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The Red Raincoat of My Dreams [McCall’s 6517]

12/8/2016

Hello from rainy California!  This day is quite apropos for sharing this raincoat!

Source: Pattern Review

I used the now OOP McCall’s 6517 raincoat pattern as the basis for this coat.  Don’t be fooled by the pattern’s cover photo (I always look at line drawings) — this is a very good and versatile pattern.  I made another hooded raincoat from this pattern a few years ago, but wanted to try something new.  I searched for raincoat patterns and discussed the search with other sewing peeps, but surprise — there aren’t very many of them!  I was considering purchasing the Papercut Waver pattern, but after thinking about the cost to get that to me, I decided I would just sew another version of this pattern that I already have.

I made this coat with water repellent canvas that I got for a steal from Fabric Mart.  It wasn’t the easiest thing to sew with, but it has resulted in a coat that I love to wear, keeps me warm and most importantly — keeps me dry!

Yeah, there’s still chalk marks! They’ve disappeared since then, thankfully.

This pattern goes up to a size 24 and graded up to a size 26/28.  I did a full bicep adjustment, plus a little more ease as my main issue with the first coat that I made from this pattern was that I didn’t have enough room in the sleeves whilst wearing bulkier tops/sweaters.

This pattern is unlined, but I lined mine with some sumptuous polka dot Japanese poly lining from Cali Fabrics.  This lining is so awesome.  I want to line everything with it.  I chose to line the hood with same outer fabric.

Yeah, that hood looks like a crumbly mess in these photos. The canvas is tough!

Yeah, one of the best things about this coat is the lining!

I had this coat sewn up for probably a month before I decided on buttons for it.  I wanted wooden buttons and I had a specific idea in my head of what I wanted them to look like and I couldn’t find them at any of my favorite fabric stores.  I ended up finding these on etsy and they are exactly what I was looking for.  They are HUGE!  Probably larger than they should be.  Actually…. I know they’re larger than they should be as my buttonholes extend a little past the button band and into the lining.  Ooops!  I should have sewn the buttonholes vertically or made a larger band, but hindsight is 20/20 as they say.  That doesn’t stop me from rockin’ this raincoat!

The canvas for this coat was a bit of a beast.  For a moment I thought this fabric might be too heavy for my coat, but when I was finished and I wore it in inclement weather, I found that it was just perfect for me.  I really needed a hooded raincoat that was a little more stylish and I’m happy to have one.

BTW:  That’s our new pup, Laddie. 🙂

Happy Sewing!

  • Raincoat:  OOP McCall’s 6517 in water repellent canvas, made by me
  • Dress:  McCall’s 7433 in red Rifle Paper Co x Cotton+Steel frock rayon, made by me
  • Sunglasses:  Birch
  • Shoes:  Aerosoles

 

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Comments

  1. Love Totsy says

    December 30, 2016 at 8:30 am

    One day, I’ll get the courage to make something and wear in public. You do nice work.

  2. Ba says

    December 14, 2016 at 12:35 pm

    Wow! first post I’ve read of yours, looks like you did a fantastic job & you look beautiful wearing this coat. Thank you for the post on lining I needed info on how to do this. I’ve made a couple of shirts 1 unlined jacket & just cut our my 2nd jacket & want to line it even though it’s supposed to be unlined-Blessings,Baa

  3. Elizabeth says

    December 11, 2016 at 6:27 pm

    What a beautiful raincoat, and you and Laddie coordinate perfectly! I have some of that canvas from Fabric Mart, but in one of the prints. It’s aging in my stash currently until the next time we go to Eureka. Funny enough, I bought yardage of that Japanese poly lining at Cali Fabrics’ brick and mortar–the floral version. I think I got 4 yards…I should’ve bought the entire bolt. It is seriously the best lining ever. It was so easy to sew, it’s warm, and it feels lovely. I understand now why people hoard linings.

    • tanyamaile says

      December 14, 2016 at 11:30 am

      Thanks, Elizabeth! This was the first time I had taken any photos with Laddie and he wasn’t very cooperative! Maybe next time! I can’t wait to see what you sew with your canvas. I’d love to have a printed raincoat, but I always wonder how they’re going to look with my other clothes as I often sew with prints. I also should have bought more of this polka dot lining as it is fantastic. I want to line everything with it!!!

  4. Robin Michael Rush says

    December 9, 2016 at 10:06 am

    Absolutely gorgeous–love that lining–so stylish!

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:34 am

      Thank you, Robin!!! I really need to get some of that lining!

  5. Megan @ The Green Violet says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:23 am

    This is awesome! And I’m sure its really practical for your climate. I always think about sewing a midweight coat like this, but by the time I’ve come up with some ideas, its already time for down/wool! Maybe in the spring…

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:36 am

      Thanks, Megan! Yes, it’s very practical. I’ll likely wear this coat more than any other. There’s a short period of time here where I’d wear my wool coat (usually late Dec-late Feb), so I made sure to make mine early as I lose all my urge to make one as weather warms up!

  6. flowercatdesigns says

    December 9, 2016 at 9:10 am

    You are killing it with outerwear this season! Fantastic jacket, and it goes quite well with little Laddie 🙂

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:42 am

      Thanks, Kelly! It was my goal to sew this one and my wool coat, and I actually did it! This coat will be worn much more than my other, especially with the stormy weather we’re having! 🙂

  7. Lety says

    December 9, 2016 at 8:31 am

    So cheerful! I would be looking forward to a rainy day with such a nice coat!

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Thankfully it’s very rainy here lately! This coat is getting a lot of use. 🙂

  8. R Trittel says

    December 9, 2016 at 6:03 am

    Lovely coat – and puppy too! Thanks for all the detailed photos.

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:43 am

      Thank you! It turned out exactly as I imagined it to!

  9. Delores Brown says

    December 8, 2016 at 5:13 pm

    You’ve made a beautiful and practical coat. Living in the Pacific Northwet, I like all my coats to have hoods but I haven’t tried my hand at a making one yet. I made an Irish Kinsail cloak decades ago but that doesn’t count. You are my sewing inspiration Tanya.

    • tanyamaile says

      December 9, 2016 at 11:45 am

      Thank you so much, Delores! Yes, hooded raincoats are so very practical, especially here as it’s usually too windy for an umbrella. This one is a better option than my lightweight hooded raincoats, plus more stylish. 🙂

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