tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post3620750400607376038..comments2024-03-18T12:53:49.439-05:00Comments on That man Quilts?: The Hudson Bay coatLanehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17961668927812199081noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-47454532529301721082011-08-05T17:41:31.682-05:002011-08-05T17:41:31.682-05:00I think your coat is great! Did you felt the wool...I think your coat is great! Did you felt the wool first? The coment about a gusset is a good idea. I was just reading one of the sewing magsazines - Threads probably - and there was a good artoicle on gussets.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11926160625275737447noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-34566378971268382812011-01-27T20:23:10.728-06:002011-01-27T20:23:10.728-06:00Surely they were thinking "nice coat" an...Surely they were thinking "nice coat" and wondering where they could get one! Great job!Vesuviusmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08447649002367621196noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-29947791300988655302011-01-23T19:25:26.387-06:002011-01-23T19:25:26.387-06:00Very handsome!
~ PattiLynnVery handsome!<br /><br />~ PattiLynnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-68794704599446775912011-01-23T17:12:26.713-06:002011-01-23T17:12:26.713-06:00I think it looks great, Lane. Don't know if i...I think it looks great, Lane. Don't know if it's your first attempt at a coat or jacket but it doesn't look like it's your first attempt. <br /><br />F.Y.I. the sleeves, the dropped raglan style sleeve is always a little bulky under the arms but it's a much more comfortable fit because it doesn't bind under the arm either and gives lots of room for a sweater underneath. Love the fabric, you didn't say what it was but looks like nice wool coating. <br /><br />Gail :)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-1016448924437216132011-01-23T11:02:00.562-06:002011-01-23T11:02:00.562-06:00Congratulations! Good job on the coat. I've ...Congratulations! Good job on the coat. I've never been able to get clothing I made to fit properly, so I know what an accomplishment that is. (thus, I quilt)Quiltluverhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09698174417233923277noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-71084436843587902262011-01-22T22:55:02.542-06:002011-01-22T22:55:02.542-06:00It sure looks like an HBC point blanket coat to me...It sure looks like an HBC point blanket coat to me :) I have been longing to make a real one but can't really afford the astoundingly expensive blankets at this time. Looks warm and cozy!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-6564937408501673262011-01-22T15:05:35.780-06:002011-01-22T15:05:35.780-06:00Your workmanship is beautiful. That is a very nic...Your workmanship is beautiful. That is a very nice coat with a really fun name. Glad it turned out and you enjoy wearing it so much.<br /><br />xo -ElElizabethhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07980461113595763030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-39508060778484774242011-01-22T10:53:22.249-06:002011-01-22T10:53:22.249-06:00Great coat! I think the name Hudson Bay comes fro...Great coat! I think the name Hudson Bay comes from the mfg of the striped blankets. The more stripes the heavier the blanket - at least that's what my relatives in Canada told me! your coat (jacket) looks great. You are going to get LOTS of compliments on it, too. Great job!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-23795086569246589852011-01-22T03:27:40.091-06:002011-01-22T03:27:40.091-06:00Where the hell did you get that marvelous coat! Wa...Where the hell did you get that marvelous coat! Wanna have that too! This centainly is going on in spactators minds :^} You're a necktwister, that good!<br />Congrats, Irene from AmsterdamIrene Onderweegshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04203549705147874055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-85003086290667874202011-01-21T18:30:33.779-06:002011-01-21T18:30:33.779-06:00Good job Lane, the length is just right. It looks ...Good job Lane, the length is just right. It looks nice and warm<br />PatriciaPiece by Piecehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11947220369390395236noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-12383624054996267452011-01-21T16:40:26.807-06:002011-01-21T16:40:26.807-06:00Beautiful job. You now own a treasured heirloom!
