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Saturday, September 17, 2011

What would you do?

So, I may be slightly obsessed with sewing at the moment.  I've been working on some things and today I'm seeking your advice with a fabric choice.

Swing Jacket

I found this precious coat pattern on Etsy and I'm making it for Junebug.  I've chosen the main fabric--a gorgeous green corduroy.  Green is Junebug's color.  It has always looked good on her so that was a simple choice.  But the lining fabric is another story.

Which do you prefer?

Choice 1 - Mustard yellow with cotton blooms


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 Choice 2 - Multi-colored fabric in a fun pattern:

If it helps at all in making a decision, Junebug picked out some buttons for the jacket.  They're orange and I thought they'd look great with the green.  (She already has great taste!)  The jacket is supposed to have a big bow on the front for closing, but if I know Junebug, she'll fight that tooth and nail (possibly literally) so we're opting for a button front (more like a pea coat).


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Here's another view of the coat:

So, which lining fabric would you choose? Your feedback is greatly appreciated!

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30 comments:

  1. Sara RedfernSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:51 AM

    I'd go with the mustard lining! Seems like it goes better with the orange buttons. Love the jacket, it will turn out so cute.

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  2. Alyssa - Live. Love. Craft.September 17, 2011 at 10:54 AM

    I like the mustard too! It's going to be adorable!

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  3. VanessaSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:56 AM

    Love the coat and both fabric too. But if I had to pick, it would be the multi-color one.

    Can't wait to see the coat.

    Vanessa

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  4. songbird8711September 17, 2011 at 10:59 AM

    Choice number 1 all the way! So pretty. Your June-bug is going to be precious!

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  5. MegSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:10 AM

    I'm new to your blog (found you through Pinterest)-LOVE the coat. Might just a coat for my new baby girl due in 1 month.

    My vote is the mustard with cotton blooms. ADORABLE!

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  6. alibobblesSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    got to be choice 1, looks so cute together.

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  7. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Without a doubt, option 2!!! Those colors are amazing! :D

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  8. BrookeSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    Without a doubt...the mustard! Very fall.

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  9. Kim FranklinSeptember 17, 2011 at 11:36 AM

    The mustard yellow is beautiful it screams autumn you should totally use that, its beautiful!

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  10. AnnikaSeptember 17, 2011 at 12:05 PM

    The mustard yellow hands down! I love the flowery pattern and the color combination!

    Annika
    A Sweet Release

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  11. C.M.September 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM

    I love the mustard yellow! I think that it would be absolutely precious :).

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  12. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM

    Mustard lining...but the orange buttons don't really jive...like you were trying to match but missed. I'd use white buttons, or silver. If using the orange buttons, the multi-colored fabric.

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  13. darbySeptember 17, 2011 at 1:37 PM

    That mustard yellow flower pattern is so striking. I'd choose that.

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  14. AnnieSeptember 17, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I like the mustard cotton blooms best. I feel like it's a little more interesting than the multi. And the buttons go so perfectly with the combination of fabric choices!

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  15. LesleySeptember 17, 2011 at 3:28 PM

    Egad...that's tough. I prefer the mustard. Does it come in lady size because that is something I would wear!

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  16. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 4:30 PM

    I love the buttons:) Wopuld add another nice looking feature to the beautiful coat.:)

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  17. CaseySeptember 17, 2011 at 5:15 PM

    This is such a cute jacket! I would go with the multi-colored fabric. I think it contrasts with the orange buttons better. But in the end, this is a liner and will only be seen a little, so if you or your daughter have a favorite, then go with that! Can't wait to see the finished jacket!!

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  18. HillarySeptember 17, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    Please choose the mustard pattern!

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  19. SierraSeptember 17, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Cute coat! I'd say the multi-color fabric for sure, especially with the orange buttons!

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  20. sedwardsSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Multi! Mustard is gorg but better for an adult. The multi is perfect for a little girl.

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  21. AnonymousSeptember 17, 2011 at 10:49 PM

    I vote for the Acadia fabric in your pillow you made, actually.....

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  22. mammaandsomuchmoreSeptember 18, 2011 at 2:52 PM

    IMHO little people look cute with little patterns. For your size the blossoms , and bow it out- for the bug...multi print and buttons

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  23. AnonymousSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    I would go with the mustard yellow with blooms. This is a fall coat that you are making out of corduroy with orange buttons. The mustard with go with the fall theme better. The bright multi is really cute, but it seems like more of a spring/summer print to me. Definitely the mustard.

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  24. UnknownSeptember 20, 2011 at 12:22 PM

    Oh man. I love that mustard yellow for myself. Looks so chic and vintage. But since it's for your daughter, maybe go with the other one? It looks younger and more fun!

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  25. JenniferSeptember 20, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    I love the mustard yellow and cotton blooms, the buttons I think would go really well with it to! LOVE LOVE LOVE the jacket, way too adorable.

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  26. MariskaSeptember 20, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    I'd go for the mustard too. I really like both prints, but once I saw the buttons, I thought mustard would be better with the orange buttons...
    Cute jacket by the way!

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  27. AnonymousOctober 30, 2011 at 5:23 PM

    I LOVE the mustard fabric! Could you PLEASEEEEE share where you got it????

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  28. AnonymousApril 20, 2012 at 6:22 PM

    Where did you buy that mustard fabric?

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  29. AnonymousApril 1, 2013 at 9:27 PM

    Hi, i LOVE your blog, was wondering if anyone has seen a patern for that jacket in a women's size? thanks so much
    aussiegirl83@hotmail.com
    bec

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  30. Eclecticincbags.comNovember 14, 2013 at 3:36 PM

    I love the mustard and have some myself, and I'm a little late to the game, but I vote for the second fabric. Gonna have to start following so I can see the finished result!

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