat at a thrift store.  Tomorrow, Wednesday, is "Family Day" at my local Salvation Army, meaning most clothes are 50%.  I'm not sure how often these coats show up these days, though.  I also looked on eBay and found this in oh, so beige.

Yea or Nay?

This coat will take 10,000 years to decompose.

Given that MPB is a sewing blog, however, I feeling like I should make whatever I need with my own two mitts.  Shoes I can buy, outerwear I should make.

I was also thinking about maybe whipping up one of these stretch headbands, like the green one with the buckle on the lower left.



Friends, did you ever own a Seventies maxi coat?  Did it have faux fur trim?  Ultrasuede details?

I think it's time to channel my inner Mary and Rhoda.  (I'm gonna make it after all...  Is that my answer?)

Happy Tuesday, everybody!

PS - Kimberly sent me a photo of my her Pfaff 30 in its new home!  Doesn't it look happy?