I...Beautiful job. You now own a treasured heirloom!<br />I like the lenght, if it gets too cold for your keister down, wear some longies. Lands End still sell silk thermals, not bulky and very warm and comfortable. BTW: If you get into making shirts and you like western, look for "Authentic" brand patterns. They go together nicely, easy to fit, look professional. I made 22 one summer with my right arm in a cast. Fell off my horse and broke the wrist in 5 places. Even thoght sewing was awkward, it was almost the only thing I could do that summer, so somebody got 22 of them.<br />Love your work!Paulinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18032916395238804901noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-80193440682247768132011-01-21T16:09:48.108-06:002011-01-21T16:09:48.108-06:00Good job! I agree, I don't think it is too sh...Good job! I agree, I don't think it is too short, but then I am not feeling the "draft". It doesn't matter about the sleeves---ever look at some of the "store bought" striped shirts/coats!Patriciahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-15985939639975111222011-01-21T15:10:46.721-06:002011-01-21T15:10:46.721-06:00Oh, this looks wonderful! I bet peeps were wonderi...Oh, this looks wonderful! I bet peeps were wondering where you got such a great coat! You should be so proud of yourself on a job well done!! Loved all the pictures as well!! Very nice looking young man you are Lane!!! My favorite is the first picture!!Coloradoladyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16312809532968928183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-63985515764549569812011-01-21T13:18:28.245-06:002011-01-21T13:18:28.245-06:00Lane, Bravo on a job well done. You look great in ...Lane, Bravo on a job well done. You look great in your coat. I found your blog through Peter's MPB. As a northern neighbour from freezing Canada, I wanted to pass on some history of the HBC coat. Here's the link: http://www2.hbc.com/hbcheritage/history/blanket/history/<br /><br />I wish I had an HBC coat, it would come in handy with today's -16 degree celcius (not sure what that is in your temperature!).Lizhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02964052998082951620noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-15951519454892158582011-01-21T12:28:17.839-06:002011-01-21T12:28:17.839-06:00When I saw the photos I was thinking fantastic coa...When I saw the photos I was thinking fantastic coat Lane. I'll bet it is warm. The fit is very good. Now you have a really unique recycled wool coat. Bravo well done.Tammyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18053469261622557578noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-73290263907113608132011-01-21T11:24:16.446-06:002011-01-21T11:24:16.446-06:00My first thought was, "What a good looking ma...My first thought was, "What a good looking man" then "hey, the coat turned out great." I like the length on you (but then I prefer men to wear coats that don't cover one of their best assets.) <br /><br />Duluth Trading Company sells coats with gussets under the arm to reduce bulk. You could buy one of theirs on sale, and then take it apart for a pattern.lwhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08731797783816953087noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-49036694897609311012011-01-21T11:24:12.013-06:002011-01-21T11:24:12.013-06:00It looks great! It makes me want to chop up my vin...It looks great! It makes me want to chop up my vintage blanket, too. People are gonna look at anything that isn't boring (think puffy, black down coats). The Hudson's Bay coat is a timeless design that you'll be able to wear for years.greg @ grey dogwood studiohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07561583196359053680noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-61976217961724739442011-01-21T10:53:25.313-06:002011-01-21T10:53:25.313-06:00I sure like it and it looks great on you! It's...I sure like it and it looks great on you! It's very unique....hence the looks, I don't see a thing that would elicit a "weird coat" look! Just beautiful!<br />I know I would be looking in the "that is nice, wonder how it is made"....attitude.Beckyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14082295990536140884noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-76366100018829653732011-01-21T09:55:31.538-06:002011-01-21T09:55:31.538-06:00Congratulations, Lane! You should be really proud...Congratulations, Lane! You should be really proud of yourself, not only for a finished coat that is just superb, but for the perseverance you showed in seeing it through until the end.<br />Hope you have a lot of fun wearing it.Auntie Emhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03842066298771324417noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-78483748770321465472011-01-21T09:52:25.259-06:002011-01-21T09:52:25.259-06:00Love your Hudson Bay coat... and you wouldn't ...Love your Hudson Bay coat... and you wouldn't want the sleeve stripes to match with the stripes on the body of the coat... would be too "broadening"...<br /><br />Congratulations on completing the buttonholes this morning... I'm sure you're pleased with the results!Impera Magnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00889488057400766469noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5259952795997957550.post-36669395910119775202011-01-21T09:42:53.308-06:002011-01-21T09:42:53.308-06:00I bet they were thinking "nice coat "I k...I bet they were thinking "nice coat "I know the length is a personal thing but I like the length .Nothing worse then trying to get in and out of a car with a longer coat .Congratulations Lane I think the coat is awesome .Hazelhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16484286571071202114noreply@blogger.com